Choice is investing £145,000 in life saving equipment at our sheltered living schemes across Northern Ireland.
Investing in our communities is a priority for Choice, and in 2020 we are installing 59 new defibrillators at our sheltered living schemes across the province. This life saving initiative involves an initial cost of £115,000 with a further £30,000 over the next 8 years.
A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it is an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest. The British Heart Foundation has more information here about defibrillators.
Choice is working closely with Aero Healthcare to deliver this project. Aero Healthcare are a major brand in the Healthcare, First Aid and First Response and will also provide training for staff and tenants in the use of defibrillators if needed in an emergency situation. The defibrillators being installed are easy to use and come with step-by-step instructions.
Choice sheltered living schemes are centrally located within their respective communities, each unit will be registered with Northern Ireland Ambulance Services and available to the local community and as such, this investment will reach beyond Choice tenants and benefit the entire community.
Michael McDonnell, Group Chief Executive of Choice said: ‘Choice, working in partnership with Banner and Aero Healthcare, are delighted to be installing defibrillators in nearly 60 sheltered living schemes across Northern Ireland. This investment demonstrates Choice’s continued commitment to providing great homes and services in the community.’
