The team recognised the need for this essential life-saving tool in the area of Elmhurst Court, so they decided to apply to The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund to provide an installation for the area.
The defibrillator is now situated on the outside of the Better Days hub on Amethyst Close, making it accessible to the public in case of a cardiac emergency. Additionally, it has been registered on The Circuit, the UK’s national defibrillator network, ensuring that the ambulance service can direct people to it in an emergency.
Louise Millington, Better Days Hub lead for Orbit commented: “We want to help create communities where people feel safe and supported. We're delighted that we have been able to secure this essential lifesaving equipment for the people in and around our Better Days hub which also offers a range of free services to support people’s health and wellbeing.”
Our Better Days hub, which was officially opened in October last year, is located in the former scout hut of Gorleston-On-Sea. The hub offers free face to face support for customers to access, including managing finances, health and wellbeing, employability, and skills and more.
For more information about our Better Days programme click here
