Tom Hayes calls for action on defibrillator rollout
Over 40 percent of postcodes in Bournemouth East do not have direct access to a defibrillator
Bournemouth East MP has asked for Parliament for a national rollout of defibrillators.
New research shows that over 40 percent of postcodes in Bournemouth East do not have direct access to a defibrillator within the time frame that is crucial to save a life.
During the debate Mr Hayes asked “Will my honourable friend join me in congratulating the work of Bournemouth Heart Club, which promotes good heart health, and also Regency Living, HENRA-Hengistbury Residents’ Association—and St Nicholas Church, which funded a defibrillator at St Nicholas Church that, just seven weeks after installation, saved a life at Hengistbury Head?”
Mr Hayes recently visited St Nicholas’ Church to speak at a HENRA formal meeting and their VE Day community event.
Bournemouth Heart Club is one of two purpose-built heart clubs in the UK and hosts 45 weekly classes supporting cardiac and diabetes recovery. 85 percent of diabetes participants in these classes report improved health.
A national roll out will help tackle the postcode lottery which put lives at risk.
Mr Hayes is urging action to prioritise defibrillator access in high-risk areas and pledged to keep campaigning until all postcodes in Bournemouth East are covered.