The news that the Accident and Emergency Unit at Grantham and District Hospital is under threat has raised fresh concerns over the well being of residents in the Grantham area.
District Councillor Charmaine Morgan, Chair SOS Grantham Hospital, said: Whilst we are opposing the CCG Acute Services Review proposals it is also important to offer practical help if we can. Last year I worked with South Kesteven District Councillors and officers, Lives and the Lions Club to get defibrillators across Grantham. It was also important to ensure their ongoing maintenance.
SKDC also identified locations in Bourne and Stamford.
A list of the defibrillators installed and managed by SKDC as a result of our work is available below. Thanks to everyone involved:
| Address |
| Council Offices, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZ |
| Mowbeck House, Mowbeck Way, Off Alexandra Road, Grantham NG31 7AH |
| Guildhall Arts Centre, St Peter’s Hill, Grantham NG31 6PY |
| Bourne Community Access Point & Corn Exchange, Abbey Road, Bourne PE10 9EF |
| Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, Stamford PE9 2DL |
| Conduit Lane toilets, Conduit Lane, Grantham NG31 6PB |
| Dysart Park, Bridge End Road, Grantham NG31 6JH |
| Adj to New Beacon Road shops, Grantham NG31 9LJ |
| Witham Place complex, off Bridge End Road, Grantham NG31 6JX |
| Riverside complex, Welham Street, Grantham, NG316QS |
| South Kesteven District Council public realm area, ST Peter’s Hill, Grantham, NG31 6PZ |
| Thames Road Community Centre, Trent Road, Grantham NG31 7SR |
| Great Northern Court, Grantham, NG31 6LN |
| Kitty Briggs Lane, outside Walton Academy |
| Almond Court, Thurlby, Bourne PE10 0HP |
| Benedict Court, Horsegate, Deeping St James PE6 8QT |
| Exeter Close, Millfield Road, Deeping St James PE6 8QX |
| Meadow Close, Bourne PE10 9EL |
Others are available in business premises but these, are available to the public 24/7.
I understand a further defibrilator is located outside The George Centre on Westgate courtesy of Rotarians who are providing more.
These defibrilator locations are shared with 999 services.
They are simple to use by members of the public with clear instructions provided They are a vital tool in the event of an emergency if someone’s heart stops beating and can increase the chances of lives being saved.
Demonstrations online are available including this Red Cross demo
Of course whatever tools we have there is no substitute for a skilled emergency medical team. We will continue to campaign to keep these vital acute services local.
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