The defibrillator has been installed by Burntwood Town Council’s Response and Repair Team and will be maintained and serviced by them.

Gareth Davies, Local Housing Manager at Smalley Court said:

“Thanks to the amazing efforts of our residents, their families, friends of Smalley Court and the local community, we have been able to raise enough money for a defibrillator!

This has been installed on the front of the building on Chase Road, so is available to all in the local area who may find themselves in need of it in the future.

I have been informed that it will go live on the network and be discoverable by the ambulance service from Monday 18th November.

Well done to everyone who helped us achieve this – you should all be proud of yourselves!

And a big thank you to Burntwood Town Council who have procured and installed this for us, as well as offering to take care of all future maintenance and servicing, to ensure it will always be ready when it is needed.”

Cllr Darren Ennis, Leader of Burntwood Town Council said:

“I am delighted to see the installation of yet another defibrillator for our community, with brings us to a total of 14 which are now available across Burntwood. This is a significant enhancement for the area, especially considering that the nearest defibrillator was located on Swan Island, which is a considerable distance for residents.

This initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of Burntwood Town Council to foster community partnerships and prioritise the wellbeing of our residents. I am absolutely thrilled that this life-saving equipment is now in place and fully operational.

Congratulations to the residents and staff at Smalley Court for their excellent fundraising efforts. Let’s keep the momentum going as we look forward to the next installation!”

Pictured: Gareth Davies, Local Housing Manager at Smalley Court, Cllr Darren Ennis, Leader of Burntwood Town Council, Smalley Court residents, Aaron Knox and Mark Jones, Burntwood Town Council’s Response and Repair Team