Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is appealing to the Arborfield community to help find a home for a public access defibrillator.
The developer installs the equipment at every one of its developments during the construction phase.
As part of a joint initiative with the British Heart Foundation, Taylor Wimpey endeavours to give a defibrillator to the local community once construction at each of its developments is complete, to help people who are struck by an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Taylor Wimpey would like to donate the defibrillator at The Rowcrofts to the Arborfield community. To ensure the right home is found, Taylor Wimpey is appealing to local organisations and individuals to come forward.
Sarah Pasco, sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey West London, said: “While we hope defibrillators never have to be used, we know just how critical they can be in saving lives. This is why it’s so important to make them available in as many public places as possible.
“Our ongoing partnership with the British Heart Foundation has already helped deliver dozens of defibrillators across the UK.
“We’d love to hear from anyone in the Arborfield community who could provide a new home for the defibrillator from The Rowcrofts.”
The recipient of the defibrillator would need to meet a number of conditions, including making it accessible at all times and registering it with The Circuit, the national defibrillator network.
Taylor Wimpey has a full handover pack and checklist which can be shared with any potential recipients prior to agreeing a donation.
Estelle Stephenson, head of health partnerships and community resuscitation at the British Heart Foundation, said: “Every second counts when someone has a cardiac arrest, and we know that prompt CPR and defibrillation can double the chances of survival in some cases.
“Increasing the number of publicly accessible defibrillators in our communities, alongside more of us learning CPR skills, can play a vital role in these critical moments.
“That is why we are delighted that Taylor Wimpey has contributed to the aims of the BHF by making a public access defibrillator available in Arborfield as part of their wider local campaign.
“It could help save a life.”
To register interest in receiving the defibrillator you can email [email protected].
