The Parish Council is pleased to announce that it is matching the £3,000 funding allocated by Councillor Robert Potts from Durham County Council’s members’ budget for a new community defibrillator and solar powered defibrillator cabinet which will be installed on a post and concrete base/plinth on the corner of the A688/Hilton Moor Lane at Evenwood Gate in the coming months.
Why should we get a defibrillator?
If someone has a cardiac arrest, a defibrillator can help restart their heart while you are waiting for the emergency services to arrive. Getting a defibrillator for your community is vital because:
VOLUNTEER DEFIBRILLATOR GUARDIANS REQUIRED
Residents in Evenwood Gate are being offered the chance to step forward and play their part in saving lives. Basic life support and access to early defibrillation give the best chances of survival for a patient who suffers a cardiac arrest. The Parish Council is seeking to appoint at least one, but preferably two, volunteer guardians aged 18 years or older, who will check each of two Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and cabinets once a week for 5 minutes each machine. A computer or android ‘phone will be required to make weekly updates to confirm that they are in good working order and defibrillator pads are in date. This will help to make sure the community defibrillators are always ready and, if there are any issues, North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is aware of them quickly and can ensure that the defibrillator is temporarily deactivated from their system. The equipment will belong to the Parish Council, which will be responsible for ensuring that it is checked regularly and for on-going expenses, such as replacement pads and batteries.
Published: 18/01/2026 Published by: Evenwood & Barony Parish Council
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