Council defibrillators to save lives in Ukraine

South Kesteven District Council are sending five defibrillators to Ukraine

A Lincolnshire charity wants to send five defibrillators to Ukraine to help with life-saving efforts.

The devices, which have been donated by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC), are older units which need replacing.

A Stamford-based humanitarian aid project, Generate, is appealing for other appliances and donations to send to Ukraine.

Councillor Richard Cleaver from SKDC said: “The donated defibs are fully operational and rescue-ready."

Generate was created to raise funds and donations of hardware for the benefit of those caught in the conflict.

They are reaching out to organisations that have extra tools and equipment in the hope these could be donated.

Previous contributions include power banks and portable camping-style burners for emergency food preparation.

The group said they accept fully usable and safe equipment, though they also can take items with minor mechanical faults.

The charity has also raised approximately £1,500 through donations.

Bernard Wood, from charity Generate, said: “Winter will be very hard for many in Ukraine so it’s an ideal time to take them out there with other donations this autumn."

Councillor Richard Cleaver from SKDC added, “The donated defibs are fully operational and rescue-ready, and although in this country the advice is to replace them when they reach a certain age, we didn't want to throw them away."

He also said this option puts the defibrillators to very good use.

SKDC has 20 defibrillators for public use across the district in sheltered accommodations, art centres, offices and parks.

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