Defibrillator donated to Back O’th Moss Community Centre

Back O'th Moss Community Centre was presented with a heart defibrillator by Rochdale Heartbeat

A new defibrillator has been donated to the Back O’th Moss Community Centre in Heywood by Rochdale Heartbeat.

The live-saving device was presented to the community centre on 25 March.

Defibrillators give a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest and is an essential part in trying to save their life.

To help someone who is in cardiac arrest effectively, a defibrillator needs to be found as quickly as possible. For every minute it takes for the defibrillator to reach someone and deliver a shock, their chances of survival reduce by up to 10%.

Since inception, Rochdale Heartbeat has raised over £350,000 and have donated various items of medical equipment to both Royal Oldham and Fairfield hospitals, as well as donating over 40 defibrillators to sports venues, gyms, community halls and churches throughout the borough of Rochdale and surrounding area.

Rochdale Heartbeat provides a supported programme for heart patients after their discharge from NHS care (12 weeks post op) including a weekly gentle exercise programme, availability of professionals to discuss any worries, and the opportunity to meet other patients who have undergone similar heart procedures.