Tealing Community Council (TCC) is delighted to announce the installation of three defibrillators across the village, located at Tealing Village Hall in Inveraldie, Halley’s Garage and Tealing Primary School.
Funding for the defibrillator at Tealing Village Hall was provided by the Tealing Development Trust and further funds were released by TCC from the Seagreen Microgrant Fund for the other two, with TCC committing to the ongoing maintenance of these machines.
Steve McSwiggan, spokesperson for Tealing Community Council said:
“We were keen to make sure the defibrillators were in accessible locations with a constant electricity supply to make sure the storage boxes remain lit, visible, and stay charged for use. Thanks to Tealing Village Hall, Halley’s Garage and Tealing Primary School for hosting these devices and for their support with this local initiative to provide vital life-saving equipment in our village.
“Special thanks to long-standing Community Councillor Chris Allan, who has championed this initiative, sourcing the defibrillators, identifying suitable locations, and working with the Scottish Ambulance Service to ensure they are listed on the national registry of Automated External Defibrillators. He’s also liaising with the British Heart Foundation to arrange local CPR and defib training sessions for residents.”
Angus Council’s Convener of Family, Education and Justice, Cllr Heather Doran said:
“I’m thrilled to see Tealing now equipped with three new defibrillators, which will make a real difference to the safety of our community. The local community council has worked hard to organise this for the local community. Each one is an important addition, and having a device at Tealing Primary School is especially reassuring for parents and staff. Quick access to this life-saving equipment can make all the difference in an emergency."