Speedy extends heart care initiative

25 January 2024

Ahead of the Heart Month awareness initiative in February, Speedy Hire has launched a nationwide mobile defibrillator network, which will see the machines installed in its engineer vans across the country.

Eighteen defibrillators have already been put in place, and once the rollout is complete more than 300 will have been made available.  

Led by Speedy, the initiative is supported by British Heart Foundation (BHF), TrustFord, Lex car leasing and first aid equipment supplier Aero Healthcare. 

Statistics from the British Heart Foundation show that over 30,000 people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year. Fewer than 1 in 10 survive, showing the importance of having quick access to emergency treatment.

Speedy Hire also registering over 150 defibrillators already installed at its depots to The Circuit, a UK network, making it easier for emergency services and the public to find their closest device.  

Aaron Powell, Fleet Director of Speedy, said: “We are very proud to be launching this life-saving initiative today. Every minute without CPR or defibrillation reduces the chances of survival by up to 10% and our national presence through our engineer vans and depots enables more people to access the vital equipment in their time of need.” 

This latest initiative continues Speedy’s partnership with British Heart Foundation. First launched in 2021, the hirer has donated £25,000 towards helping to raise awareness of hidden heart conditions as well as help to raise vital funds for lifesaving research. 

Photo shows Aaron Powell (left) with Iain Lawrence of Aero Healthcare UK. 

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