New defibrillator installed in Hitchin's John Barker Place

Donated by Settle in partnership with Justin Edinburgh 3 (JE3) Foundation, the defibrillator has been installed at Kingfisher House, at the corner of John Barker Place and Mattocke Road.

Joe Williams from Settle said: “We’re very pleased to install this defibrillator, which could be the difference between life and death for someone in the area experiencing a cardiac arrest. 

“We have collaborated with residents from Kingfisher House, who asked that we look into one at a meeting earlier in the year. 

“It was best summed up on the day by one resident telling us it gave him ‘peace of mind’ having it located near to where he lives.

“It’s been a privilege to work with the JE3 Foundation to meet this need, and we’re proud to support a charity that truly prioritises saving lives. 

“With the defibrillator now in place, residents of John Barker Place and the surrounding area can feel more secure, knowing they have access to critical equipment in case of an emergency.” 

Joe Williams, Charlie Edinburgh and Cllr Clare Billing (Image: FIAS FLAWED BEAUTY) A defibrillator restores the normal rhythm of the heartbeat of someone suffering from cardiac arrest and can be the difference between life and death while the individual awaits medical attention. 

Cllr Clare Billing said: “I am pleased the Settle has listened to residents of Kingfisher House and installed this crucial life-saving device that demonstrates their commitment to the health and wellbeing of their residents.”

Charlie Edinburgh from JE3 Foundation added: “We are delighted to be able to work with Settle to provide this potentially life saving equipment. 

“Our aims and ambitions are to continue saving lives in the face of cardiac arrest. 

“With this latest donation we will see a community benefit and have peace of mind should they ever need to utilise this defibrillator.” 

The JE3 Foundation aims to increase access to defibrillators and offers CPR training across the country to help improve survival rates of cardiac arrest. 

The charity was founded after Charlie’s father Justin Edinburgh passed away five years ago after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.