LIFE SAVING DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED AT OXFORD BUS COMPANY’S TRAVEL SHOP

A piece of life-saving equipment has been installed in the Oxford Bus Company travel shop in Gloucester Green.

The South Central Ambulance Service were seeking a location for a defibrillator in Gloucester Green – and Oxford Bus Company offered to help. The life-saving equipment was recently installed in the travel shop in Oxford city centre. The Oxford Bus Company team who are based at the Gloucester Green travel shop have all received training to use the kit.

Dave England, Community Engagement & Training Officer for South Central Ambulance Service and part-time Oxford City Sightseeing bus driver was behind the scheme. Mr England mentioned he was looking for a location to place a defibrillator to colleagues at Oxford Bus Company and the travel shop was offered as a solution.

Mr England said “I would like to thank Oxford Bus Company for allowing me to place a defibrillator in the travel shop at Gloucester Green. This life saving equipment is available every day and is there in case of a Cardiac Arrest within the bus station area. For every minute that passes the chance of survival decreases by 10% without good CPR and defibrillation. So, this early access and intervention will help to save lives.”

Phil Southall, Oxford Bus Company Managing Director said: “When we heard our colleague David was looking for a location for a defibrillator at Gloucester Green we did not hesitate to help. It’s a vitally important piece of equipment that saves lives in critical situations and we’re proud to be able to host it in our travel shop. Our colleagues at the travel shop have all undergone training to use the defibrillator and our thanks go to South Central Ambulance Service for this important partnership.”