Four-figure donation will help save lives

Residents and owners of The Orchards retirement park, in Ruskington, have been thanked for raising Â£1,000 to help train medical volunteers.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th Apr 2017, 09:00 BST

Updated 9th May 2017, 18:19 BST

Residents at The Orchards retirements home, in Ruskington, with LIVES team members. EMN-171004-162220001

Seven First Responders from Lincolnshire Integrated Voluntary Emergency Service (LIVES) will now receive training thanks to the donation.

To illustrate the difference the kit can make, LIVES staged a medical drama at the park in which its volunteers responded to a man experiencing chest pains.

First Responder Neil Chadwick (pictured) explained how speed and the correct life support action is vital to provide the best chance of a patient’s survival.

Tim Wells, owner at the park, said: “I think that everyone had their eyes opened to the amazing dedication and skills of LIVES volunteers.”

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