Gateshead ambulance technician encourages residents to maintain local defibrillators
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Gateshead ambulance technician encourages residents to maintain local defibrillators

3 Jul 2026 · Originally published 3 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Gateshead 'guardian' backs call to look after life-saving defibrillators
Tom Dodds, an ambulance technician from Chopwell, is encouraging his neighbours to act as guardians for local defibrillators to ensure they remain ready for emergencies. By keeping these units accessible in rural areas, residents can provide vital treatment before paramedics arrive, directly improving survival rates for those in cardiac arrest.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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