Little Discoveries Yeovil Installs New Public Defibrillator
Little Discoveries Yeovil has installed a new defibrillator for public use after extensive fundraising efforts.
The Yeovil branch of Little Discoveries Childcare Ltd – owned by SS&L – had its new defibrillator installed last month after members of staff worked hard to raise the funds needed to facilitate the life-saving equipment.
The efforts were spearheaded by nursery manager Naomi Bartin, whose younger sister Sasha sadly passed away when Naomi was just a teenager.
“This is such a massive achievement and a personal one for me,” she said.
“When I was around 16 years old, my younger sister Sasha died at school – the school happens to be the same one we are based inside the grounds of.
“At the time, the school did not have procedures and the best equipment in place to be able to deal with this situation – they did not have any defibs on site.
“This meant that by the time it took for an ambulance to arrive, gain access to the school, and find the sports field, it was unfortunately too late.”
Naomi explained the impact Sasha’s passing had on the community, and thanked locals for celebrating her sister’s life – something which “really helped” her family.
She hopes the new defibrillator will fulfil her desire to give back to the local neighbourhood.
“Over the years, I have been keen to make sure that a practitioner should not be left in a situation where they cannot help with a cardiac arrest situation,” Naomi added.
“The impact a defib can have on saving a life is huge.
“We are now so proud to say that Little Discoveries Yeovil has a defib on site that can support children and adults should it be needed, and has been made public to help our community.”
