Oxygen therapy units for Vale leisure centres
New equipment which might be needed in a medical emergency has
been installed at Vale of Glamorgan Council leisure centres.
Two oxygen therapy units are now available at each of the
centres at Barry, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and Penarth and
complement the automated external defibrillators provided last
year.
The basic life support equipment can be used in conjunction with
the defibrillators should cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) be
required. Alternatively, the new units may be used for other
ailments such as therapy or for pain relief.
Key leisure centre personnel have undertaken relevant training
courses to ensure they are aware of how to administer the oxygen in
conjunction with other safety measures.
Cabinet Member for Leisure and Tourism Cllr Gwyn John said:
“Health and safety is, of course, a priority for us, and we are
pleased that further measures have been installed to ensure the
continued safety of our customers."
Leisure Services Manager Jamie Morgans said: “We hope that the
team never has occasion to use the new equipment but hope it is
reassuring for the community to learn that more lifesaving
equipment has been installed and further training has taken place
across our main sites.”
For more information on Vale leisure centres visit www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/leisurecentres
or, alternatively, telephone Barry 01446 744770, Cowbridge 01446
775533, Llantwit Major 01446 793947 or Penarth 029 2070 0717 for
more details.