Brentford Football Club has taken further steps to support cardiac health by installing additional automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at Gtech Community Stadium.
The registration of external AEDs with the National Health Service (NHS) on 'The Circuit' platform ensures that, if a cardiac arrest occurs within the vicinity of the stadium, members of the public can be directed to these life-saving devices when they call 999.
On matchdays, fans can also use wall-mounted AED units at various locations within the stadium. These include:
West stand upper next to lift 9
East stand upper next to lift 7
North stand at N124 entrance
South stand entrance C
South stand stairwell 3
Level 1 entrance to the Dugout
South stand L2 lift lobby
South stand L3 lift lobby
These are strategically placed to ensure rapid access in critical situations.
Brentford director Nity Raj said: “I’m so pleased that we have been able to install two new, publicly available defibrillators outside the stadium. When an AED is needed, every second counts so it makes me very proud to know this will save the seconds that will save lives.
“Adding defibs is one of many things we are doing as part of our Heart of West London initiative to make a difference to cardiac health in our community and there will be more to tell you about soon.”
Launched last year, the Heart of West London partnership has seen the club join forces with several esteemed charities and organisations.
The initiative includes Brentford FC, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals Charity, Cardiac Risk in the Young, Resuscitation Council UK, Pablo London and A-K-A Day.
The primary aim of the Heart of West London partnership is to empower individuals with the skills to save lives by promoting CPR awareness and educating communities about heart diseases. Through groundbreaking research, life-saving screenings, and advocating for lifestyle changes, the partnership is determined to make a difference.
This was put into practise when two of Brentford’s matchday stewards, Jake Mead-Baker and Abdul Hakazada, played a pivotal role in saving the life of a fan, Raymond Harrison, who suffered a cardiac arrest in the Dugout during a fixture against Newcastle United at Gtech Community Stadium.
The stewards' quick reaction and effective CPR administration saved Raymond's life.