03 May CHELMSFORD WALKING FOOTBALL CLUB RECEIVES LIFE-SAVING EQUIPMENT
McCarthy Stone who are behind the Walter House and Retirement Living development on Rainsford Road, have funded a life-saving defibrillator for Chelmsford City Walking Football Club.
The newly donated Automated External Defibrillator will be easily accessible pitch-side and available within one to -two minutes should it be needed in the event of anyone entering cardiac arrest.
The donation from McCarthy Stone, who are also behind the local Miami House Retirement Living Plus development, will reduce the existing defibrillator access time by eight minutes. This huge improvement in the speed of deployment can be the difference between life and death. For every minute the heart stops, the brain is starved of oxygen and efficient use of a defibrillator can quickly restart the heart through applying a high energy electric shock.
Players at the Essex club will undergo training to become users of the new defibrillator. This will help them to feel prepared and build confidence should they encounter a real-life cardiac arrest. When switched on, the device will provide instructions to any user; however, having a basic level of training can help to speed up the process and ultimately save precious time.
Chris Jullings, Chairman of Chelmsford City Walking Football Club said: “CCWFC has 85 members aged between 52 and nearly 80. We train twice a week and compete in the Essex Walking Football League and national cup competitions. Having access to the defibrillator, wherever we are playing, brings real peace of mind. We are extremely grateful to our friends at McCarthy Stone for their generosity and support.”
Sam Watkins, Divisional Sales Director for McCarthy Stone, added: “It is an honour to fund this vital piece of equipment for Chelmsford City Walking Football Club. Although we hope that the defibrillator is never required, it is reassuring to know that it is there if needed in the event of an emergency.
“We pride ourselves on developing not only excellent developments but also close-knit communities, with not one but two developments in the area, we are proud to have built a relationship with Chelmsford City Walking Football Club and provide support for its members.”
Designed exclusively for the over 60s, Walter House boasts 49 one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments, a guest suite for when homeowners have visitors, secure car parking, and the impressive Sky Lounge for socialising with a view. A dedicated House Manager will take care of the day-to-day running of the development, and secure entry systems and 24-hour emergency call points will provide added peace-of-mind.
Situated less than two miles from the city centre, Walter House is an ideal location for retirees wanting to maintain an active and independent lifestyle with easy access to public transport, local amenities, shops and restaurants. One-bedroom apartments start from £360,000 and two-bedroom from £450,000. Rental and Part Buy Part Rent options are also available.
Miami House Retirement Living Plus development with its enviable position in Chelmsford town centre, features a selection of luxury two-bedroom apartments designed exclusively for the over 70s. Offering retirees the opportunity to be part of a welcoming community, the development features a spacious communal homeowners’ lounge perfect for socialising, landscaped gardens and an on-site bistro style restaurant.
For that extra peace of mind, all apartments at Miami House are equipped with fire detection equipment, intruder alarms and a camera entry system. Miami House’s Retirement Living PLUS properties offer an extra level of comfort with a dedicated Estates Manager and 24-hour emergency call system. Two-bedroom properties at the development start from £440,000, with rental and part buy options also available.
More than nine out of 10 customers would recommend McCarthy Stone to a friend, ensuring it has received the full Five Star award for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation. McCarthy Stone is the only UK housebuilder of any size or type to achieve this rating every year we have taken part in the survey.
McCarthy Stone also received the Housebuilder Special Recognition Award 2020 for innovation in the retirement sector and for working hard to protect its customers – Covid-19 infection rates among homeowners are significantly below the national rate of infection across all age groups.
