It is vital equipment

Life-saving equipment has been handed out across the county thanks to Derbyshire Constabulary.

Back in March, the force's health and safety team was left with 20 spare defibrillators after working to install standardised devices in all its buildings.

Officers and staff were asked for suggestions of charities and organisations which would benefit from the 20 defibrillators.

They have now been given to the following in Derbyshire and parts of neighbouring Nottinghamshire:

Derby Jamia Mosque
Bakewell Radio Controlled Model Car Club
Leons Legacy, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Robin Hoods Colts, Edwinstowe
Heanor Town Football Club under-13s
Hasland Community Football Club
The Pines Nursery, Ilkeston
Rockbox, Clay Cross
Matlock and District Rifle Club
Holly House Special School, Chesterfield
Insane fitness Ltd
G&S Swim Academy, Langley Mill
Chapel-en-le-Frith Cricket Club
West Hallam Football Club, Ilkeston
Marstons Bowls Club, Burton upon Trent
Stanton Clubhouse Bowls Club, Ilkeston
East Midlands Ambulance Service

Health and safety advisor Jo Bingley said: "We're so pleased to see that the spare defibrillators have been a welcome addition to the various charities and organisations.

"By making them available to use, it could very well safe a life.

"They have also all been sent out with a new battery and set of pads so, while we hope people never have to use them, they are ready to go when needed.

"Thank you to everyone who suggested charities and organisations to donate these defibrillators to."