The converted Volkswagen Caddy van will be used by the charity’s team of volunteers to deliver lifesaving first response care to residents of Newport Pagnell and the surrounding area.
South Central Ambulance Charity supports local ambulance services in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire. The new vehicle will play a vital role in the community, responding on average to approximately 100 incidents every month.
The donated Caddy has been specially equipped with features including oxygen, defibrillator and general medical supplies. Before it was handed over, it was fully racked out to help safely carry the specialist medical equipment, fitted with a light beacon and sign written with graphics.
The van centre will also support the charity over the next two years providing ongoing maintenance and servicing on the Caddy as well as paying for the vehicle’s road tax.
Brian Currie, company chairman of Brian Currie Van Centre, said: “The Community First Response team in Newport Pagnell plays a significant role within the town and is responsible for saving the life of numerous local residents. As a local business, we are very grateful for the work that the volunteers do and very happy that we can help keep this charity going through the donation of one of our vans.
“The Volkswagen Caddy gives the charity the ideal vehicle, offering a car like driving experience and the ability to carry all its specialist equipment. We look forward to continuing to work with the charity and supporting the excellent work they do.
