A GROUP of First Responders will be at ASDA in Barrow today in an attempt to raise funds for new equipment.

A few members of the Barrow and Walney North West Ambulance Service First Responders will be at Asda on Walney Road between 10am-4pm.

They will be raising money for some new equipment and upkeep of the 22 public access defibrillators they have purchased and placed around the local area for public to use.

They will also be recruiting for more first responders in the area highlighting the work they do.

For information about NWAS First responders and their role please visit their website at: www.nwas-responders.info/