A defibrillator can save your life if you’re in cardiac arrest. This device provides an electrical charge that stops your heart’s abnormal rhythm so your heart can get back to a normal rhythm. Even with defibrillation, cardiac arrest is fatal for many people. It’s not unusual for survivors to require multiple types of therapy to recover.
Our closest defib can be found at:
Wolverhampton Branch: All Saints And Rosevillas Medical Practice – 17 Cartwright Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1EU – 1 Minute Walk
Warwickshire Branch – Co-Op -2 Copper Beech Road, Nuneaton, CV10 9FB – Less than 1 Minute Walk
To access a public defibrillator in the UK:
Call 999: If someone is having a cardiac arrest, the first thing you should do is call 999 and request an ambulance. The emergency operator will provide guidance on what to do next.
Ask for the location of the nearest defibrillator: The emergency operator will be able to tell you the location of the nearest defibrillator. You can also search for the location of nearby defibrillators using ‘The Circuit’ website (https://www.defibfinder.uk)
Go to the defibrillator: Make your way to the defibrillator as quickly as possible. Public defibrillators are usually located in prominent, easy-to-find locations such as train stations, shopping centres, and sports facilities.
Use the defibrillator: Once you have located the defibrillator, follow the instructions provided by the device. Most public defibrillators are designed to be user-friendly and will provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process.
It is important to note that defibrillators are designed to be used by anyone, regardless of their training or experience. Don’t hesitate to use a defibrillator if you think it could save someone’s life.