Early defibrillation is critical in cardiac arrest, and that is only possible if 999 call handlers know where the nearest device is. Schools, community centres, and businesses can make a real difference by registering their defibrillators and making them publicly accessible.
The British Heart Foundation’s national defibrillator database, The Circuit, helps 999 call handlers direct bystanders to the nearest AED in an emergency. You can check if your local defibrillator is registered by visiting: https://www.defibfinder.uk/
How you can help:
Is there an AED in your town or village?
Do you know who is responsible for its upkeep?
Is it registered with on The Circuit?
If you know of a defibrillator that isn’t listed, you can register it online via www.thecircuit.uk.
