Chaddleworth Defibrillator

If you come across someone who has had a cardiac arrest, its vital to call 999 and start CPR.

They will give you the code to the cabinet where you will find the defibrillator. You shouldn’t be afraid of using a defibrillator as anyone can use them in an emergency by following clear spoken instructions, you don’t need training to use one.

Any questions or technical matters concerning the defibrillator, please contact the Clerk to Chaddleworth Parish Council via chaddleworth.pc@outlook.com

Defibrillators are devices that send an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. They are used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, an uneven heartbeat that is too slow or too fast. If the heart suddenly stops, defibrillators can also help it beat again. If you should find yourself in the situation where someone needs a Defibrillator, on calling 999, they will be able to tell you where the nearest Defibrillator is located and provide the cabinet code to take the Defibrillator to the patient. The Defibrillator will then instruct you on what to do while waiting for an ambulance. This could save someone’s life!

Local defibrillators, including in Chaddleworth, are registered with the National Defibrillator Network via ‘The Circuit‘ which, in turn, provides the NHS ambulance services with vital information about defibrillators across the UK.