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Defibrillators

 

Defibrillators in the Parish

Defibrillators (AEDs) are life‑saving devices used when a person is in cardiac arrest. They are designed to be used by members of the public and provide clear, spoken instructions to guide users through each step.

Having rapid access to a defibrillator, alongside early CPR and a 999 call, can significantly improve survival rates following cardiac arrest.

What to Do in an Emergency

If someone collapses and is unconscious and not breathing normally:

  1. Call 999 immediately (or ask someone else to call)
  2. Start CPR
  3. Send someone to fetch the nearest defibrillator
  4. Follow the instructions on the defibrillator
  5. Continue CPR until the device tells you to stop or emergency services arrive

If you are unsure where the nearest defibrillator is located, the 999 operator can advise you.

Training and Use

  • Defibrillators are designed to be safe and intuitive, and will not deliver a shock unless it is needed
  • The Parish Council supports the maintenance of parish defibrillators and promotes training opportunities for residents and workers
  • Some manual models should only be operated by individuals who have received appropriate training

No one will be criticised for attempting to help in an emergency.

Defibrillator Locations

The Parish Council currently maintains four defibrillators at the following locations:

  • Puncknowle Village Hall
    Postcode: DT2 9BJ
    Location: Through the gate, mounted on the wall on the left‑hand side
    OS Grid Reference: SY 53668 88614
    Cabinet: Unlocked
    Provided by: Parish Council

  • Manor House Hotel
    Beach Road, West Bexington
    Location: Mounted on the outside wall of the hotel
    OS Grid Reference: SY 53349 86836
    Cabinet: Unlocked
    Provided by: Parish Council

  • 24 Swyre
    Postcode: DT2 9DN
    Location: Mounted on the outside wall of the property
    Cabinet: Unlocked
    Provided by: Purchased by the Parish Council (March 2020)

  • The Clubhouse
    Beach Road, West Bexington
    Postcode: DT2 9DE
    Cabinet: Locked – Code: C159X
    Provided by: Donated free of charge by NatWest via the British Heart Foundation (September 2022)

 

Help Us Keep Them Ready

If you notice a defibrillator cabinet is damaged, unlocked, or appears to be missing equipment, please contact the Parish Clerk as soon as possible so it can be checked.

Defibrillators are a vital community resource—please treat them with care.

 

A map showing defibrillator locations is below

 

Puncknowle Swyre Defibrillators