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Learn how to choose, use and maintain defibrillators for offices, gyms, schools, homes and public spaces. Stay prepared, informed and ready to respond in an emergency.
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Village Hall & Parish AED Schemes in 2025
Village halls and parish-owned buildings are often the centre of rural life in the UK. They host local meetings, community events, and gatherings where people of all ages come together.
How to Start a Community Defibrillator Project in the UK
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In many cases, a defibrillator (automated external defibrillator, or AED) placed in a community can double or triple someone’s chance of survival.
The Cost of a Defibrillator vs the Cost of Doing Nothing
Every minute counts when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Access to a defibrillator, formally called an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Defibrillators in the Office: Where Should You Install One?
Cardiac arrest can occur anywhere, including the workplace. Each minute without defibrillation reduces a person’s chance of survival by about 10%, according to the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Does Your Workplace Need a Defibrillator? UK Legal and Safety Guidance Explained
Every year, thousands of people in the UK suffer sudden cardiac arrest outside hospital. When this happens, time is critical.
Why Renting a Defibrillator is a Cost-Effective Solution
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In many cases, a defibrillator (automated external defibrillator, or AED) placed in a community can double or triple someone’s chance of survival.
Renting vs Buying a Defibrillator
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) happens when the heart unexpectedly stops beating. In the UK, it causes more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cases each year, and survival rates remain low without rapid intervention.
Simple Defib Practice Routine To Build Confidence in School Staff
Every school faces medical emergencies sooner or later, and sudden cardiac arrest is among the most critical. When it happens, every minute counts.
Why You Should Rent a Defibrillator?
Access to an AED within minutes can dramatically increase survival chances. Yet, for many organisations, the upfront cost of buying one, often £800 or more, can be a major barrier.
Why Termly AED and CPR Refreshers Matter
Every school day, staff assume responsibility for the health, wellbeing, and safety of pupils, sometimes in emergency situations where every second counts.
Keeping Your AED Separate Could Cost You
In a real workplace emergency, clarity and speed are everything. Sudden cardiac arrest does not wait for staff to search cupboards or debate which equipment to bring.
Why you should choose the Mindray Beneheart C1A Defibrillator
Defibrillators are portable medical devices designed to deliver an electric shock to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). When used quickly, they can restore a normal heart rhythm and significantly improve survival chances.
Why you should choose the Zoll AED Plus
The ZOLL AED Plus is a semi-automatic and fully automatic defibrillator range widely used in workplaces, schools, community settings, and healthcare facilities.
Why you should choose the iPAD SP1 Defibrillator
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of unexpected death in the UK. When it occurs, the heart stops pumping effectively, and immediate intervention is required.
Getting AED Decisions Right in Your Workplace First Aid Assessment
Every minute counts during a cardiac emergency. Understanding the need for defibrillators in your workplace can make the crucial difference between life and death.
How Visual Screens on AEDs Make Workplace Rescue Safer and Simpler
In emergencies, clear instructions eliminate hesitation and confusion, making a life-saving difference when every second counts.
A Single Cartridge System Solves Common AED Maintenance Mistakes
For any organisation, having a functioning defibrillator on hand is an essential part of workplace safety.
ZOLL AED Plus Vs. Heartsine Samaritan PAD 360P
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are designed to restore a normal heart rhythm in cases of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Mindray C1A Vs. Mindray C2 - What’s the Difference?
The Mindray BeneHeart C-Series includes several automated external defibrillators (AEDs) designed to support both trained responders and members of the public during a cardiac arrest.
What High-Risk Workplaces Get Wrong About AED Placement
In the UK, workplace safety isn’t just a box-ticking exercise. For managers and health & safety leads, the reality is far more urgent. The risk of sudden cardiac arrest at work is real.