Automated external defibrillators
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time. Quick access to a defibrillator can dramatically improve survival rates.
Defibrillators are available across the borough to help in an emergency. Using one can make a ciritcal difference and help save a life.
How to use a defibrillator
A defibrillator can be used by anyone, even without training.
If someone collapses and is unresponsive:
- Call 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance
- The call handler will guide you through CPR and tell you where the nearest defibrillator is and how to get it
- Follow their instructions - defibrillators are designed to be easy and safe for anyone to use
Find a defibrillator
Defib Finder shows the latest locations of defibrillators across the UK, using data from The Circuit - the national defibrillator network.
There are defibrillators around the borough.
Register a defibrillator
If your organisation or business has a defibrillator on-site or attached to your building, make sure to register it with The Circuit.
Emergency services can direct bystanders to the nearest defibrillator in the borough in the event of a cardiac arrest.
Sign up to register your defibrillator and receive reminders about its upkeep.
Report a faulty defibrillator
If you find a defibrillator that looks faulty or damaged, tell the building owner. Your report helps keep these life-saving devices ready for when they are needed.
You can also report a faulty defibrillator through the Yellow Card scheme.
Fundraise or get training
If you or your community want to fundraise for a defibrillator or get training, there are several charities that can help:
- British Heart Foundation - Offers a Community Defibrillator Fund, giving free defibrillators to eligible non-profit groups. Applications are open until February 2026. BHF also provides CPR training resources
- The Paul Alan Project - A volunteer run charity that installs public-access defibrillators and offers free CPR and defibrillator training
- Community Heartbeat Trust - Helps communities set up sustainable defibrillator projects, with fundraising support, governance advice, and training
- London Hearts - The UK’s leading defibrillator charity, offering grants towards the cost of a defibrillator and storage, plus free online training
Location and Maintenance Plan
We have introduced a plan to ensure defibrillators are available, accessible, and properly maintained.
All devices must be in secure, weatherproof cabinets and registered with The Circuit. The plan covers approving new installations, placing defibrillators on council property, and ongoing maintenance.