Services
Defibrillators
Location of defibrillation units
Defibrillator Map
Locations of defibrillators
This map shows the locations of defibrillator units within the council area to help residents understand their distribution. It also shows locations submitted by other local councils to build up a national map.
Please note, this map is not definitive and may contain errors. It should not be used for emergency purposes.
In case of emergency, dial 999.
There are defibillators (which are registered with the emergency services) clearly located:
- in the (unlocked) entrance lobby of Alstonefield village hall, and
- on the wall of the toilet block in Milldale.
There are defibillators (which are registered with the emergency services) clearly located:
- in the (unlocked) entrance lobby of Alstonefield village hall, and
- on the wall of the toilet block in Milldale.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
In the case of a suspected heart attack/cardiac arrest, always dial 999 first.
Then, If you are competent in CPR (or if advised and guided by emergency services) begin CPR immediately – don’t wait for medical or or other support. Give 30 chest compressions followed, if you’re able to, by two rescue breaths – and continue this process until help arrives.
If possible, get someone to help to fetch the defibrillator from the nearest location. You can call the Alstonefield Village Emergency Telephone System (VETS) number to summon one of the volunteer helpers to do this and provide direct help
VETS emergency telephone number (01335) 818 911.
The flow-chart below may help make the process clear (click to enlarge).
You can find out more about VETS and other emergency support here.
Defibrillator usage Instructions
The unit is designed to be used by anyone – no training is required. When the unit is opened, voice instructions guide the user through the process. It is automatic, and will check the heart rhythm to confirm that a shock is required.
There are links below for anyone wishing (in a non-emergency situation) to familiarise themselves with use of the unit.