A defibrillator is a medical device that can literally end up saving your life. Defibrillators are used to correct cardiac arrhythmias in patients who go into cardiac arrest.

A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. Every year approximately 55 out of every 100,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with most occurring in the home or workplace. In 7 out of 10 cases, CPR is attempted by a bystander. In less than 1 out of 10 cases, a public access defibrillator (AED) is reported as being used.

A bystander performing CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can increase the chances of survival by two to four-fold.

Defibrillators can be used on adults or children over one year old.

In order for the patient to have the best chance of surviving an out of hospital cardiac arrest, CPR and early defibrillation must be provided within the first 3-4 minutes of the cardiac arrest, followed by advanced life support within the first 8 minutes of the arrest.

The nearest Defib to us in South Park Hill Road is a 9 minute walk away....

Christian Family Concern is located in South Croydon, ideally situated for housing a Defibrillator for the whole community. We are situated in a residential area, next door to a local Primary school, opposite a Nursery school, a hotel and up the hill from a GP surgery.

If you can contribute, even a small amount, would be amazing!