Approximately 95% of people who suffer a cardiac arrest will die before reaching the hospital and 30,000 people this year will suffer sudden cardiac arrest.

With effective community initiatives in place, the survival rate could be as high as 50%.

A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it's an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who’s in cardiac arrest.

The project will provide two high specification Zoll 3 defibrillators, carry cases, outdoor heated cabinets, installation, training and ongoing support and maintenance.  They will be located in key areas in Burpham, Guildford.

You don’t need to be trained to use a defibrillator – anyone can use it. They are simple and easy to use and you don't need any training. There are clear instructions on how to attach the defibrillator pads. It then assesses the heart rhythm and will only instruct you to deliver a shock if it’s needed. You can't deliver a shock accidentally, the defibrillator will only allow you to shock if it is needed.

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