Locally, around 224 defibrillators are registered on The Circuit. Last year, we ran the Defib Dash campaign, encouraging people across North West Leicestershire to locate their nearest defibrillator, check it was registered and ensure it was in working order. Through that campaign, we identified a number of devices that had temporarily gone offline while awaiting replacement pads or other maintenance before they could be brought back into service. 

I am pleased to support Resuscitation Council UK’s Check Your Defib Week, which shines a spotlight on the importance of these life-saving devices and the vital role Guardians play in ensuring they are checked regularly, properly maintained and ready to use in an emergency. 

I would encourage all defibrillator Guardians to take a few minutes to check their device and ensure its details are up to date on The Circuit. It is a simple action that could make a real difference and help save lives when every second counts.