Community Public Access Defibrillators

Community Public Access Defibrillators (CPADs)
Five Villages First Responders started our Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) project in 2013 to provide and install automated external defibrillators, or AEDs as they are known, into locations within our local villages for public use - the aim being to improve the chance of survival in the event of a person suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.

Due to the brilliant support and interest we have received since then we have directly installed and helped local villages with the installation of over 20 public defibrillators in bright yellow cabinets (you can't miss them!). We have also given assistance and advice to many other neighbouring villages to help them to install CPADs for their communities too. 

In an emergency where someone has collapsed and is unconscious and not breathing normally or not breathing at all - call 999 for Ambulance - the Ambulance call taker will be able to tell you where the nearest defibrillator is located and the access code to open the cabinet - they will also talk you through how to perform CPR and how to use the defibrillator - which is simple and anyone can use it. All the Defibrillators listed below are registered with the Ambulance Service via the new British Heart Foundation system called "The Circuit", this enables the Ambulance 999 call taker to direct a caller to their nearest defibrillator. 
See the CPAD location list below....
Defibrillator Cabinet
List of Community Public Access Defibrillator Locations in our local villages:
MISTERTON
Haxey Gate Inn - Haxey Road, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4BA.

Location:  In yellow secure cabinet on exterior side wall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: This site was kindly supported by part funding from The Haxey Gate  Inn and Five Villages First Responders. Several staff members and regular golfers have been trained.

Misterton Coop Car Park, High Street, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4BU.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on wall in COOP car park next to Misterton Parish Council Notice Board (wall of old Misterton Centre building). Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: This site has been kindly supported by part funding from Misterton Coop, part of the Lincolnshire Coop Group and Five Villages First Responders. Local residents and Misterton Centre, Coop, Wayne Howe Butchers and SureStart Centre staff trained.

Misterton Primary School/Swimming Pool, Grovewood Road, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4EH.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior side wall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
This site has been kindly supported by full funding from North Notts Lions Club. School staff trained.

Misterton Fire Station, Fox Covert Lane, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4ER.
Location: In yellow cabinet on exterior wall in porch next to front door. Call 999 for Ambulance and access Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: Supplied by Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service.

Misterton Sports Field, Marsh Lane, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4DL.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of the Pavilion building. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: Supported by Misterton United & Misterton Junior Football Clubs.

The Red Hart Inn, Church Street, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4AH.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior side wall of The Red Hart public house. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: This site has been kindly supported by funding from Misterton Parish Council and fund raising by The Red Hart. 

WEST STOCKWITH
West Stockwith Gertrude Morris Village Hall, Main Street, West Stockwith, Doncaster, DN10 4HA.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior front wall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
This site has been kindly supported with donations from West Stockwith Parish Council, a grant from Hazel Brand/Bassetlaw District Council, a donation from West Stockwith Pantomine and Five Villages First Responders. Local residents trained.

The Waterfront Inn, Canal Lane, West Stockwith, Doncaster, DN10 4ET.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of the pub, next to main entrance. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: Supported by North Notts Lions Club, West Stockwith Parish Council, Cllr Hazel Brand, Five Villages First Responders and the Waterfront Inn. 

The White Hart Inn, Canal Lane, West Stockwith, Doncaster, DN10 4ET.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of the pub, next to main entrance. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: This site has been kindly supported by full funding from West Stockwith Parish Council. Supported by Five Villages First Responders and the The White Hart Inn. 

WALKERINGHAM
Walkeringham Village Hall, Stockwith Road, Walkeringham, Doncaster, DN10 4JF.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior front right hand side wall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
This site has been kindly supported by full funding from Walkeringham Parish Council. Local residents trained.

Walkeringham Primary School, Millbaulk Lane, Walkeringham, Doncaster, DN10 4LL.
Location:
This AED is located inside the School building.
Available:
AED Available during school opening hours only.
Additional Info:
This was kindly supported by a donation from Mr and Mrs Rusling from Walkeringham, Walkeringham Primary School and Five Villages First Responders. School staff, parents and some pupils trained.

BECKINGHAM
Beckingham Recreation Room, The Green, Beckingham, Doncaster, DN10 4NL.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior front wall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
This site has been kindly supported by full funding from Beckingham Friendship Group and Beckingham Parish Council. Local residents trained.

Beckingham cum Saundby Village Hall (Playing Field), Southfield Lane, Beckingham, DN10 4FX.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior front wall of Village Hall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: This site has been kindly supported by funding from Beckingham cum Saundby Village Hall committee and local fundraising. 

Beckingham Primary School, The Limes, Beckingham, Doncaster, DN10 4QN.
Location: This AED is located inside the School building.
Available: AED Available during school opening hours only.
Additional Info: This was kindly supported by a donation from a Beckingham family, Beckingham Primary School and Five Villages First Responders. School staff trained.

GRINGLEY ON THE HILL
Blue Bell Inn, High Street Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster, DN10 4RT.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior front wall. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
This site has been kindly supported by fund raising by customers of the The Blue Bell Inn at Gringley. Local residents and pub staff trained.

Gringley on the Hill Community Centre, West Wells Lane, Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster, DN10 4QY.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on front exterior wall of the building, next to main entrance. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: Purchased with generous donation from member of the community. Support by Gringley on the Hill Community Centre.

Gringley on the Hill Playing Field, Finkell Street, Gringley on the Hill, Doncaster, DN10 4SF.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of the changing room/pavilion building. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: Purchased with funding grant from i-Gas and supported by Gringley on the Hill Parish Council.

EVERTON
Everton Village Hall, Church Street, Everton, Doncaster, DN10 5BB.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall in porch next to front door. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
We have also provided support to Everton WI, who have raised money and received donations for a CPAD in their village, which is now live. Local residents trained.

CLAYWORTH
Clayworth Memorial Village Hall, Town Street, Clayworth, Retford, DN22 9AD.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall in porch next to front door. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
We have also provided support to Clayworth Parish Council and residents, who have raised money for a CPAD in their village, which is now live. Local residents trained.

MATTERSEY & MATTERSEY THORPE
Mattersey, outside the Post Office, Main Street, Mattersey, Doncaster, DN10 5DT.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of building. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
Supported by BHF & Mattersey Parish Council. Local residents trained.

Mattersey Thorpe, Community House, 3 Cunningham Close, Mattersey Thorpe, Doncaster, DN10 5EN.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of building. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
Supported by BHF & Mattersey Parish Council. Local residents trained.

SUTTON-CUM-LOUND
Sutton- cum-Lound Village Hall, 38 Town Street, Sutton-cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8PT.
Location:
In yellow secure cabinet on exterior wall of Village Hall next to main entrance. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available:
AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info:
Supported by Sutton-cum-Lound Parish Council.

LOUND
Lound Village Hall, Town Street, Lound, Retford, DN22 8RX. Access via driveway to 84 Town Street.
Location: In yellow secure cabinet on exterior side wall of Village Hall - access via driveway to 84 Town Street. Call 999 for Ambulance to obtain access code for Defibrillator.
Available: AED Available 24x7.
Additional Info: Supported by "Lound Defibbers."

Other neighbouring villages also now have CPADs in place, including Sturton le Steeple, North & South Wheatley,  Clarborough and more.
Picture Gallery: click on the photo to scroll through our gallery showing all the CPAD sites. 
Why are Community Defibrillators important?

When a cardiac arrest occurs (when the patient's heart stops beating correctly and they stop breathing) every second counts. For every minute that goes by the chance of survival reduces by as much as 10 to 14%. But with fast and effective CPR and defibrillation the chances of survival increase hugely, to as much as 85%.
Defibrillator
AEDs are easy to use, compact, portable and very effective. They are designed to be used by lay persons; the units guide the person using it through the process by verbal instructions and visual prompts. They are safe and will not allow a shock to be given unless the patients heart rhythm requires it. They are designed to be stored for long periods without use and require very little routine maintenance. You will now see AEDs in many public places such as shopping centres, leisure centres, airports and train stations and now also more and more in towns, villages and communities across the country.
How does it work in an emergency when the AED is needed?

Most of the AEDs are located in a secure steel cabinet where appropriate. The cabinet is wired to the electric supply of the building which it is mounted to and has a heater and light inside it. The cabinet is weather proof and vandal proof and has a coded lock on the front. The details of the AED are stored on the ambulance control room dispatch system and if a 999 call is made nearby reporting a cardiac arrest or possible cardiac arrest, the caller is advised where the AED is located, is given the code and advised to send someone to collect the AED. If the caller knows there is a CPAD nearby, they can also ask the 999 ambulance operator directly for the code to access the AED.
Instructions are given to the caller on how to use the AED by the ambulance operator, as well as there being visual and audible instructions given from the AED as soon as it is opened up. This all happens while the ambulance and local Community First Responders are on route, but because the AED is nearby and can be used quickly, the chances of survival are much greater.
We have also trained people who work or live at or nearby buildings to where the AEDs are located, so that as many people are as possible would know what to do, meaning that should it need to be used if someone is available that has been trained they will be able to lead the resuscitation attempt due to their prior knowledge and skill. However, as previously stated these units are designed to be used by anyone even if they have not received prior training.
Training Local Residents
To support the installation of the CPADs we have trained members of the public, staff and service users at and nearby to many of the AED locations in how recognise a cardiac arrest, how to use the defibrillator and how to perform CPR - chest compressions and rescue breathing. AED's can be used safely by anyone, even without any prior training. However showing people what to do and giving them confidence in advance all helps should they ever need to do it for real.

Interested in this project? Or would like to attend one of our free public training sessions?

If you are interested in our CPAD project and would like more information; or would be interested in taking part in one of our public AED training courses (approx 2 hours) or would like to make a donation to Five Villages First Responders to help us with this project, please contact us. 

Thank You's
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the organisations, businessess and members of the public who have helped to make this project possible through their support, fund raising and donations, and to all those people who have helped make each installation possible.

Also thank you to all the members of the public and staff at each location who have undertaken training and to East Midlands Ambulance Service Community Response Team for their support. Thanks also to the "Guardians" at each location who undertake regular checks of the AEDs to ensure they are ready for use at all times.


Lastly, but by no means least, a huge thank you to Colin Gibson (Community First Responder & Chair of Five Villages First Responders) and Martyn Johnson (EMAS Paramedic & Five Villages First Responder Coordinator) for all their many, many hours of hard work to organise the funding, equipment, installation and delivery of training for all of these CPAD sites - it has been a mammoth project, but one which one day may help to save a life! And it's not finished yet - more places are now approaching us asking how they can get an AED.

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