Community
Public Access Defibrillators (CPADs)
Five Villages First Responders started our Community Public Access
Defibrillator (CPAD) project in 2013 to assist local organisations (such as Parish Councils) and businesses 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 received since then we have helped 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 areas to help them to install CPADs for their communities too.
Due to the brilliant support and interest received since then we have helped 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 areas 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....
See the CPAD location list below....
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.
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. **Also included in cabinet is an Emergency Bleed Kit funded by Misterton Parish Council.**
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. Now supported by Misterton Parish Council and Lincolnshire Cooperative Society.
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. **Also included in cabinet is an Emergency Bleed Kit funded by Misterton Parish Council.**
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.
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. **Also included in cabinet is an Emergency Bleed Kit funded by Misterton Parish Council.**
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. Now supported by Misterton Parish Council and Lincolnshire Cooperative Society.
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. **Also included in cabinet is an Emergency Bleed Kit funded by Misterton Parish Council.**
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. **Also included in cabinet is an Emergency Bleed Kit funded by Misterton Parish Council.** Now supported by Misterton Parish Council.
The Red Hart Inn, Church Street, Misterton, Doncaster, DN10 4AH.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Supported by Everton WI and Everton Parish Council.
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: Support to Clayworth Parish Council.
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 Mattersey Parish Council.
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 Mattersey Parish Council.
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.
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: Supported by Everton WI and Everton Parish Council.
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: Support to Clayworth Parish Council.
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 Mattersey Parish Council.
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 Mattersey Parish Council.
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."
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%.
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 rural communities across the country.
Each CPAD in our community has a guardian - which is a member of the public or local Parish Council who kindly checks the defibrillator on a regular basis - to ensure that it is in place and ready for use. Each CPAD is registered on the national defibrillator database called "The Circuit". This means that when a 999 call is made where someone is in cardiac arrest, the Ambulance Operator can quickly check to see where the nearest defibrillator is located.
Each CPAD in our community has a guardian - which is a member of the public or local Parish Council who kindly checks the defibrillator on a regular basis - to ensure that it is in place and ready for use. Each CPAD is registered on the national defibrillator database called "The Circuit". This means that when a 999 call is made where someone is in cardiac arrest, the Ambulance Operator can quickly check to see where the nearest defibrillator is located.
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 by the Ambulance Service Call Taker 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. One person should promptly start chest compressions while another person goes to collect the AED and fetch it back to the scene.
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 by the Ambulance Service Call Taker 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. One person should promptly start chest compressions while another person goes to collect the AED and fetch it back to the scene.
Instructions
are given to the caller on how to use the AED by the Ambulance Service Call Taker,
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 many people across the community in how to perform CPR and how to use and AED - 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.
What happens after a defibrillator is taken from the cabinet / used?
If the AED is activated and collected from the cabinet it should be returned to the cabinet where possible after use. Each AED has got a contact details tag attached to it and the phone number should be called after the incident to advise that the AED has been taken from the cabinet and returned (whether used or not). This way we can ensure the AED is checked and made ready again and that the national defibrillation database (The Circuit) is updated to confirm the AED can be activated again should it be required. If you are unable to return the AED to the cabinet, please call the number of the tag and advise where the AED is and it will be arranged to be collected from you.
Awareness for Local Residents
To support the installation of the CPADs we have held many free awareness sessions for members of the community - which includes how to 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 awareness sessions (approx 2 hours) please contact us.
Thank You's
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the organisations,
businesses 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 (Chair of Five Villages First Responders), Martyn Johnson (EMAS Paramedic & Five Villages First Responder Coordinator) and Mick Turner (Community First Responder) for all their many hours of hard work helping local organisations to arrange the funding, equipment, installation and delivery of training for these CPAD sites - it has been a mammoth project assisting local communities to put these in places, but one which can be truly life-saving!
If you would like to speak to us about CPADs or would like some assistance or advice with a CPAD for your community please do not hesitate to contact us.
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 (Chair of Five Villages First Responders), Martyn Johnson (EMAS Paramedic & Five Villages First Responder Coordinator) and Mick Turner (Community First Responder) for all their many hours of hard work helping local organisations to arrange the funding, equipment, installation and delivery of training for these CPAD sites - it has been a mammoth project assisting local communities to put these in places, but one which can be truly life-saving!
If you would like to speak to us about CPADs or would like some assistance or advice with a CPAD for your community please do not hesitate to contact us.
