We run a Defibrillator Initiative to provide Automatic Exterior Defibrillators (AEDs) in and around the Knutsford area. 

When a patient collapses in cardiac arrest, it is essential that defibrillation is applied within minutes.  If it is, then there is a much higher probability of that life being saved. The AEDs are fully automatic and are designed to be used by anyone trained in CPR.  The use of an AED is included as part of the HeartStart training course.  Trained members of the public have already used several of our defibrillators in emergency situations around the town.

The AEDs are clearly identifiable because they are stored in large red boxes which are easily accessible.  We endeavour to place these machines in premises which are open for long periods of time during the day, preferably 7 days a week.  There are several already in place and we hope to continue funding the purchase of more.

There are AEDs at:

Booths supermarket, Knutsford The Co-op, Princess Street, Knutsford Boots the Chemist, King Street, Knutsford The Co-op, Parkgate shops, Knutsford St. John's Wood Community Centre, Longridge, Knutsford The Welcome Co-op, Town Lane, Mobberley The Park Gate pub, Over Peover