Celebrating Defib Supplies' Heart Safe Locations

Every minute matters during a cardiac emergency. The availability of a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. Yet too often, people walk past these lifesaving devices every day without even noticing them. At Defib Supplies, we believe that should change.

That is why we are proud to launch our new Heart Safe Location series, a dedicated space on our website where we shine a light on the organisations, businesses and community groups helping to make their local areas safer for everyone.

What is a Heart Safe Location?

A Heart Safe Location is any place where a defibrillator has been installed -from us at Defib Supplies, and made visible to staff, visitors, or the general public. Whether it’s in a school, a workplace, a sports club or a community centre, having a defibrillator on site ensures that help is close by in the critical moments following a cardiac arrest.

We created this series to:

• Recognise organisations that have invested in community safety by installing defibrillators.

• Raise awareness of where defibrillators are located across the UK.

• Encourage others to take the step towards becoming a Heart Safe Location.

By sharing these stories, we hope to make defibrillators as familiar and accessible as AED prep kits or defibrillator signage, essential items that everyone knows how to find and use in an emergency.

Why This Matters

According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, in the UK, 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Around 7–8% of people in whom resuscitation is attempted survive to hospital discharge, but studies show that immediate CPR and defibrillation can increase survival chances by as much as 70 percent.

The challenge is ensuring that defibrillators are not only installed but also visible, accessible, and registered with local and national databases such as The Circuit. This national defibrillator network connects devices to 999 call handlers, ensuring they can be found in emergencies.

Our Heart Safe Location series is about giving these devices, and the people who made them possible, the recognition they deserve.

Be Part of the Change

Each featured post will showcase a different Heart Safe Location, highlighting their commitment to saving lives. From photos of their defibrillator setups to their reasons for becoming heart safe, these stories will inspire others to follow their lead.

If your organisation has installed a defibrillator, we would love to hear from you. By sharing your story, you can help others see just how easy it is to take this lifesaving step.

Together, we can build a network of Heart Safe Locations and create communities where no one feels helpless in the face of a cardiac emergency.

Join the Heart Safe Movement

Is your organisation ready to be featured as a Heart Safe Location? Get in touch with our team at Defib Supplies to share your story. Let’s make lifesaving visible.