The idea
This project will expand 24/7 access to public defibrillators (AEDs) across Stroud District, focusing on residential and rural areas where current coverage is limited. Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency where every minute without defibrillation survival chances by 10%.
Funding will support the installation of 3 publicly accessible AEDs in carefully selected high-need locations identified through our mapping tool and community feedback. Each device will be registered on the national AED network, clearly and made publicly accessible at all times.
The project aims to improve survival rates, and strengthen community preparedness by training the community on CPR. It will also support emergency services by improving AED visibility and accessibility.
Overall, it will ensure lifesaving equipment is available not only in town centres but also in neighbourhoods and villages across Stroud District, helping to save lives and improve resilience to medical emergencies
What we'll deliver
- install 3 new defibrillators in Stroud District Area
- register the defibs with the Circuit are available to 999 responders
- Train the community on CPR and use of defibrillation
Why it's a great idea
We will use the funding to install 3 new 24/7 public-access defibrillators (AEDs) across Stroud District in high-need residential areas identified through our mapping tool
Deliverables
Mount cabinets at accessible community locations across villages and housing estates
Fully connect and commission each AED (including electrical supply or battery setup where required)
Register every AED on the national defibrillator database for emergency service use
Add clear external signage so AEDs can be quickly located in an emergency
This will directly improve survival chances from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, where every minute without defibrillation reduces survival by around 10%. Many existing AEDs are indoors and unavailable at night or too far away.
Below is a screengrab of our mapping tool showing all publicly accessible defibs in Stroud. The black dots indicate a defib and the area is showing a dark green color showing more cardiac arrests
https://1drv.ms/i/c/d39de0f2d87cdb34/IQBgsdUvp
Steps to get it done
- April 2026 -Use mapping data and local input to identify high-need areas with gaps in AED coverage.
- October 2026-Procure defibrillator units and secure 24/7 outdoor cabinets for each agreed site.
- October 2026-Install AEDs in approved locations and register them on the national defibrillator network.
- Nov-2026-Add signage, promote local awareness, and confirm all devices are fully operational and accessible 24/7.
- Nov 2026-Train the community on CPR and defibrillator use
