Three New Life-Saving Defibrillators Installed in Lenham!

Lenham Parish Council is thrilled to announce the addition of three new public defibrillators in rural areas—bringing emergency support even closer to you!

A Defibrillator Can Save a Life

A defibrillator is a life-saving device that delivers an electric shock to the heart during sudden cardiac arrest, helping to restore a normal heart rhythm when the heart stops beating effectively. In critical situations, quick access to a defibrillator can significantly increase a person's chances of survival.

Types of Defibrillators

There are different types of defibrillators, but the most common in public places are Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). These user-friendly devices are designed for people without medical training. AEDs offer step-by-step voice instructions, guiding users on where to place the pads and when to press the shock button if necessary. This makes AEDs crucial in emergencies, as immediate action can save lives.

Defibrillators are crucial because quick action can significantly increase a person’s chance of survival. In an emergency, calling 999 and using an AED as soon as possible can save lives.

Lenham Parish Council has funded the installation and ongoing maintenance of three new devices in Sandway, Platts Heath and Warren Street. The cost of keeping them powered is the responsibility of each location.

Locations of Defibrillators in Lenham

Everyone is encouraged to spread awareness about the locations of defibrillators, details of all of them throughout Lenham parish are as follows:

1. Lenham Community Centre - on the outside wall next to the entrance door, available 24/7
2. Lenham Square - on the wall of the Dog and Bear pub, available 24/7
3. Lenham fire station, available 24/7
4. The Lenham School, available 8:00 - 18:00 weekdays
5. Lenham Train Station - on the station building wall platform side, available 24/7
6. M&H Testing, Northdown Close (industrial estate off A20) - available 8:00 - 16:00 weekdays
7. Wishful Thinker, Sandway - available 24/7
8. Inspired Interiors, Warren Street - available 24/7
9. St Edmunds Centre, Platts Heath - available 24/7

A map showing these locations is available on the defibrillator tab on our website.

Lenham Parish Council would like to thank the Wishful Thinker, Inspired Interiors and the St Edmunds Centre for their collaboration with the recent installations. Plus Shepherd Neame who recently funded a replacement defibrillator at the Dog and Bear.

Further information

Please see the following website for more information:

The Circuit - the national defibrillator network - BHF