Defib Store Ltd

26/01/2026

Somewhere today, a heart will stop without warning.

No symptoms. No time to prepare. Just an ordinary moment that suddenly isn't.

The average ambulance response time in the UK is over eight minutes. Brain damage begins in four. That gap is where community defibrillators live.

Not in hospitals. Not with paramedics. On walls outside sports clubs, village halls, and corner shops. Waiting for the person nearby who's willing to act.

Most will never get used. But for someone, somewhere, one will change everything.

20/01/2026

Saturday evening at East Glos Club in Cheltenham, someone went into cardiac arrest. A restaurant staff member ran to grab the defibrillator, got it there fast, and the device delivered a shock. Southwest Ambulance Service took over, and the patient is now recovering in the hospital.

That's Public Hearts defib number 85. Eighty-five communities are better prepared because of their work.

Huge credit to the East Glos Club, Cheltenham, for acting when seconds mattered. Wishing the patient a full recovery. 💚

19/01/2026

‼️LIFEPAK CR Plus owners: we've put together everything you need to know

Stryker has confirmed that pads and batteries for the CR Plus and EXPRESS will be discontinued in February 2026. If you own one of these devices, you've probably got questions.

So we've written a comprehensive guide covering:

✅ What's happening and why
✅ Which devices are affected
✅ How to check your warranty status (it's based on manufacture date, not purchase date)
✅ Current stock availability and 12-14 week lead times
✅ Your options: stock up, upgrade, trade-in, or rental
✅ The real cost comparison: keeping your CR Plus vs upgrading
✅ Key dates you need to know

Just information to help you make an informed decision.

->Read the full guide: https://blog.defibstore.co.uk/2026/01/15/lifepak-cr-plus-pads-and-batteries-discontinued/

Questions? Give us a call. ☎️ 01298 872 186 or email 📨 info@defibstore.co.uk

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

Back from the break. Registers updated, displays refreshed, planners ready.
But when did someone last open the AED cabinet?

Pads expire, batteries drain, and CPR for a 6-year-old isn't the same as CPR for a 16-year-old.

This term, take 60 seconds to
✓ Check your pads and batteries
✓ Update The Circuit
✓ Book a CPR refresher for your team

Because your preparation can protect our tomorrows.

14/01/2026

Somewhere between the laughter and the last orders, there's an untold story. A moment that could have been the end. A life that hung in the balance.

But tonight? Tonight, everyone's here.

Because when it happened, someone knew where to run. And what they found saved a life.

We’ve noticed 'In memory of' vinyls on cabinets, and although they are a beautiful dedication, they are also a reminder of someone who couldn’t make it home. And that cabinet? It was installed after.

We can do better.

🔸KNOW where your nearest defibrillator is. You know where the fire exit is. You know where the toilets are. Do you know where the defib is? Check now: www.defibfinder.uk

🔸LEARN CPR- CPR keeps oxygen flowing until the unit arrives. You don't need to be a paramedic. You just need to know how to buy time. British Heart Foundation and St John Ambulance offer free courses, or if you'd prefer, we run basic familiarisation and Level 2 training. https://www.defibstore.co.uk/services-aed-training

🔸REGISTER your defibrillator. Got a defib at your business, club, or community space? If it's not registered on The Circuit (the national defibrillator network), emergency services can't find it. A hidden defibrillator might as well not exist. Register at: www.thecircuit.uk

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest doesn't wait for an ambulance. It happens at Sunday league matches, office lobbies, and Friday nights at the local. Every cabinet we install isn't just a yellow box; it's a chance for a story that gets to continue.

Some investments pay dividends. This one pays it forward.

Cheers to second chances. Cheers to over 100,000 public access defibs registered on the Circuit that protect communities across the UK.

09/01/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp87n8kn114o

The defibrillator is not in its usual location after it was used in December and not returned.

06/01/2026

This year, make sure your community has a defibrillator on the wall, not just decorations on the door.

From village halls to busy workplaces, an AED within reach can be the difference between a scare and a second chance.

Make 2026 the year your community gets heart-safe, talk to Defibstore today ☎️ https://www.defibstore.co.uk/

04/01/2026

Public Hearts Defib Campaign CIC looks forward to continuing our not-for-profit community defibrillator campaign in Gloucestershire with our Key Partners

Clever thinking inside and outside the box 💚

30/12/2025

25/12/2025

Defibrillator’s deployed this week have now been checked & put back on the circuit ready for emergencies. None of the defibrillators were used in the last week. Our thoughts are with the patients ❤️❤️

•StMichaels church, Stanground
•Hampton Police Station
•Yaxley Royal British Legion
•The Farmers, Yaxley
•Lakeside Healthcare at Yaxley

23/12/2025

This evening we have been able to support Runcorn Highfield ARLFC with a refurbished portable defibrillator. The defibrillator will travel with the team to all of their games both home & away, and also be accessible at their training sessions.
Thanks to Imogen Coffey, Lewis Coffey and David Patterson for contacting us to see if we could help them with a defibrillator to ensure the team have access to the life saving equipment.

Aidan handed the portable defibrillator to Imogen and Lewis Coffey this evening ❤️

Special thanks to The Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund and the community for their continued support ❤️