AEDs – The Sussex Heart Charity https://www.sussexheartcharity.org Improving the lives of people with heart conditions in Sussex Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:31:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-SHC_WideLogo-32x32.png AEDs – The Sussex Heart Charity https://www.sussexheartcharity.org 32 32 Happy 1st Anniversary Rescue Ready! https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/happy-1st-anniversary-rescue-ready/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:50:55 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=5368 Our Rescue Ready project has now been running for one year! Rescue Ready provides AED (defibrillator) and CPR awareness sessions to community groups across Sussex. Sessions are free and are available for groups of community members, or local clubs, groups and societies. The aim of the project is to empower local people with life-saving skills.…

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]]> New life-saving defibrillators in memory of much-loved son https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/new-life-saving-defibrillators-in-memory-of-much-loved-son/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:43:22 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=5131 The Sussex Heart Charity is delighted to announce that two more publicly accessible life-saving defibrillators are now available in Sussex. The project was brought to us by Juli, who had chosen to fund an AED for her local community in memory of her son Ewan. Juli’s family were devastated by the sudden death of Ewan…

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]]> Community Collaboration Brings Life-Saving Defibrillator to Fiveways https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/community-collaboration-brings-life-saving-defibrillator-to-fiveways/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:31:28 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=4544 We are thrilled to announce the successful installation of a life-saving defibrillator at The Flour Pot Bakery at Fiveways in Brighton.
The SHC is committed to supporting the installation of publicly accessible AED across Sussex and we were therefore delighted to fund this project together with members of the Fiveways community.

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]]> Coldean Community Unites to Install Three Lifesaving Defibrillators https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/coldean-community-unites-to-install-three-lifesaving-defibrillators/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:51:02 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=3741 The Coldean community has shown remarkable dedication to enhancing local safety through a series of successful fundraising efforts. Their journey began in June 2017...

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]]> Life-Saving Accessibility: Why Unlocked AED Cabinets Matter… https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/life-saving-accessibility-why-unlocked-aed-cabinets-matter/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:32:32 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=3683 People should not worry about Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) being offered in unlocked cabinets for several reasons: Accessibility During Emergencies: In an emergency, every second counts. Unlocked cabinets ensure that AEDs are quickly and easily accessible when needed, potentially saving lives by reducing the time it takes to start life-saving procedures. In most cases, a second…

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]]> Grattons Drive Bowls Club Enhances Community Safety with New Defibrillator https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/grattons-drive-bowls-club-enhances-community-safety-with-new-defibrillator/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:05:00 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=3755 We are excited to announce that Grattons Drive Bowls Club in Crawley has successfully secured funding from the Sussex Heart Charity for a new defibrillator. This essential piece of lifesaving equipment has been installed on the external wall of their club, ensuring it is accessible 24/7 to all members and visitors. The defibrillator was made…

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]]> Neville Hill Community Celebrates New Lifesaving Defibrillator Installation https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/neville-hill-community-celebrates-new-lifesaving-defibrillator-installation/ Fri, 17 May 2024 10:57:00 +0000 https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/?p=3748 We are delighted to share that, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Neville Hill community fundraisers and the support of the Sussex Heart Charity, a new lifesaving defibrillator has been successfully installed at Neville Hill Estate in Lewes. This vital addition to the community was made possible through the generous contributions and hard work…

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]]> Angmering Allotment AED https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/angmering-allotment-aed/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:14:45 +0000 https://sussexheartcharity.org/?p=3584 Thanks to the efforts of local fundraisers and the Sussex Heart Charity, we are thrilled to announce the successful installation of a life-saving defibrillator at Angmering Allotments! This crucial addition to the community will help safeguard lives in the area. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this project, including Angmering Parish Council,…

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]]> New AED Installation at The Wickbourne Centre https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/new-aed-installation-at-the-wickbourne-centre/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:46:33 +0000 https://sussexheartcharity.org/?p=3452 Littlehampton, West Sussex – The Wickbourne Centre announces the successful installation of a life-saving defibrillator, made possible through the generous support of The Sussex Heart Charity.  The Wickbourne Centre in Clun Road is a busy community hub owned by Arun Church and shared with West Sussex County Council’s Arun East Family Hub. There are various…

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]]> Defibrillator donated to Brighton Dome https://www.sussexheartcharity.org/life-saving-defibrillator-donated-to-brighton-dome/ Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:07:00 +0000 https://sussexheartcharity.org/?p=2441 Brighton Dome has accepted the donation of a new defibrillator to the Concert Hall. Mark Atwell gave the life-saving device in memory of his late father, Trevor Atwell who regularly attended concerts at the venue. Trevor passed away at his home in Lancing in the autumn from an unexpected heart condition. Last year, he supported…

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