Helpful Information

Resources

• DEFIB FINDER UK: Locate your nearest defibrillator and be prepared in case of an emergency.
• NHS Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic: Contact 0300 123 1709 for NHS-based support.
• British Heart Foundation Heart Helpline: Call Freephone 0808 802 1234 to speak with a cardiac nurse.

Emergency Tips
In an emergency:

1. Dial 999 immediately.
2. Stay with the patient.
3. Check for a pulse and if necessary Start CPR.
4. If you are alone with the patient, call someone nearby, give them the patient’s post code and ask them to locate the nearest defibrillator on DEFIB FINDER UK, collect it and bring it immediately to the patient’s address.

General advice

Heart attacks can affect anyone of any age so keeping an emergency contact number and the location off the nearest defibrillator could be life-saving.

We also suggest that all elderly people, especially those living alone, keep the contact number of a relative or friend under a magnet on the fridge door and clearly visible to emergency teams.