Latest Defibrillator Activations - Donate For Defib W-s-M Project

We are excited to be launching our new interactive signage to present our Defibrillator Activations within our local community, that Donate For Defib WsM Project proudly works with Great Western Air Ambulance Charity & @dsairambulance
 
Every Saturday at 11:30am, we will be launching our Defibrillator Activations list from the last 7 Days!
 
In the last week, our Defibrillators have been called upon on 6 Incidents and 1 Pads On Incidents with successful outcomes!
 
Total Called Upon: 85
 
Without your support this wouldn’t have been possible so thank you for making a difference within our local community!
 
This will also be presented on our Social Media Sites!
 
Thank you for your support!

Defibrillator Activation Achieves

Specific Defib Activations

Written: 22/10/2025

💚 Life-Saving Action at Weston-super-Mare Golf Club! 💚

This week, the defibrillator at Weston-super-Mare Golf Course, Clubhouse was called upon — a powerful reminder of just how vital these community-accessible devices are.

Thanks to the quick actions of local people and the presence of this life-saving equipment, another person has been given a fighting chance. 🙏💓

Every defibrillator installed across our community represents hope, teamwork, and the power to save a life.

A huge thank you to everyone who continues to support the Donate For Defib mission — together, we are making Weston-super-Mare truly heart safe. 🫶

#DonateForDefib #LifeSavingDifference #HeartSafeWeston #CommunityHeroes #DefibrillatorSavesLives

Written: 17/10/2025 

🚨 DEFIBRILLATOR CALLED UPON – WESTON-SUPER-MARE GOLF CLUBHOUSE ⛳

This morning, the community-accessible defibrillator located at Weston-super-Mare Golf Course – Clubhouse was called upon during an emergency.

Thanks to the swift actions of those nearby and the availability of this life-saving equipment, immediate help was on hand when it mattered most. 💚

Our team has now fully checked, serviced, and confirmed the defibrillator is rescue-ready and back on The Circuit, ready for the next emergency.

Every defibrillator across our town plays a vital role in saving lives — and with your continued support, we can ensure they’re always ready when needed.

❤ Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare – Together, we make every heartbeat count.

#DonateForDefib #WestonSuperMare #CommunityHeroes #DefibrillatorReady #SavingLives #TheCircuit #HeartSafeCommunity

Written: 16/10/2025

🚨 DEFIBRILLATOR CALLED UPON – ROYAL SANDS TOILET BLOCK 🚨

Incredible timing — the defibrillator at Royal Sands Toilet Block was installed only yesterday, and at 7:00pm this evening, it was called upon by a member of the public in a real emergency.

We were alerted by South Western Ambulance Service, and we’re pleased to confirm the defibrillator is now back on The Circuit and rescue-ready once again. 💛

A full Defib Legacy Launch will be shared in the coming days — but we couldn’t wait to let you know just how vital these installations are.

That’s our 4th defib call-out this week alone!
Every single one is a reminder of why your support truly saves lives. 🙏

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand behind Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare — together, we’re making a real difference. 💚⚡

#DonateForDefib #DefibSavesLives #WestonSuperMare #CommunityHeroes #DefibLegacy

Written: 15/10/2025

🚨 Defibrillator Saves Life at The Boathouse, Uphill 🚨

In the early hours of this morning, the defibrillator at Uphill Boathouse was called into action — and it helped save a life. 🙏❤

Amazingly, this was one of THREE defibs used in our community within just 24 hours. This highlights how truly vital these life-saving devices are.

The Uphill Boathouse defib has now been checked, reset, and is once again Rescue-Ready for the next emergency. ⚡🫀

Huge thanks to everyone involved — from first responders to community heroes. Your quick actions made a difference.

Best wishes and love to all those affected. ❤
Stay safe, everyone — and remember where your nearest defib is!

#CommunityHeroes #DefibSavesLives #UphillBoathouse #ThankYou #StaySafe

Written: 15/10/2025

💚 LIFE-SAVING UPDATE – BOROUGH SPORTS CLUB, LOCKING ROAD 💚

Earlier today, the community-accessible defibrillator at Borough Sports Club was called upon in a real emergency.

Thanks to the quick response of local people and the amazing teamwork within our community, this vital piece of equipment helped make a life-saving difference. 🙏

We’re pleased to confirm the defibrillator is now fully checked, rescue-ready, and back in service — ready to protect anyone who may need it.

A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in today’s swift response. 💚
Together, we’re saving lives in Weston-super-Mare — one defib at a time. ⚡💚

#DonateForDefib #SavingLivesTogether #WestonSuperMare #CommunityHeroes #DefibReady

Written: 15/10/2025

💚 Defibrillator Rescue-Ready Again! 💚

Earlier today, the life-saving defibrillator at The Big Worle Hub, Worle was called into action during an emergency.

Thanks to the quick response of our incredible local community, the defibrillator has now been checked, restocked, and is fully rescue-ready once again. ⚡💚

Every time a defibrillator is used, it reminds us how vital these devices are — and how your continued support helps make a life-saving difference right here in Worle. 🙌

#DefibReady #CommunityHeroes #DonateForDefib #Worle #SavingLives

Written: 14/10/2025

💛 LIFE-SAVING NEWS FROM REVO KITCHEN 💛

Our community defibrillator at Revo Kitchen has been called into action once again — that’s 6 activations already this week! ⚡

Every one of these activations reminds us why these life-saving devices are so important and why your continued support truly matters.

A huge thank you to Weston-super-Mare Rotary for kindly funding this defibrillator — your generosity continues to make a real difference in saving lives. 🙏

Together, we’re building a safer, stronger Weston. 💚

#DonateForDefib #SavingLives #WestonSuperMare #RevoKitchen #Rotary #CommunityHeroes #DefibrillatorAwareness #LifeSaver

🚨 DEFIBRILLATOR CALLED UPON! 🚨

Another life-saving call for one of our community defibrillators this morning — this time at Westcotts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers 💛

💬 Activated by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, the defibrillator was quickly returned by a member of the public and is now rescue-ready for the next emergency!

That’s the 5th activation this week… and it’s only Wednesday! 😮

Every call-out shows just how vital these devices are — and how your support helps keep them ready to save lives, 24/7. ❤️

#DonateForDefib #SavingLivesTogether #DefibReady #CommunityHeroes #WestonSuperMare #Westcotts #SWAST #HeartSafeCommunity

🚨 DEFIBRILLATOR CALLED UPON – NOW RESCUE-READY AGAIN! 💛

The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project has just checked the defibrillator at Birnbeck Regeneration Trust after it was called upon in a real emergency — the 5th time in just 4 weeks since its installation! ⚡

Our community-access defibrillators are proving their worth every single day — ready to save lives when every second counts. 🫀

✅ Checked
✅ Re-equipped
✅ Rescue-ready and back on the life-saving circuit 💪

🎥 Watch the video below to see our team in action as we make sure this vital defibrillator is ready to respond again!

#DonateForDefib #WestonSuperMare #BirnbeckRegenerationTrust #Defibrillator #SavingLives #CommunityFirst #RescueReady

Written: 01.10.2025

🚨 Defibrillator Called Upon – The Lamb Inn, Worle 🚨

On 1st October at 19:40pm, the defibrillator at The Lamb Inn, Worle was called upon in an emergency.

Thanks to the quick action of South Western Ambulance Service, The Circuit Team, and the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project, the defibrillator has already been fully checked, reset, and is now rescue-ready once again – all within 90 minutes! 💚⚡

This rapid turnaround means the defibrillator is ready for the next emergency, continuing to protect our community when it’s needed most.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone involved in ensuring lifesaving equipment is always ready to go!

#CommunitySavingLives #DefibReady #DonateForDefib #Worle

🚨💚 Defibrillator Update – George & Dragon Pub, Weston-super-Mare Town 💚🚨Posted: Sunday 21st September 2025
 
We’re pleased to announce that the defibrillator located at the George and Dragon Pub is now Rescue Ready ✅
 
The urgent maintenance on the cabinet has been completed, and it is once again fully operational and back on the circuit, ready for the next emergency.
A huge thank you to everyone for your patience and ongoing support – together, we’re keeping our community heart-safe. 💚⚡
 
🚨 Defibrillator Update – George & Dragon Pub, Orchard Street 🚨Posted: Saturday 20th September 2025
 
In the early hours of this morning, Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare was alerted by South Western Ambulance Service that the defibrillator at the George & Dragon Pub, Orchard Street was called upon.
 
✅ Pads have now been replaced, and the defibrillator is rescue-ready.
 
⚠️ Please note: There is urgent ongoing maintenance to the external cabinet. This means the defibrillator is temporarily restricted and is currently located inside the pub. It will only be available during pub opening hours until the cabinet is repaired. A notice has been placed on the cabinet to advise.
 
We have informed South Western Ambulance Service and our supplier, Heartbeat Trust UK. Repairs are expected within the next 24–48 hours, and we will update you as soon as it is resolved.
 
📞 Any concerns, please call / WhatsApp our Defibrillator On-Call Phone: 07749 036032
 
🚑 In the event of an emergency, always dial 999.
 
🙏 Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we work to keep our community life-saving ready.

🚨 Defibrillator Called Upon – Birnbeck Regeneration Trust 🚨- Posted: Saturday 20th September 2025

Early this morning, our community defibrillator was called upon by South Western Ambulance Service for a medical incident. 💚

We’re pleased to share that the device has now been fully checked, is Rescue-Ready, and available on The Circuit for the next emergency. ⚡️

A huge thank you, as always, for your ongoing support — together, we’re making Weston a safer place for everyone. 🙏

#Defibrillator #CommunitySupport #RescueReady #DonateForDefib

🚨 Defibrillator Emergency – Big Worle Hub 🚨Posted On: 11th September 2025

In the early hours of Thursday morning, the community-access defibrillator at The Big Worle Hub was used in an emergency.

Thanks to the swift actions of local people, the patient received immediate help before further medical care arrived. 💚

✅ The defibrillator has now been fully checked, new pads fitted, and a fresh security tag applied.
✅ It is Rescue Ready and back on The Circuit as Emergency Ready.

📞 Our On-Call Phone Number is clearly displayed on the defibrillator tag: 07749 036032.

A huge thank you to everyone in the community who stepped forward to help during this emergency. Together, we make a difference. 💛💚

#DefibrillatorReady #CommunityHeroes #DonateForDefib

🚨 Defibrillator Update – Regency Pub 🚨Posted On: 10th September 2025
 
2nd Defibrillator Activation this week!
 
In the early hours of this morning, the community-accessible defibrillator at The Regency Pub in town was called upon during an emergency. 💛
 
We’re pleased to confirm it is now rescue ready and back on the circuit, prepared once again should it be needed in another emergency.
Thank you all for your ongoing support in helping us maintain these life-saving devices across Weston – it truly is very much appreciated. 💚
 
Defibrillator Activation: Number 1 This Week: Posted: 08/09/2025
 
🚨 Defibrillator Called Upon This Morning in Weston-super-Mare 🚨
 
This morning, The Birnbeck Regeneration Trust defibrillator, located opposite The Captains Cabin Bar & Restaurant, was called upon to an emergency.
Incredibly, this life-saving piece of equipment was only installed three days ago by the electricians — and it has already been needed by our community. 💛
 
The defibrillator has now been checked and is rescue-ready once again, prepared for the next emergency if called upon.
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the installation and continues to back our mission.
 
You are helping us make Weston-super-Mare a safer place for all.
 

🚨 Defibrillator Called Upon – The Clubhouse at Weston-super-Mare Golf Course 🚨 – Posted: Saturday 6th September 2025

This community defibrillator was recently called upon for an incident at the Golf Clubhouse.
It has now been returned and its status updated on The Circuit as Emergency Ready once again. ✅

💡 Did you know? A Golf Course is one of the most common places for a cardiac emergency to occur within a sporting venue.

👉 To find your nearest defibrillator, visit: www.defibfinder.uk

🙏 Thank you for your continued support. To help highlight the importance of defibrillators within our community, please Like, Follow and Share this post.

📍 For all recent Defibrillator Activations in Weston-super-Mare, visit: donatefordefibwsm.co.uk/defib-activations

💚 Every defibrillator in our town plays a vital role in saving lives.

🚨 6th Defibrillator Dispatch in a Week – Highest on Record in Weston-super-Mare! 🚨 – Sunday 31st August 2025
 
On Saturday night, the defibrillator at The Regency Pub in Town was called upon during an incident – marking the 6th defibrillator dispatch this week, the highest on record for Weston-super-Mare.
 
This morning, the Donate For Defib team, together with landlord Mark, have ensured the defibrillator is fully checked, returned to The Circuit, and is once again rescue-ready ✅
 
🔗 You can see it live and ready for the next emergency here: www.defibfinder.uk
 
This means that if the defibrillator is needed again, when 999 is called, Control Room Dispatchers will know it is available and provide the location and access code to the public immediately.
 
🙏 Best wishes to everyone involved in last night’s incident, and a heartfelt thank you for your ongoing support in helping us keep Weston-super-Mare safer, together. 💛

🚨 5th Defibrillator Dispatch This Week 🚨 – Saturday 30th August 2025

At around 17:30 this evening, the Revo Defibrillator on Weston-super-Mare Seafront was called upon for the 38th time since installation.

Although the defibrillator was not used during this incident, it was requested for an emergency. Within just an hour, our team ensured it was checked, registered, and placed back on The Circuit – now fully Rescue Ready once again. 💚⚡

This life-saving piece of equipment is proudly funded by our friends at Weston-super-Mare Rotary, and we extend our thanks to Alex Michael for hosting the device outside Revo.

🙏 Best wishes to all involved in today’s emergency, and thank you to our community for your ongoing support in keeping Weston’s defibrillators available 24/7.

#Defibrillator #DonateForDefib #WestonSuperMare #CommunitySavingLives

🚨 Defibrillator in Action – This Morning 🚨  –  Tuesday 26th August 2025

This morning, one of our community defibrillators, D.R building services, was called upon and taken by a member of the public to an address where it was needed. An ambulance quickly arrived on scene, and the patient was supported thanks to the availability of this life-saving equipment.

We’re pleased to confirm the defibrillator is now back on the circuit, fully checked, and registered as Rescue Ready – prepared for the next emergency. 💚⚡

A heartfelt thank you to DR Building Services, whose generous donation made this defibrillator possible. Your support – along with the continued backing of our community – ensures that vital equipment is always nearby when every second counts.

Best wishes to all involved and thank you to all who enabled a swift response!

#BBCMakeADifference

Together, we are making Weston-super-Mare a safer place. 💛

#Donate4Defib #Defibrillator #CommunitySupport #SavingLives

Written: 21.08.2025
 
🚨 Community Update 🚨
 
Earlier this week, the Clubhouse Defibrillator Weston super Mare Golf Club was called upon in an emergency. 💚
 
We’re proud to say it has now been fully checked, maintained, and is once again Rescue-Ready ✅ – ready to save lives should it be needed again.
 
👉 Did you know? A golf course is the most common sporting venue where a cardiac arrest can occur. That’s why having accessible defibrillators in these locations is so vital. ⛳💓
 
A huge thank you for your ongoing support – it truly means so much to everyone in your local community. Together, we are making Weston-super-Mare a safer place. 💚
 

Defibrillator Activations Announcement 

Written On: 16th July 2025

🚨 DEFIBRILLATOR ACTIVATION – ANOTHER LIFE SAVED 🚨

📍 168 Medical, Weston-super-Mare

🫀 One of our Defib Legacy Programme defibrillators – placed in memory of Roy Chell – was successfully activated in a medical emergency, contributing to another life saved.

The defibrillator has now been checked and is rescue ready once again, ready to serve the community if ever needed.

This lifesaving device was made possible through your support and Roy’s legacy — ensuring access to vital equipment when every second counts. 💛

🚑 We were alerted by South Western Ambulance Service, and thanks to this life-saving device being available, it has played a vital role in the emergency response.

🙏 Our thoughts, support, and best wishes are with the family involved during this difficult time.

✅ We’re pleased to confirm that the defibrillator has now been checked and made rescue ready again, available to respond to future incidents via The Circuit – the national defibrillator network.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who supports our mission. It’s your continued help that allows us to provide and maintain these critical devices across our community.

#DefibSavesLives #DonateForDefib #LegacyOfRoyChell #AnotherLifeSaved #WestonSuperMare #DefibReady #CommunityHeroes #TheCircuit

Tags: #BBCMakeADifference

Defibrillator Activations Announcement 

Written On: 13th June 2025

🚨 DEFIBRILLATOR ACTIVATIONS – 3 TIMES IN 5 DAYS! 🚨

It hasn’t even been five days, and already THREE of our Defibrillators have been called into action by South Western Ambulance Service! 💚⚡

📍 Monday Evening – The Defibrillator outside Specsavers on the High Street (one of our Legacy Defibrillators, part of our Defibrillator Legacy Programme) was urgently called upon.

📍 Yesterday – Another activation at the Water Park in Weston-super-Mare, funded by Weston-super-Mare Town Council, showing just how vital these locations are.

📍 Early Hours This Morning – We received a third activation notification… back to Specsavers again! That’s twice in less than a week for this lifesaving site!

These activations are a stark reminder of just how critical these devices are to our community. Your support makes this possible – from funding to awareness, together we are making Weston-super-Mare safer.

We’re continuing to expand to more locations – because when seconds matter, access matters. 🙌

💛 Thank you for standing with us.
#DonateForDefib #DefibrillatorLegacy #SavingLives #WestonSuperMare #CommunityMatters #DefibAwareness

Defibrillator Activation Announcement
Written: 03/12/2024
 
Thank you to our colleagues at Avon and Somerset Police for an email this morning that we have recieved stating that one of our Defibrillators was used this morning in the early hours.
 
Just to let everyone know that this Defibrillator has now be enabled to be rescue-ready again within our town of Weston-super-Mare!
 
Further updates on our Defibrillator Activations will be listed this coming week on our weekly report!
 
Thank you for everyone’s support!
 
Thoughts are with everyone involved at this current time.

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