Understanding defibrillators
Learn about what a defibrillator is and how and when to use one to save a life.
Defibrillators
A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. Find out how to use one, where to buy one, what funding opportunities we have and more.
Learn more about defibrillators
What to know before getting a defibrillator
Defibrillators could save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. But there are a few things you should know before getting one.
Defibrillator stories
Discover the stories of cardiac arrest survivors, along with volunteers and organisations ensuring their defibrillators are ready to help save lives.
Get a defibrillator
Find your nearest defibrillator
To find your nearest defibrillator quickly and easily, type a postcode into our Defib Finder.
Buy a defibrillator
We sell a variety of defibrillators, and all the accessories you'll need. Visit our shop to find a defibrillator you can trust.
Funded defibrillators for community groups
Find out if your community group is eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator when applications reopen in summer 2025.
Once you have your defibrillator
How to look after your defibrillator
Defibrillators need maintenance to ensure they are ready in an emergency. Learn more on BHF’s online defibrillator shop.
Register your defibrillator to help save lives
Registering your defibrillator on The Circuit can help emergency services know where it is in an emergency.