Defibrillator and Bleed Control Kit 

The public access defibrillator and bleed control kit are located at Cratfield Village Hall, Manse Lane, Cratfield, Halesworth, IP19 0DJ.

Cratfield Parish Council is committed to supporting community safety and wellbeing, and this equipment is available for use in a medical emergency.

The defibrillator is designed to provide immediate assistance to someone suffering a cardiac arrest while awaiting the arrival of the emergency services. Call 999 and clear voice instructions are provided, and it can be used by members of the public with no prior training.

In addition, the Parish Council has installed a bleed control kit in the village as part of its ongoing commitment to public safety. A bleed control kit contains specialist first aid equipment designed to help control severe bleeding following an accident or emergency until professional medical help arrives. In rural areas, where ambulance response times may be longer, having rapid access to this equipment can make a vital difference and could help to save a life.

Parishioners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the location of both the defibrillator and the bleed control kit so they can be accessed quickly if ever needed. In all emergencies, 999 should be called immediately. When contacting the emergency services, the defibrillator cabinet code will be provided along with instructions on how to use the defibrillator. If any parishioner would like the cabinet code in advance (can be stored on your mobile phone), please speak to a Councillor.

For further details contact the Clerk at clerk@cratfield-pc.gov.uk