AEDs have the potential to save the lives of cardiac arrest victims while rescuers wait for an ambulance to arrive. If defibrillation begins within 3-5 minutes of collapse, survival rates stand at around 50-70%. However, with each minute of delay, the chances of survival decrease by 10%. For this reason, it’s essential that the number of defibrillator locations increases so that members of the public have quick, easy access to them across the country.

EZ Hampers and the neighbouring businesses on Viaduct Road, Altrincham, along with your help would like to ensure an AED is accessible on the Bridgewater Canal. The unit will be installed on the outside of the building so it is accessible 24 hours a day.