defibrillator deserts
Haringey Council is working to increase public-access defibrillator availability in 'defibrillator deserts'.
Haringey Council is currently working to increase the availability of public-access defibrillators in areas identified as 'defibrillator deserts', which are locations with limited access to these life-saving devices. The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is collaborating with communities to identify defibrillator guardians, install devices, and provide CPR training. An update on these measures was presented by the LAS to the North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in November 2025.
Key facts
- Haringey is addressing 'defibrillator deserts' to improve cardiac arrest survival rates. Source
- The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is identifying defibrillator guardians and installing public-access defibrillators. Source
- The LAS presented an update on its measures to the North Central London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in November 2025. Source
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