A primary school in Southfields has had a defibrillator set up on site.

St Michael’s CE Primary School, Granville Road, has had an Automated External Defibrillator installed as part of SADS UK’s Big Shock Campaign to make defibrillators available in all schools.

Anne Jolly, Founder of SADS UK, the Ashley Jolly SAD Trust, said: “SADS UK is pleased that St Michael's CE Primary School will benefit from having a defibrillator to restart the heart if there is a cardiac arrest on the premises.

“SADS UK works with schools and highlights the fact that as schools are a major hub in the community they should have defibrillators in place to save lives. Using CPR alone provides a 5% chance of survival but early use of the defibrillator as well increases the chance of survival to over 50%; this is why SADS UK is so passionate about putting this lifesaving equipment in schools.”

The London Ambulance Service provided training about the equipment at the school.

Copies of ‘The Warning Signs’ leaflets have been provided to the school to assist people who may have an underlying cardiac condition to be identified and treated.

If you would like further information about placing a defibrillator in your community please contact Anne Jolly, SADS UK on 01277 811215, email, info@sadsuk.org.