Defibrillators in Rural NI Urgently Needed | Belfast News

Two rural spots in Northern Ireland—West Tyrone and Cusher—are dangerously short on lifesaving defibrillators, with delays of up to 20 minutes. The British Heart Foundation is urging local groups to apply for free machines, prioritizing areas with the greatest need. With 1,400 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually and survival rates plummeting by 10% per minute without intervention, early access to defibrillators can mean the difference between life and death. The BHF has already installed over 180 devices and is now relaunching its program to equip communities with not just machines, but full support—including cabinets and 10-year replacement coverage. If your group can help bridge this gap, act now—saving lives starts with you. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f71453162f828c71