A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Priory Woods Cemetery in Hull. 

The device adds to the one already available at Chanterlands Crematorium, as well as those at other council locations. 

A defibrillator is a medical device used to restart the heart during cardiac arrest. 

They can be very expensive pieces of equipment, often costing upwards of £1,500 to purchase and install. 

This particular installation has been made possible by Hull Action for Neighbourhood Defibrillators (HANDS), a partnership where Hull City Council works with other organisations such as the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, the Rotary Club of Hull, and the Oliver King Foundation – which works to prepare communities for sudden cardiac emergencies.

Councillor Ted Dolman, portfolio holder for communities and community safety, said: “We always hope this equipment never has to be used but I’m proud as a council we are doing our bit to make Hull a little safer.”

Hull now has well over 100 defibrillators available in public places, including shops, pubs, and tourist spots. 

To find out where the nearest defibrillator is to you, visit https://www.defibfinder.uk/