PADS Dundee

28/07/2025

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20/12/2024

03/12/2024

Appeal For Information – Theft of Defibrillator, Stanley

We are currently investigating the theft of a community-accessible defibrillator from its housing outside the Spar shop in Percy Street, Stanley. This is thought to have occurred about 1:30am on Sunday 27th October.

The theft was not initially reported to police as it was thought that the defibrillator may have been taken for proper use in a medical incident, however on 11th November it was discovered discarded in a carrier bag in the Bertha Park area of Perth. The battery was missing, and cost of replacement and repairs is estimated at around £360.

Officers would like to trace two men who were seen removing the defibrillator from its cabinet. The first is described as tall with dark hair, wearing a dark jacket and dark jacket. The second is also described as tall with dark hair, wearing a dark shirt open over a lighter undershirt and dark bottoms. They were seen to get into a black disabled-access taxi which then drove off. We would like to appeal to this taxi driver to contact us.

If you have any information that could assist us, please call 101 or speak to any police officer. Also, information can be provided anonymously through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111. Our reference is CR/436904/24.

21/07/2024

We feel we need to address a post. Pictured below, Its a old post from around 2022. It's been going round alot recently. It's about asking your smart device for help of how to do CPR when someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest.

We suggest that you call 999 and follow their guidance on CPR

Not all smart devices give best advice and may give inflicting advice as they don't know the exact emergency.

I know my Alexa doesn't give you instructions.

06/06/2024

This is fantastic news. More public access Defibrillators needed. Just ashame they can't all be located in one mapping system.

A new publicly accessible defibrillator could be installed in City Square.

The City Governance committee will consider a report at its next meeting on an assessment of units available across Dundee communities.

More details here https://bit.ly/3VdQ87j

08/03/2024

Did you know women are less likely to receive defibrillation following a cardiac arrest, and that the main reason behind public fear is that they don't feel comfortable removing a bra?!
This charity is doing some amazing work to help demystify the fear:

Educating men and women on the importance of using a defibrillator safely and to encourage them to remove the bra in an emergency to increase the chances of survival.

05/03/2024

A fantastic addition to the PAD (Public Access Defibrillator) already around Dundee. Well done to Dundee First Aid Training for such a fantastic donation.

We are absolutely delighted to say that the FREE defibrillator giveaway we ran late last year has now been ordered and will be fitted to the pavillion at Charlotte Street, Dundee the home of Dundee West FC ASAP.

This will be a massive benefit to not only the sports teams participating at Charlotte Street during training sessions and matches but also to the nearby local community should a defibrillator ever be needed in a medical emergency.

James and I are fully committed to making Dundee a safer place for us to live by offering this living saving equipment FREE of charge and and by providing regular FREE course giveaways to the people of Dundee.

We are here to help you help others ❤️

After the incident involving a player from Monifieth Athletic FC at the weekend during a Chamber Practice Dundee Saturday Morning Football League we want to go even further and offer more FREE training over the coming months.

Please help us support the people of Dundee by simply liking and sharing our posts or considering us for your first aid training needs , the more we get, the more we can give back ❤️

28/02/2024

Witnessed or given CPR and need to talk to someone about it?

It is estimated that between 3,000 and 6,000 Scots are involved in providing CPR after cardiac arrest to members of the public each year.

This can be a traumatic experience, which can impact on wellbeing and result in emotional and social challenges

Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland have launched an advice line with trained healthcare professionals, who are here to listen and help you process what you’ve experienced and provide advice, support and a friendly, listening ear.