Medical

Defibrillators

Called cPADs (Community Public Access Defibrillators) the yellow boxes each contain an AED – Automated External Defibrillator. When directed to it by the ambulance service, this equipment will enable any member of the public to provide immediate lifesaving assistance to someone suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Briantspuddle – sited on the wall outside the Briantspuddle Village Hall, adjacent to the entrance.
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Affpuddle – housed in the red telephone box at Affpuddle, located opposite St Lawrence’s Church.
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You can also use Defib finder website to find the defibrillator nearest you

The Community Heartbeat Trust “were very pleased to support another community in installing this life saving equipment, the benefits of having AED’s immediately accessible within communities is now well documented. I would encourage any village or community group wishing to follow Briantspuddle’s example to get in touch with us through our website by clicking on the link below”

https://www.communityheartbeat.org.uk

Dentist

if you are looking for a local dentist search under https://www.dentistnearme.uk

Doctor

Medical cover for the majority of the parish is provided by general practice surgeries in Puddletown and Bere Regis.

Vet

For pets and other animals there are veterinary practices close by in Puddletown and Wool, or in Dorchester.