The Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has been fitted on a wall at Kearsney Abbey in Dover, adding to the network of life-saving equipment across the district.

Staff at Kearsney Parks will undergo training in how to use the defibrillator.

Dover District Council councillor Charlotte Zosseder said it had been placed in "a key location".

"In the crucial minutes during a cardiac arrest, it is vital that a defibrillator can be accessed quickly," she said.

"We welcome thousands of visitors to Kearsney Parks every year. Therefore it's important to have this life-saving equipment at such a key location."

A defibrillator was installed at Dover Museum in October, and last summer, 100 people from 34 businesses and community groups across Dover, Deal and Sandwich took part in training sessions organised by the council.

Defibrillators can increase chance of survival from cardiac arrest from around 5% to between 50 and 70%.

While training is not required, the odds of survival increase if the person using the equipment has been trained.

Would you know where your nearest public Defibrillator is installed?  Would you feel confident using the defibrillator in an emergency situation?  Defib training is included on all our First Aid courses and it could help save a life.

Find out more about Defibrillators in your area here.