Defibrillators

In case of emergency, dial 999.

This map shows the locations of defibrillator units within the council area to help residents understand their distribution. It also shows locations submitted by other local councils to build up a national map.

Please note, this map is not definitive and may contain errors. It should not be used for emergency purposes.

For all available Defibrillators near your location across the UK search the British Heart Foundation’s Defib Finder website,

New Defibrillator 2024

We are delighted to announce the installation of a new defibrillator at the South end of the village. This addition increases the total number of defibrillators in Bolton le Sands to 4. The new defibrillator, sponsored by the Women’s Institute and our Parish Council, can be found in the old phone box situated on the corner of Slyne Road and Bypass Road, across from Broadlands Drive.

Slyne Road and Bypass Road defibrillator

What is a defibrillator?

A defibrillator is a device that gives a jolt of energy to the heart. It helps get the heart beating again when someone is in cardiac arrest, and their heart has stopped.

You might also hear it being called a defib, a PAD (public access defibrillator) or an AED (automated external defibrillator).

How to use a defibrillator

If someone is in cardiac arrest, call 999 and start CPR. If you’re on your own, do not interrupt CPR to find a defibrillator. If it’s possible, send someone else to find one. When you call 999, the operator can tell you if there’s a public-access defibrillator nearby.

Anyone can use a defibrillator. You do not need training. Once you turn it on, it will give clear step-by-step voice instructions. Many defibrillators also have visual prompts and images showing how to use them.

The device checks the person’s heart rhythm and will only tell you to give them a shock if it’s needed. You cannot shock yourself or someone else accidentally.

For more information visit the British Heart Foundation.

Defibrillator Locations

• Slyne Road Phone box on the corner of Slyne Road and Bypass Road, opposite Broadlands Drive. Available 24 hours. Funded by the Women’s Institute BLS and BLS Parish Council
• Sands News, Coastal Road Garage, Bolton le Sands. Available 24hrs. Funded by the Women’s Institute.
• Outside the Community Centre Bolton le Sands, available 24hrs.
  Funded by the Community Centre and BLS Parish Council.
• Outside Brookfield (Ash Trees) Doctors Surgery A6 Bolton le Sands, available 24hrs. Funded by Carnforth Rotary Club.

Other nearby defibrillators

• Archers Café Red Bank Farm, The Shore, Bolton le Sands. Available 24hrs.
• Morecambe Lodge Farm, Shore Lane, Bolton le Sands. Available 24hrs.
• Outside the entrance to St. Luke’s Primary School Slyne with Hest. Available 24hrs. Funded by Slyne with Hest Primary School Rota Kids Project.
• Outside the entrance to the Community Centre Slyne with Hest. Available 24hrs. Funded by the Community Centre.

Bolton-le-Sands Fire Station

The current building located on Bye-pass road was built in 1970 and houses two appliances, a retained pump and one reserve pump.  The station is a retained Fire Station and firefighters are not on site 24 hours a day. There has been a Fire Service based in Bolton-le-Sands since 1939 which for many years was led by members of the McGaffigan family.

Bolton-le-Sands Fire Station