The idea to site a public access defibrillator at Mead View farm in Sileby, Leicestershire came about following an incident at the farm when an elderly caravaner suffering a cardiac emergency. At that time there wasn't a defibrillator nearby. The good news is that has now been rectified with the siting of a public access defibrillator just outside the farm gates with a notice at the end of the drive showing its location. The lifesaving equipment is also available 24/07 to the surrounding Sileby community should it be required in an emergency.

The defibrillator was funded by the owners of the farm and the external cabinet which will keep the defibrillator safe was donated by the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT). The defibrillator has also been registered with EMAS. Once registered, all AEDs are included on the Circuit. The Circuit is the national defibrillator network which connects defibrillators to NHS ambulance services across the UK so that in those crucial moments after a cardiac arrest, they can be accessed quickly to help save lives.

Meadow View Farm is a small family run working farm and close in proximity to Sileby village in the heart of Charnwood. The farm is surrounded by 150 acres belong to Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife - https://www.meadowviewfarm.co.uk/

The proprietor of the farm, Snowy Cutler said: " The JHMT helped us by donating the cabinet to house the AED and have been very supportive throughout the whole process, from start to finish. Family members and colleagues will also undergo CPR and AED familiarisation training led by JHMT in the very near future. We are really pleased to have the defibrillator at the farm gates and although we hope never to need to use it. As well as providing a heart safe environment for all our campers and visitors, it is also available 24/07 should it ever be required in an emergency for the wider Sileby community."

Charles Poole from JHMT, said: " 'A sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen anywhere, any time, to anyone, whether at home, at work, at leisure or playing sport. Immediate action, including recognising the signs of a SCA, contacting the Ambulance (999) Service, immediate CPR and prompt use of a Defibrillator saves lives, with survival rates increasing from 10% to 50% and more. The Cutler family are to be congratulated for recognising the lack of a Public Access Defibrillator in their area and working to host an installation.'

As well as providing free CPR and defibrillator training, the JHMT works hard to raise awareness of sudden heart deaths, helps to provide community defibrillators and runs Inspire, a local grants scheme for inspirational young people.

The Leicestershire charity was set up after the tragic death of Rothley teenager Joe Humphries in 2012, who died from sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) while out on a run.

To find out more about the work of the Trust, apply for training and support, or to help out with the charity's work, visit the website at www.jhmt.org.uk

You can also follow the Trust on Facebook at facebook.com/JHMTorguk and Twitter @JHMTorguk .