Automated External Defibrillators
The use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) is recognised as highly beneficial in helping those who have suffered cardiac arrest, and it is estimated that 90-95% of cardiac arrests are fatal unless someone acts quickly. Think CPR, then raise the alarm and then think "where is the nearest defibrillator?" Research has shown that every minute without defibrillation reduces the chance of someone surviving an arrest by 10%.
Whilst our first aiders are all trained in the use of AED's, there is no need for specific training: anyone can use a AED and there is no risk of hurting someone should a AED need to be used by someone who has not been trained.
Please watch Ben's Story to see how effective an AED can be, even in the hands of a relative novice.
There are a number of AED's at the University of Warwick and the details of their location is available below.
If you require access to an AED located inside a secure box where a keycode is required please contact the Community Safety Team for the code.
The Health and Safety Department manage the University's AED's, with the help of; the Community Safety Team, Building Managers, responsible nominated people in each area as well as first aiders.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact health and safety training mailboxLink opens in a new window
*updated last 27/04/2022
Ref Number | Location | Responsible person | Location | Accessibility |
AED 1 | Community Safety | Andy Blenkinsop | Gatehouse | Public access: 24/7 open access |
AED 2 | Community Safety | Andy Blenkinsop | Mobile 1 | 24/7 but only accessible via Community Safety Team |
AED 3 | Community Safety | Andy Blenkinsop | Mobile 2 | 24/7 but only accessible via Community Safety Team |
AED 4 | Community Safety | Andy Blenkinsop | Mobile 3 | 24/7 but only accessible via Community Safety Team |
AED 6 | Sports and Wellness Hub | Tim Kaye | Reception desk - ground floor | Public access: Monday - Friday 6.00am - 11.00pm Saturday - Sunday 7.00am - 8.00pm |
AED 7 | Sports and Wellness Hub | Tim Kaye | Gym area (first floor) | Public access: Monday - Friday 6.00am - 11.00pm Saturday - Sunday 7.00am - 8.00pm |
AED 8 | Westwood Tennis Centre | Tim Kaye | Westwood Tennis Centre (outside building) | Secure box - keycode required |
AED 5 | Arts Centre | Barry Croxford | Art centre foyer - alongside the Woods-Scawen room | Public access: Mon-Sun 12pm - 7pm |
AED 16 | WMG | John Roberts | IDL reception - adjacent room 0.3 1st floor | ID card access required - access only 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 13 | WMG | John Roberts | EIC battery testing | ID card access required - restricted access only |
AED 14 | WMG | John Roberts | EIC reception | ID card access required |
AED 12 | WMG | John Roberts | IIPSI reception desk - foyer area | ID card access required - access only 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 10 | WMG | John Roberts | IINM Office 1st Floor | ID card access required - restricted access only |
AED 11 | WMG | John Roberts | IMC Reception | ID card access required- access only 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 17 | WMG | John Roberts | Materials Engineering Centre (MEC) room 0.016 | ID card access required - access only 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 15 | WMG | John Roberts | AMMC kitchen | ID card access required - restricted access only |
AED 18 | WMG | John Roberts | Degree Apprenticeship Centre (DAC) Ground Floor atrium | ID card access required |
AED 9 | Warwick Medical School - Gibbet Hill Cafe | Mary Bagnall/ Gill Prince | Gibbet Hill Cafe, Atrium area outside GLT3 | ID card access required - access only 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 19 | Wellesbourne campus | Laura Harris | Reception, Prince Phillip Building | Public access: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 20 | Cryfield Pavillion | Tim Kaye | Cryfield Pavillion Reception - next to vending machine | Restricted access - area opened due to events only |
AED 21 | Library | Vicki Knowles |
Library Floor 1 entrance lobby |
ID card access required - access only 8.30am - midnight Monday to Sunday |
AED 22 | Warwick Business School (WBS) | Facilities team | Ground Floor - mid Atrium, outside corridor leading to rooms 0.104-7 | ID card access required for building but AED in open corridor |
AED 23 | Argent Court | Mark Evans | Kitchen area - ground floor | ID card access required - access only 8.00am - 4.00pm |
AED 24 | Beehive | Simon Loveridge | Reception | ID card access required |
AED 25 | Science Concourse (Physics Building) | Stephanie Brown | Outside B2.04 Chemistry |
ID card access required Secure box - keycode required |
AED 26 | NAIC (PLBB) | Ian Stoker | Reception desk 0.101 | Public access: Mon- Fri 7.00am - 6.00pm and restricted access out of hours |
AED 27 | Rootes Social Building | Andy Blenkinsop / Clive Singleton | Inside entrance door |
ID card access required - access only 8.00am - 10.00pm term time and 7.00am - 11.00pm vacation time Secure box - keycode required |
AED 28 | Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research building (IBRB) - Gibbet Hill | Mary Bagnall/ Gill Prince |
Ground floor in the IBRB
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ID card access required
Secure box - keycode required
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AED 29 | WMG - Wellesbourne/ Engineering Block | John Roberts |
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Community Safety:
Internal 22222
External: 024765 22222
Useful Links
How to use a Automated external defibrillator Link opens in a new window- a downloadable St. John's Ambulance poster
Using a Automated external defibrillator - link to video which demonstrates how to use a Automated external defibrillator courtesy of St. John's Ambulance
Bystanders can save lives - Sudden Cardiac Arrest - This page brings together existing resources and information to support staff and students to be better prepared to respond to situations where someone may be experiencing a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).