Find Out Now surveyed 1,000 GB adults about defibrillators on 25th February 2026, filtered to be nationally representative by age, gender and region. Data tables can be found here

Have you ever received first aid training?
Yes 61% | No 39%

Do you know the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack?
Yes 44% | No 56%

Do you know what a defibrillator (AED) is?
Yes 96% | No 5%

Do you know how to use a defibrillator (AED)?
Yes 48% | No 52%
18–29: 57% Yes
30–39: 47% Yes
40–54: 54% Yes
55–64: 46% Yes
65–74: 39% Yes
75+: 35% Yes

Regarding defibrillators, which comes closest to your view?
You need formal training before you should use one 25%
Anyone can use one, even without formal training 61%
Don’t know 14%

Did you know that defibrillators talk to you, giving spoken instructions when turned on?
Yes 67% | No 33%

Do you know where the nearest defibrillator is to your home?
Yes 48% | No 52%