Who are Turtle Medical?
Turtle Medical is dedicated to providing high-quality defibrillator solutions that help save lives. First founded as Turtle Engineering Ltd, we’ve worked closely with Cardiac Science and Community First Responder Groups to develop safe, reliable, and weatherproof defibrillator cabinets for public access.
Originally designed as “all weather” defibrillator cabinets to withstand the harsh outdoor conditions in the UK, the cabinets proved to be just as in demand for indoor use. They’re effective because of their high visibility and excellent protection of defibrillator equipment.
From cabinets to complete defibrillator solutions
Over time, we realised there was a much bigger need for reliable defib solutions. It wasn’t just about protecting the defibrillator; the whole system had to be available and in full working order when needed.
That’s when we decided to expand. Now, we don’t just supply cabinets, we provide:
- Defibrillators – reliable and easy-to-use devices for emergency situations
- Bleed kits – essential first aid for serious injuries
- Training – ensuring people feel confident using defibrillators
- Servicing and Support – keeping your equipment in perfect condition
- Monitoring and tracking – be alerted when your defib is deployed and track where it is
A family-run business with a local focus
A family-run business based in the UK, we work with local suppliers to build each cabinet right here at home. Quality matters to us, and we know that different organisations and communities have different needs. That’s why we take the time to understand your situation and recommend what’s right for you.
Having supplied equipment to London boroughs, NHS ambulance services, The National Trust, and more, we’re well placed to assess your needs and provide expert advice.
Meet our team
Mike
The founder and inventor of most of our products, Mike started Turtle in 2011 and has done every job going! From making the tea to inventing the next lifesaving device, Mike does it all, finding time for cabinet installations as well as dealing with suppliers and tenders. It is rare that you can see Mike’s desk under an array of projects, jumping from one thing to another but somehow always moving the company forward.
Amy
Fiercely self-motivated, Amy is the one behind the scenes making the day-to-day activities happen. It’s Amy you are likely to meet first, whether on the end of a phone or an email, or processing your orders, whilst also making bleed kits, ordering supplies and customising all those bleed kits with different charity logos. Whilst Amy came to Turtle with no technical knowledge of defibs, she has learnt about all the different makes and models and regularly helps customers find the right defib for their business or community.
Lucy
Primarily focused on Sales, Lucy is a master problem solver so has taken on the task of overseeing installations, liaising with the customer, install team, site custodian and anyone else involved to make sure the process works every time. Able to talk to anyone, Lucy is a very quick learner and, thanks to her knowledge of our array of products, can work through solutions with our customers to ensure they get exactly what is needed.
David
The newest member of the team, David brings with him a wealth of experience and has lightened Mike’s load undertaking the bulk of the installs and servicing jobs. When back in the workshop David works with the workshop team building our cabinets and tendering to our printers ensuring they all work and are correctly maintained.
The Workshop Team
A group who don’t like the limelight but are key to the operation of our business, they manufacture cabinets and transform Mike’s crazy ideas into products, especially enjoying the challenges of shipping solar and wind cabinets and hoop bars around the country.
Why we do what we do
What truly motivates us is the knowledge that our work has the power to save lives. Having had people in our own lives become unwell as well as working directly to support bereaved families, we know that the reality is that sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. And every time it happens it is devastating.
But quick access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing reliable products, expert guidance, and ongoing support so that life saving devices can be there when they’re needed most.