The Department of Health has awarded us £1 million to make public access defibrillators and CPR training more widely available in communities across England.
Applications open on Thursday 1 October 2015 and close in March 2016.
The packages
There are three packages available:
- A free public access defibrillator, CPR training kit and a cabinet
- A free public access defibrillator and CPR training kit
- A cabinet to improve accessibility to a current defibrillator
The defibrillators available are the ZOLL AED Plus and the iPAD SP1 and the cabinets offered are the Aivia 210 and DefibSafe. Unlocked and uncoded versions will be provided as standard.
The CPR kits are our Call Push Rescue training pack. These contain enough equipment to train 10 people at a time. Anyone can watch and learn how to do CPR in less than 30 minutes. All you need is the means to watch the educational film either on a DVD or online and some space to practice.
A maximum of five packages can be requested per organisation and are provided free of charge.
Who they fund
Successful applications must demonstrate:
- That the defibrillator will be accessible to the public, preferably 24/7
- A commitment to train the local community in CPR
- A clear need for the device such as high footfall or a rural location
Replacement defibrillators will not be funded.
How to apply
Applications must be made online. The local NHS ambulance service will need to approve your form before it can be submitted for consideration. This is done as part of the online application process.