Exclusive UK Defibrillator Scheme

The Scheme will support distribution of AEDs across UK. Applications will receive part funding from London Hearts alongside their own funding. Applicants will be required to raise c.£660 per unit for a portable/internal AED and c.£950 for an External AED.

Automated External Defibrillator

Your application will be managed by London Hearts Charity.

Our contact details for the scheme are:

info@londonhearts.org

020 7043 2493

Defibrillation is the only method to treat someone in cardiac arrest. Every minute that a person in Sudden Cardiac Arrest does not receive defibrillation, their chances of survival drop by 7-10%. If a Defibrillator is applied to a patient within the first 3-5 minutes the chances of survival increases from 6% to over 70%.

The AED device that you will receive is fully automated and provides simple voice prompts on how to use it in the event of cardiac arrest.

There are no official AED training requirements, however we will supply a professionally recorded online awareness training session with an FAQ section. This will be provided when your AED is dispatched.

This training session can be saved for future reference and refresher sessions, to support individuals and help improve their confidence in using the device.

The AED is powered by a 5 year long life battery and does not require charging.

Depending on whether you intend to store the defibrillator indoors or outdoors depends on the storage equipment you require:

If you intend to store the defibrillator internally it can be supplied with either a C series carry case, Internal AED Wall Bracket or Internal alarmed cabinet – No power supply is required for these options.

If you wish to install the defibrillator externally it needs to be stored in an External Heated Locked or Unlocked Cabinet (choice of locked or unlocked is your preference).  The external cabinet requires a power supply and is able to be run off a standard 3 pin plug.

The funding for the scheme is based on a first come, first served basis. Funding will be only be confirmed once applicant’s part funding has been received.

The AED runs daily self diagnostic tests itself and does not require any annual servicing. We simply recommend a visual check of the unit on a regular basis. The device consumables need to be replaced within manufacturer guidelines pads (3 years or if used) and battery (5 years). Funding for replacement consumables is not provided.

All External Defibrillators should be registered on the ambulance service national database. Registration of an internal defibrillator is optional.

Registration can be done via the UK’s National Defibrillator Database at: The Circuit