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British Heart Foundation - Defibrillator Programme
Created: 18/02/2024
News/Events Category: Funding and Finance
This item will show under the following categories: Health and Social CareThe British Heart Foundation (BHF) is giving out a limited number of free defibrillators to community groups in the UK. To be eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator, you must:
- Keep the defibrillator in the provided cabinet, unlocked and uncoded so that it’s accessible to the public 24 hours a day
- Make sure that the cabinet has a constant electricity supply so that the defibrillator stays at the right temperature in cold weather and is visible in the dark
- Have a clear need for the device (for example, be in a busy location, or where a public access defibrillator (PAD) is not within 200 metres)
- Have authorisation from the property owner to install the defibrillator
- Register the defibrillator on The Circuit (the national defibrillator network) within four weeks of installation
- Be committed to promoting BHF’s free online RevivR CPR training in your community with the resources provided
Who can apply
You must be applying on behalf of a community group. Some examples of groups they accept are:
- Church organisations and other places of worship
- Social clubs
- Parish councils
- Local social enterprise organisations
- Community centres
How to apply
Apply online via the BHF's website.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 28 February 2024.
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