Things you should consider before applying for an AED
- You will need to make a contribution of £900 towards the overall cost of the AED and cabinet.
- The defibrillator must be freely accessible to the public 24/7 and be placed externally in the supplied unlocked cabinet.
- The defibrillator must be located in either East or West Sussex.
- You must investigate if there is already an AED located nearby.
- Do you have or need permission for the AED to be installed at the proposed location?
- The cabinet must be connected to a mains power supply.
- The device must have a named ‘Guardian’.
- Are there other organisations nearby that could also benefit?
- How will you raise awareness of the device once installed?