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Most Common Questions
Why do you ask for a £900 contribution?
The £900 contribution pays for a portion of the package you receive whilst allowing us to continue to fund AEDs for other people.
Why do you only supply unlocked cabinets?
During a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, quick defibrillation is necessary for the best chances of survival. Defibrillators placed in locked cabinets require a member of the public to ring the local ambulance service to obtain the access code which could waste valuable time.
For every minute that passes without defibrillation, 10% of the chance of survival diminishes.
In addition, extensive research by the Resuscitation Council UK has shown that locked cabinets do little to deter vandalism and theft.
Why must the AED be located outside?
The devices we part-fund must be publicly accessible 24/7.
Who is responsible for the device once it is installed?
Each device must have a named Guardian. Once awarded, The Sussex Heart Charity assumes no responsibility for the device.
I'm worried about theft and vandalism
The Sussex Heart Charity has placed over 300 devices throughout Sussex with theft and vandalism affecting less than 1% of them over the past five years.