Due to the public’s increased awareness of CPADs (Community Public Access Defibrillators) and the life saving ability of these devices, more and more businesses, groups and individuals are now looking into the practicalities of funding a CPAD for their community.

However, funding the CPAD is only the starting point of a very complex procedure. There are many pitfalls, some of which may result in a CPAD being unsuitable for the purpose for which it was purchased.

Common pitfalls are:

• Selecting the wrong equipment.

• Installing the CPAD in the least productive location.

• Installing the CPAD too close to another CPAD.

• Failure to register the CPAD for activation in an emergency.

• Mis-understanding the difference between AED Apps and registration for activation.

• Failure to conduct regular checks to ensure the defibrillator is rescue ready.

• Failure to ensure that the external cabinet is kept in working order.

The Package:

Public Access Defibrillators UK offers a complete package consisting of:

• Assistance with Fundraising.

• Acquisition of top of the range defibrillators and security coded cabinets.

• Advice on installation.

• CPR & AED training. Donations appreciated.

• Public Liability cover.

• Registration with the Circuit to ensure activation in an emergency.

• Appointment of a Defibrillator Guardian.

• Completion of regular reports to the Circuit.

• Assistance with ongoing funding of consumables, pads & batteries.

• Access to Guardian and Fundraiser chat groups through which advice and support is given through a group of like thinking members.

• Site visit following a deployment to ensure that the defibrillator is still rescue ready.