3 July 2023
Expressions of Interest Invited for £1m Defibrillator Fund
Expressions of Interest are being invited from local community organisations in England for notification of applications opening.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is inviting community organisations from across England to bid for funding for an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their area.
The £1 million fund which is not yet open for applications is expected to provide around 1,000 new defibrillators in community spaces across England.
Local community organisations, such as sports clubs, local theatres, community halls, etc., may register their interest now.
To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that defibrillators will be placed in areas where they are most needed, such as places with high footfall, vulnerable people, rural areas or due to the nature of activity at the site.
Commenting on the Fund, Minister of State for Care, Helen Whately, said:
“If you run a space in your community that could benefit from one, please register your interest for our £1 million grant, and join our drive to widen the availability of this incredible technology.”
Organisations who submit an expression of interest will be notified once grant applications open.
Expressions of Interest are currently being accepted.