Status of this service: Open to new applications
Last updated: 26 June 2024
As a Local Authority we recognise the role we can play in supporting local communities to be safe and healthy places to live.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED's) are portable devices that can be used on someone having a cardiac arrest. They check the heart rhythm and send an electric shock to the heart to try and restore a normal rhythm.
In the event of someone suffering a cardiac arrest, the time it takes to administer aid is critical. Having access to a nearby defibrillator can greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to administer lifesaving support.
They give the best possible chance for someone to survive until medical services arrive. Prompt CPR and defibrillation can more than double someone’s chances of survival.
Our Community Defibrillator Service provides new defibrillators and helps maintain existing devices in public locations throughout West Lindsey.
Through this service we can provide:
Receive regular checks, on-going maintenance, and replacement parts for your defibrillator.
Apply to have a new defibrillator installed in your community with ongoing maintenance.
All defibrillators require regular checks and ongoing maintenance. The electrode pads and battery inside a defibrillator are consumable parts and will need replacing. Electrode pads need replacing every time the pads are opened even if the defibrillator isn’t used to deliver a shock. Batteries need replacing every time a defibrillator is used or when the battery expires.
If the defibrillator isn’t used, typically pads and batteries have a lifespan of between 2 to 4 years before they need replacing. If these parts are not maintained, the defibrillator may not work in an emergency.
Our defibrillator maintenance provides peace of mind that your community defibrillator will be kept emergency ready.
Defibrillator maintenance includes:
Ambulance Services notify us directly when your defibrillator is used. We attend automatically when this happens to check and service the defibrillator. If the defibrillator has been used, we will replace the battery and pads to make it emergency ready again.
We will attend in person to perform quarterly checks on your defibrillator. Our officers will ensure the defibrillator is emergency ready, check the cabinet is in working order and replace parts as needed.
If your defibrillator is deployed or out of action for any reason, we will provide a loan device until your defibrillator is operational again. This ensures there is always a defibrillator available.
The battery and pads on a defibrillator typically last for 2 to 4 years and need replacing every time the defibrillator is used. Through this service you receive unlimited replacements when needed.
The cost of defibrillator maintenance is £106* (including VAT) per year.
This service is billed annually covering the financial year April to March. Organisations joining mid-financial year will be billed pro-rata.
This service is billed by invoice, and we provide a range of methods for payment including BACS and cheque.
*Price valid until 31 March 2025.
Any organisation can join our defibrillator maintenance service.
To be eligible to register for defibrillator maintenance, the defibrillator location must meet the following requirements:
To register for defibrillator maintenance, please complete our online application form.
Eligible organisations can apply to have a new defibrillator installed for wider community access. The average cost for a new fully installed defibrillator is approximately £2,000. Our Community Grant Programme provides funding support meaning you only need to make a match contribution for a new defibrillator.
A new community defibrillator with maintenance includes:
Defibrillators can be installed at a range of locations including village halls, telephone kiosks, shops, pubs, schools, and community buildings. We use qualified electricians to complete all installations.
All new defibrillator installations require access to a power source. Power is required for the heater inside the defibrillator cabinet. The heater uses minimal power and ensure the defibrillator electrode pads do not freeze when the temperature drops below 5° Celsius.
We part fund the cost of new defibrillators. A financial contribution must be made for each defibrillator applied for. This can come from the organisation applying, local fundraising and donations or grant funding. You can’t use other West Lindsey District Council grant funding as your contribution towards this service.
A contribution of £600* is required for each new defibrillator installation. This will be payable prior to installation.
*Price valid until 31 March 2025.
Any organisation can apply for a new community defibrillator to be installed.
Each new defibrillator location must meet the following requirements:
Our Community Defibrillator Service has terms and conditions. All organisations registering for defibrillator maintenance or applying for a new community defibrillator must accept these terms and conditions.
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If you have any questions about this service or need further advice, please contact us by email at defib@west-lindsey.gov.uk