Community Public Access Defibrillator (cPAD) Guidance
9. Appendices
9.1. Appendix 1: A table displaying the approximate costs of purchasing, installation, and upkeep of a defibrillator
These prices are estimates only, and subject to change.
Component | Approximate cost |
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A new defibrillator (one-off cost) | ~£800 to £1200 plus VAT |
A secure cabinet (one-off cost) | ~£600 plus VAT |
Installation of the defibrillator (one-off cost) | As per electrician cost |
Replacement defibrillator pads (ongoing) | ~£45 |
Batteries | ~£200 |
Annual electricity costs | ~£50 |
9.2. Appendix 2: Content of the Public Health Resource Library CPR training resources
The training kit is developed to support people to learn how to perform CPR through the video, step by step. Therefore, individuals are not required to have the knowledge prior to the training.
Each CPR training kit includes:
- 10 mini-CPR manikins
- 10 pump bags
- BHF DVDs to show:
- how and when to perform CPR on an adult or child
- how to put someone in the recovery position
- how to use a public access defibrillator
- 10 kneel mats
- 1 manual pump for the instructor
- Manikin wipes (borrower will need to replace the wipes)
9.3. Appendix 3: Further information, advice and support
See further advice and support information:
- British Heart Foundation - CPR and defibrillators: how to save a life
- British Heart Foundation - How to do CPR - this video can be used as training for volunteers and Community groups with steps by steps guide
- British Heart Foundation - Learn CPR in 15 minutes
- British Heart Foundation - Defibrillators - a video to demonstrate how to use defibrillators
- St John Ambulance
- YouTube - How to use a defibrillator with St John Ambulance
- you can borrow the BHF Call Push Rescue training kits from the Public Health Resources Library, contact 01642 526933
- contact Stockton Public Health for advice on installing defibrillator on 01642 526697
- NHS - Heart failure
- Resuscitation Council UK
- BJM Journals - Public access defibrillation remains out of reach for most victims of out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest