Community Public Access Defibrillator (cPAD) Guidance

Many publicly available defibrillators are funded through donations or local fundraising. North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) offer funding for areas they have identified as having a higher need for a cPAD across the North East, found on the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) website. The identification of these areas is based on population demographics such as age, state of health and levels of deprivation overlaid with details about the expected number of cardiac arrests in the population.  

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council offers match-funding towards a NEAS community cPAD package in the priority areas identified by NEAS. At present, these areas are TS17 9 (Thornaby) and TS18 2 (Stockton, Grangefield, Portrack). These priority areas can be found on the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) website.

The defibrillator owners are responsible for cPAD installation, arranging for Guardians to maintain the cPAD over time and any other ongoing costs. Approximate costs for various components of a cPAD, for the buyer to consider are stated in Appendix 2. Another cost to consider is the time taken by guardians to check the defibrillator, regularly report to NEAS about the condition of the defibrillator, and reinstate the defibrillator after use. Organisations may also want to consider insuring the defibrillator in case of loss and damage. 

Any queries regarding the funding of a cPAD should be directed in the first instance to the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) website. For any queries related to match funding for a NEAS identified priority location, please contact Public Health at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council at Public.HealthTeam@stockton.gov.uk.