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Baroness Twycross (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 22 April 2025

Debate

Electrocardiogram Screening

Contribution

That is a really good point. The use of automated external defibrillators or the mobile defibrillators that the noble Lord referred to can make a huge difference. In preparation for this Question, I asked how many clubs apply for them through the Sport England funding. It is possible for people to do so, but the numbers are relatively low, in my view. Other organisations and charities fund defibrillators as well. From a DHSC perspective, I understand that the department has put forward funding of £500,000 from August last year to help facilitate the further rollout of defibrillators. They are a vital tool in saving lives in this area.

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