Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 65238

Care Homes: Defibrillators

Tabled: 7 July 2025

Answered: 28 July 2025

Question

Damian Hinds

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to mandate the installation of automated external defibrillators in retirement (a) villages and (b) homes.

Answer

Ashley Dalton

The Government is committed to improving access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public spaces and reducing inequalities in access to these life saving devices. Following the depletion of the existing AED fund, launched in September 2023, th...

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