Causeway Council launch new defibrillator initiative

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Defibrillator Pad Reimbursement Scheme.

The new initiative will reimburse the cost of replacement pads for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) located across the Borough.

An AED – Defibrillator is a compact, portable device, which can be used on an individual where it has been recognised that they have had a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan, has welcomed the new initiative saying: “Defibrillators are a vital lifesaving resource for residents of our Council area.

“The reimbursement scheme will help to alleviate the significant financial pressure on local organisations who act as guardians of AEDs, and support the upkeep of existing defibrillators.”

There are currently 368 AED – Defibrillators provided across the Borough, 77 of which are available to the public 24/7, while the other 291 units are available to the public when the site is open.

To apply, the AED must be located within the Borough, registered on the British Heart Foundation circuit, and activated, resulting in the requirement for replacement pads.

Applicants will also need to submit receipt a receipt and bank statement as part of the process.

To apply for reimbursement please visit causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/defibs