The Department for Education have announced new guidelines for all schools in the UK to purchase AEDs at a discounted rate from NHS Supply chain. This includes academies, independent schools, sixth-form colleges and FE institutions.
The price will vary slightly depending on the exact batch of AEDs, but the cost will be significantly lower than if you were to buy direct. One example from the November 2014 batch put the price at just £686.76 (excluding VAT).
This price includes delivery, a carry case, a battery, universal pads, a paediatric key (so it can be used safely on children), a user guide and training manual, and a laminated wall sign.
If you would like to order an AED for your school, contact NHS Supply Chain direct on 0113 385 4858 or 0113 385 4859, or by emailing medicaldevices@supplychain.nhs.uk.
As well as being inexpensive, modern AEDs are simple to operate and safe to use.
But you need to ensure school staff are fully trained, competent and have the confidence to take the necessary actions when required.
That’s why Aid Training is offering a discounted price on AED Training Courses.
Our regular price for a training session on automated external defibrillators is £425 plus VAT. But as a special offer to the education sector, we can provide 1 session for £250 or 2 sessions in a day for £400 plus VAT.
Or better still, if you choose to book an Emergency First Aid at Work course for staff in your school, we’ll add all the content covering AEDs completely free of charge! That’s exceptional value at just £350 plus VAT for up to 12 staff members to attend.
Current government figures estimate that there are over 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year, many of them occurring on school premises.
For every minute that passes without treatment, the chances of survival decrease by approximately 7-10%. However, those who do receive CPR and defibrillation have up to a 75% chance of recovery.
That’s why automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are so important. They really do save lives.
With our AED training sessions, we’ll give you all the instruction, help and advice you need to know about the automated external defibrillator.
We provide plenty of hands-on practical experience, backed up by theory, so that you can gain all the confidence you need to save someone’s life.
We’ve been working directly with schools for over 15 years, and provide a comprehensive range of first aid training courses on site.
Book your discounted first aid training and AED sessions with us today, or get in touch for more information.