The recent proposal by politicians for AEDs (automated external defibrillators) to be installed in all schools across Scotland has sparked a necessary debate. And whilst in principle, this would deliver more defibrillators into communities, the reality is complex.

The UK Government successfully delivered AEDs to every school in England, with the support of £19 million Government funding. This followed a campaign from Mark King of the Oliver King Foundation, who tragically lost his son to an Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) during a school swimming lesson.

The Scottish Government is now being encouraged to follow in England’s footsteps.

As Scotland’s only dedicated first aid charity, we welcome the news and are encouraged to witness Government action. However, a significant number of the AEDs installed in England are indoors and........

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