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Written question asked by Helen Hayes (Labour) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Olivia Bailey (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Schools: CPR and Defibrillators

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department encourages schools to request a debriefing from their local ambulance service after a defibrillator or CPR resuscitation attempt.

Answer

In 2023, the department provided defibrillators to state-funded schools in England, where existing provision was not in place.

The department recognises that individuals may need support following a resuscitation attempt. Our defibrillator guidance advises that should a rescuer require support after an incident, they may be able to request a debriefing from their local ambulance service, or they can seek support from their GP. More information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/automated-external-defibrillators-aeds-in-schools.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70609
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Schools Training Defibrillators CPR
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk