An AED is a vital piece of equipment that is used when a person suffers a cardiac arrest. CPR will only prolong life and potentially give enough time for an AED to arrive via the emergency services or nearby machine.
Currently VAT is not charged on AED’s when purchased or donated to registered charities or the NHS, however if a business, club or community group wants to purchase one for emergency use they have to pay the 20% pushing the cost to over £1000.
Remove VAT would reduce the cost which might mean more machines will be purchased and, with demand increasing, may further reduce the cost which in turn could save more lives.
