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Make defibrillators, bleed kits and their cabinets VAT free for all

Submitted by Kenneth John Elwell on Saturday 8th November 2025

Published on Tuesday 9th December 2025

Current status: Open

Open until: Tuesday 9th June 2026

Current Signatures: 1,247
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Make defibrillators, bleed kits and their cabinets VAT free for all

Petition Details

I would ask the government to make the purchase of defibrillators, bleed kits and the cabinets they are housed in all VAT free. Certain organisations can purchase defibrillators with no VAT, I ask the government to make this the case for everyone and extend it further to include bleed kits.

Additional Information

I feel that in many areas the availability of 24/7 accessible defibrillators and bleed kits is alarmingly low. I believe that removing VAT from defibrillators, bleed kits and storage cabinets will greatly assist the individuals or organisations that are trying to raise the funds to buy them. They generally have to pay VAT, for many it is a step to far and the planned purchase can fail.

Time is critical and we need as much equipment available as possible.


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