Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care

Remove VAT on Defibrillators, and related accessories and consumables

Closed 50 signatures

What the petition asks

To remove the VAT charged on these devices, as they can save the NHS significant amounts as first aid lifesavers, often paid for by charitable donations. We believe they should not be subject to a 20% tax.
Many small organisations, sports facilities and clubs provide defibrillators for public use at their own cost. These items are expensive to purchase and require accessories to house them safely, and consumables (pads etc) to keep them safely operational.

Timeline

5 Mar 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 50
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 5 Mar 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.