Liverpool City Council completes citywide network of lifesaving defibrillators
Liverpool City Council’s Facilities Management Service (FMS) has successfully completed the full roll-out of defibrillators across the Council’s entire estate. The programme concluded 4 March 2026 with the registration of the final device on The Circuit, the British Heart Foundation’s national defibrillator network.
This is a key achievement for public health in Liverpool, significantly improving access to lifesaving equipment across all wards. The completed roll-out substantially boosts the city’s readiness and performance compared with other UK core cities.
A total of 100 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have now been installed across Liverpool City Council buildings, with 64 of these registered on The Circuit, enabling ambulance services to direct 999 callers to the nearest available unit during an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
All Liverpool City Council staff occupied buildings are now equipped with brand-new, standard-model AEDs, making maintenance and monitoring simpler, more consistent, and easier to manage across the estate.
A significant contribution to the success of this project comes from Alan Morrow, FM Manager, who led the programme from its initial concept to final delivery. Many thanks for to Alan for his leadership and coordination which has ensured smooth delivery at every stage.
AEDs are designed for anyone to use, even without prior training. Built-in voice prompts guide the user step-by-step, and safety mechanisms ensure the device will only deliver a shock when absolutely necessary.
Billy Scott, Head of FM Services for Liverpool City Council, said:
“This programme represents a major step forward in creating safer, more resilient environments for our staff and the public. By standardising our devices and ensuring they are consistently registered on The Circuit, we are strengthening our city’s emergency response capability and contributing to lifesaving public health outcomes.”
Professor Matt Ashton, Director of Public Health for Liverpool, shared:
“Quick access to a defibrillator can make the difference between life and death during a cardiac arrest. Ensuring that every Council building now has a registered device enhances community safety and empowers people to act confidently in an emergency. This is a real step forward for cardiac health in our city.”
To further support staff and residents, the British Heart Foundation provides helpful resources including:
Liverpool City Council encourages residents to take a look at these tools to build confidence in responding to emergency situations.