Restart a Heart Day 16th October 2021

We want to raise awareness of the importance of knowing CPR when in the presence of someone needing help.

What is Restart a Heart Day

British Heart Foundation are the leaders in promoting the vital messaging of helping people understand the steps needed when someone is having a cardiac arrest and the impact this can have.

Knowing CPR, using a defibrillator and calling on the teams trained to take over, can quite literally be the difference between life and death.

Read on to hear what we have to say and discover how the fast actions of knowing how restart a heart has had on one of our patients.

The best chance of survival for a cardiac arrest recognises there is a chain of survival that involves dialling 999 for help, good CPR, using a defibrillator to shock the heart and excellent critical care to support the patient until they recover. Dr Matthew Wyse, WNDLR Air Ambulance

Phil's Story

Phil’s story is an amazing example of where the chain of events helped save his life.

Patient Stories

CPR Advice from British Heart Foundation

Below is a video taking you through the steps on CPR, however we would always advise undertaking a training course to make sure you’re always up to date on the latest practices.

Support For You and Loved Ones

British Heart Foundation offers advice and guidance for those who are looking for additional support, especially in these unprecedented times.

Whether it’s information on risks, conditions, or how to connect to other people within the community, you can discover more directly from their website.

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