We were contacted yesterday by a film company making a film for the BBC who are after featuring a young cardiac arrest survivor in a short feature they have been commissioned to make. They said…
A documentary company called True Vision are looking to speak to young people who have survived a Cardiac Arrest and may be interested in being part of a short film on the subject.The film is part of a short form series called How Not To Die which is being made for BBC Three. The idea of the series is to give first aid advice to BBC Three’s young online audience about medical incidents that may happen to them or their friends.At the centre of the films is the gripping testimony of a young person who has first hand experience of a life and death situation. The first film in the series focussed on what to do in a stabbing, you can watch it here:If you’re under 30, have survived a cardiac arrest and would like to know more about the film then please contact Lilly at True Vision on:True Vision are hoping that the film will raise huge awareness of Cardiac Arrest amongst young people whilst giving them the essential first aid knowledge they’d need to help a friend or stranger.
After our first meet-up in February 2015, I realised I was not alone. It was the first time since my cardiac arrest the previous year that I had spoken face-to-face with someone who had experienced what I had. This was also true for my wife, who also happened to be my lifesaver. From that meet-up, the idea of SCA UK was born. Since then, we have achieved a considerable amount, primarily providing information, resources and support to others in a similar situation but also raising the profile of survivorship and the need for better post-discharge care. We are starting to get traction in this, and with the formation of the charity, I genuinely believe we have a bright future ahead and will make a significant difference in the lives of many who join our ranks.