Paul Swindell

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.

From Thirteen Hearts to a Thriving Community: A Decade of Healing and Connection

On February 28, 2015, in the corner of a bustling London pub, thirteen strangers gathered around a table, nervously clutching their drinks. They didn’t know it yet, but that afternoon at the Mulberry Bush would spark a movement that would transform thousands of lives across the United Kingdom. This humble beginning marked the first meeting ...

Do AEDs go to bed? The Circadian Dilemma

The town of Benfleet, home to Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, on the Essex Riviera, is perhaps not the first place one would expect to find a nexus of cutting-edge medical debate. Yet, like many towns and cities across the UK, it grapples with a quiet but pressing concern: the accessibility of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). ...

No One Dies in McDonald’s: Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Share Their Stories

On returning from parkrun, I popped into a local Community First Responders open morning. I told the CFRs about SCA UK, and running came up because I was in my parkrun gear. I mentioned how many survivors in the group had had their SCA whilst running, cycling or doing some other energetic activity. He quipped, ...

123…69 Next
Continue Shopping →
Item added to cart.
0 items - £0.00
Checkout