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 Death Railway to Defibrillator: Frank Pantridge’s Story

As we mark VJ Day, Britain remembers those who endured unimaginable hardship in the Far East during the Second World War. Yet few realise that some of these survivors went on to fight a different battle—one against sudden cardiac arrest—and their wartime experiences directly shaped the life-saving treatments we rely on today. The Railway of ...

CARESS Survivors and co-survivors – pilot support programme

There is an opportunity to get involved in the CARESS research study, which will test two programmes of care – one for survivors of cardiac arrest and one for co-survivors. What is the purpose of this study? To pilot test an online programme of (one-to-one and group) education, support, and exercise rehabilitation for cardiac arrest survivors that will be provided shortly ...

The Unseen Journey: Navigating Life Two Years After Cardiac Arrest

For those who have experienced a sudden cardiac arrest, or for the courageous co-survivors who stood by them, the immediate aftermath is often a blur of medical interventions, anxious waits, and the profound relief of survival. But what happens once the acute crisis has passed, and the hospital doors close behind them? The journey to ...

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