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.

European Research Highlights SCA UK’s Pioneering Role

The recent landmark study published in Resuscitation Plus has delivered some truly remarkable news for our community at Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK. We’re thrilled to share that our organisation has been officially recognised as one of only eight structured cardiac arrest survivor support organisations worldwide – and we’re leading the charge right here in the ...

Peer Support in Trauma Recovery: Guiding SCA Survivorship

At Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, we constantly hear inspiring stories from our community. Anecdotally, we know that connecting with fellow survivors is an absolute game-changer. That shared journey, the knowing nod, the understanding that only comes from someone who’s been there – it’s a lifeline. While formal research can sometimes take its time catching up ...

Celebrating Connection and Community of “10 Years Together”

The Leonardo Hinckley Island Hotel buzzed with extraordinary energy on Saturday, 17th May 2025, as we hosted our landmark “10 Years Together” conference. What began with just 13 strangers meeting in a London pub in February 2015 has flourished into a thriving community managing groups with collectively well over 3,000 members, bringing together almost 200 ...

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