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.

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 ...

2025 ERC Resuscitation Guidelines Open for Public Comment: A Survivor’s Perspective

The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) has announced that several chapters of the highly anticipated 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines are now open for public comment. This represents a significant opportunity for healthcare professionals, survivors, co-survivors and the public to influence best practices that will impact resuscitation care across Europe and the UK. As a cardiac arrest survivor ...

SCA UK Secures Charity Places for TCS London Marathon 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK has secured a limited number of charity places for the prestigious TCS London Marathon 2026! A Bucket List Opportunity Were you among the millions watching this weekend’s incredible marathon? Did you feel that spark of inspiration as thousands of determined runners crossed the finish line? ...

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