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.

Expressive writing

“That felt quite cathartic”, “Like a weight off my shoulders”, “It really helped me to understand some of the things that were troubling me”, these are just some of the things people have said after writing their SCA story as either a post in the group or as an entry on this blog.  When they ...

Paramedics, we thank and salute you

Three amazing stories published in the Facebook group today all revolving around paramedics.  We all know they are wonderful people and that most of us survivors wouldn’t be here without them, so where better to have your SCA but within close proximity to one (or more!) For starters how’s about working in an Ambulance Control ...

Film star material?

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 ...

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