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.

Useful links!

When you’ve had an SCA it’s more than likely that previously you knew nothing about them, I know I certainly didn’t.  Probably the most famous case in the UK where someone has survived is Fabrice Muamba’s in 2012.  I knew of it, but I didn’t really know any of the details apart from he was ...

Poll: How are recent SCA survivors doing?

One of the useful things that having Facebook provides for group is the ability to do polls.  Whilst these can only be fairly simple in nature they are a good way of gaining an understanding the needs and wants of a group of people who have been through a similar experience.  Doing these polls has a ...

Dawn & Richard get married!

As we have witnessed within our group, having an SCA can bring many dark days to you and your family. However, life can get better and great things can happen again, so it brings me great please to announce that two of our members, Dawn & Richard, got married yesterday!! Their journey since Richards SCA ...

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