The new year often brings reflections on the past and resolutions for the future. For cardiac arrest survivors, this reflection carries profound weight. Staring mortality in the face brings life into sharp focus – you have been granted an unexpected second chance. How will you use it? This is a pivotal opportunity to re-evaluate your … Read more
As the year ends, I thought I’d reflect on what happened in 2023 regarding SCA UK. After seven years of running as a relatively informal group, we registered as a bona fide charity at the beginning of November 2022 (thanks to some help from the Resuscitation Council UK). Charitable status had been on my mind … Read more
On November 18th, we held our third large-scale gathering – Survive and Thrive – welcoming nearly 200 sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survivors, co-survivors, medical experts, and advocates. The day exceeded even our highest hopes. As organisers, we were blown away by the courageous stories shared, the instant connections made between perfect strangers, and the wealth … Read more