Meetup reports, fundraising stories, peer support updates and community news from across the SCA UK network — the people who make this community what it is.
Eleven years ago, my life took an unexpected turn. A sudden cardiac arrest brought everything to a standstill. By the grace of quick action and skilled medical professionals, I survived. But survival was just the beginning. The journey of recovery that followed was filled with challenges – physical limitations, cognitive fog, and an overwhelming sense … Read more
On a rain-spattered Tuesday morning in January, I found myself composing yet another email about the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest. As we journey with our cause and SCA UK celebrates its tenth anniversary, I’ve periodically attempted to correct this fundamental misconception on the National Health Service’s website. Type “cardiac arrest” … Read more
On February 28, 2015, in the corner of a bustling London pub, thirteen strangers gathered around a table, nervously clutching their drinks. They didn’t know it yet, but that afternoon at the Mulberry Bush would spark a movement that would transform thousands of lives across the United Kingdom. This humble beginning marked the first meeting … Read more