Not at all. Meet ups are open to everyone who has been affected by a sudden cardiac arrest: survivors, co-survivors (partners, family members, friends), and rescuers. You do not need to be a survivor, and you do not need to be a member of SCA UK, though most attendees are.
If you witnessed a cardiac arrest or performed CPR, you are just as welcome. The shared experience goes beyond the person whose heart stopped. Read more about co-survivors and their place in our community.