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NHS Trust encourages public to help save lives by learning CPR
On Restart a Heart Day (16th October 2024), Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is urging the public to learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to help save lives. The Trust is offering free CPR training sessions to people who are already visiting their hospital sites on the 16th of October.
This 15-minute training will focus on what to do in emergency situations, when someone suddenly collapses and stops breathing. Free CPR demonstrations are also available through St John’s Ambulance at venues across the West Midlands, online and in-person.
Ally Middleton, Head of Education and Clinical Development at the Trust said, “We want to encourage as many people as possible to learn CPR and gain the knowledge to act fast when someone’s life is at risk. As around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the home, learning CPR can greatly increase your loved ones' chances of surviving. Early CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival in some cases. Knowing what to do in those critical moments can make all the difference.”
Statistics from the British Heart Foundation reveal more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen every year in the UK. Sadly, fewer than one in ten people survive.
People can find out more about the Restart a Heart Day campaign and dates for free CPR training provided by St John's Ambulance on the Resuscitation Council website.