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Most of us don’t expect to see someone collapse in front of us. But when it happens, it’s often sudden, confusing, and frightening. One possible cause is a condition called [...]

If someone collapsed in front of you, would you know what to do? For many members of the public the answer is no. The idea of using a defibrillator can [...]

There’s something quietly reassuring about seeing a defibrillator in your local high street, school, or village hall. It signals preparedness, that if the worst happens, help is close at hand. [...]

In a cardiac emergency, the quality of CPR can make all the difference, but getting it right under pressure is harder than it seems. In high stress situations panic can [...]

When someone collapses unexpectedly, most people instinctively think “heart attack.” But did you know that cardiac arrest and a heart attack are two very different medical emergencies? While both involve [...]

Martyn’s Law, officially known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, is a new law designed to increase security in public spaces. Named in memory of Martyn Hett, one [...]

Both the Daniel Baird Foundation Bleed Control Kit and the PAcT (Public Access Trauma) Kit are designed to provide life-saving first aid in the event of a traumatic injury, particularly [...]

When someone has a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Did you know that for every minute that a victim goes without CPR/AED support their survival chances reduce by 10%? Emergency [...]

When you think of defibrillators, the locations you think of first might be: your local hospital, sports centre, pub or shop. But what about the top of a remote hill? [...]

Fundraising can feel like a daunting task – particularly if you have what you perceive as a large target.  However, a lot of defibs and cabinets for communities are obtained [...]

The UK’s first bus shelter defibrillator cabinet, powered by solar panels, has been designed by Turtle Medical and installed in Creswell, a small village northwest of Stafford.