What would you do if someone collapses unconscious in front of you?

Use of CPR and a Defibrillator to SAVE A LIFE

Statistics - what a turn off, but with 60,000 cardiac arrests in the UK, a survival rate of 8.5% and with 80% being in the home, can you safely ignore learning how to respond? The survival rate in other parts of the world is up to 35% but lack of knowledge in the UK leaves us lagging far behind.

Prompt action is essential. Learning on the job is not an option.

The effectiveness of CPR and use of a defibrillator have been demonstrated at some District events, but “hands-on” learning is far more effective than listening to a lecture.

It takes less than an hour to learn how to perform CPR and to use a defibrillator. Are you willing to put off knowing how to apply these life savings skills in the hope you will never be faced with standing idly by when you could have done so much more?

The Rotary district Heartwize team would be pleased to visit your club to teach the simple skills to your club members and families, or to a local community group in your village or town.  We just need a date, a venue, and about an hour for the talk and hands-on practical session.  Please do get in touch, and SAVE A LIFE. john@jdehnel.net or phone 07774 231098.

Community CPR and Defibrillator Awareness

Are you a member of another local organisation other than Rotary?  E.g. Scouts, Guides, WI, U3A, village committee, church committee?  Please ask them to invite us for a free one-hour session on how to recognise a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, and what to do if you see one.  This may save a life.

Our Rotary District can provide such demonstrations, with some hands-on skills practice if desired,  through our work with Heartwize.  A poster for display in your community or meeting place and a leaflet are attached  Use these to promote the activity.  The leaflet is A5 for printing double sided to distribute at your next meeting.

Apply for a free defibrillator for your community

Find out if your community group is eligible for a free, BHF-funded defibrillator and see how you can apply.  See the British Heart Foundation offer at this link.  Applications are open until February 2027.

Join the Team?

Maybe you would like to learn these simple skills then pass them on to others.  We are always keen to have other Rotarians join our team.  Full support and insurance from the Heartwize charity will be provided. Offer available until 

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