What is Restart a Heart Month?
Every October, Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) leads Restart a Heart Month, an initiative to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest...
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How to tell if a defibrillator is working?
As a defibrillator is a life saving piece of equipment that may be called on in a moment’s notice, making...
Nearest Defibrillator: Is Your Postcode a Black Spot?
Research from the British Heart Foundation has found that millions of people in the UK are living outside the ideal...
How often should defibrillator pads and batteries be replaced?
Defibrillators are life-saving devices which deliver a shock to someone in cardiac arrest, restarting their heart in a healthy rhythm....
The 3-Minute Window: Why one defib isn’t always enough
Cardiac Arrest is among the biggest killers of people in the UK, with over 100,000 people suffering an Out of...
Staying safe at UK festivals this Summer
Summer festival season is one of the highlights of the UK calendar. From music festivals and food events to local...
Which is the best defibrillator for construction sites?
While there is no legal requirement to keep a defibrillator on a building site, employers in the UK must provide...
Best Defibrillators for Offices in 2026: Buyer’s Guide
More than 115,000 Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests (OHCA) are reported to the ambulance services each year in the UK. With less...
World Hypertension Day: The silent risk behind Sudden Cardiac Arrest
May 17th each year is World Hypertension Day, a day set aside to raise awareness around, and tackle high blood...
Don’t Bin It: Why you should trade in your old Defibrillator this Earth Day
Every year, Earth Day reminds us to think more carefully about the impact our decisions have on the planet. But...
Defibrillator installation – Do you need a professional?
Defibrillator installation, or the installation of a cabinet for a defibrillator can seem daunting for an individual or business that...
Women are less likely to receive CPR – Why?
Women in the UK are less likely to receive bystander CPR than men after suffering a cardiac arrest During a...