Paul Swindell

After our first meet-up in February 2015, I realised I was not alone. It was the first time since my cardiac arrest the previous year that I had spoken face-to-face with someone who had experienced what I had. This was also true for my wife, who also happened to be my lifesaver. From that meet-up, the idea of SCA UK was born. Since then, we have achieved a considerable amount, primarily providing information, resources and support to others in a similar situation but also raising the profile of survivorship and the need for better post-discharge care. We are starting to get traction in this, and with the formation of the charity, I genuinely believe we have a bright future ahead and will make a significant difference in the lives of many who join our ranks.

Poll: Member Type

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Our facebook group is really thriving with now over 300 members and whenever I get the chance to promote the group I do.  So when talking to a cardiologist about it he asked me what the makeup of the group was, and I thought I had an idea, but it was based on a hunch … Read more

Lucky?

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I made a comment earlier today on a group post about how most of us would class ourselves as being lucky, but on reflection, it’s not quite as simple as that. Whilst the majority succumb to the fatal embrace of the grim reaper, we the few, have experienced varying degrees of good fortune. Perhaps most … Read more

Useful links!

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When you’ve had an SCA it’s more than likely that previously you knew nothing about them, I know I certainly didn’t.  Probably the most famous case in the UK where someone has survived is Fabrice Muamba’s in 2012.  I knew of it, but I didn’t really know any of the details apart from he was … Read more