As the year ends, I thought I’d reflect on what happened in 2023 regarding SCA UK. After seven years of running as a relatively informal group, we registered as a bona fide charity at the beginning of November 2022 (thanks to some help from the Resuscitation Council UK). Charitable status had been on my mind … Read more
We’ve all been there – comparing our recovery journey to someone else’s. “Mary was back at work after only a month!” “John was running marathons six months later!” It’s tempting to measure our own progress against others, but the truth is that every survivor’s path is different. In this article, I’ll explore why no two … Read more
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an electrical malfunction of the heart causing it to suddenly and unexpectedly stop beating. This cuts off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. SCA is not the same as a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage preventing blood flow to the heart. The only way … Read more