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Case Study: Humber Rescue - "Quick access to a defibrillator is important during a cardiac arrest.
While Humber Rescue crews carry a wide range of emergency medical equipment on board their lifeboats and within the station itself, the station is not permanently staffed and relies on volunteers being on call. To help provide immediate support during emergencies such as cardiac arrest, a public access defibrillator was installed outside the lifeboat station in 2023.
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Danish study highlights international potential of the ReSPECT process
A new study shows that the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) process can be successfully adapted outside the UK, offering valuable insights for countries looking to strengthen advance care planning.
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Lives at risk: RCUK launches Check Your Defib Week to tackle unprepared devices
Resuscitation Council UK has launched Check Your Defib Week (15–21 June 2026), a UK-wide public health campaign calling on Guardians of defibrillators to ensure they are registered, checked and updated on The Circuit.
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Case Study: Tom - "Everyone should know how to give CPR"
Through his experience, Tom Dodds has seen first-hand the difference that early intervention can make during a cardiac arrest. One thing has always been clear to him: when every second counts, having immediate access to a rescue-ready defibrillator can save a life.
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