Will you help restart a heart? Join us for life-saving CPR training

Did you know that approximately 25% of the missions Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA) responds to are cardiac arrests?

An out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is one of the most critical medical emergencies, affecting around 200 people in the UK every day. Sadly, only 1 in 10 people survive these incidents. However, the care a patient receives in those first crucial minutes before professional help arrives can make all the difference.

Early CPR and defibrillation can double a patient's chances of survival and that's why we're committed to empowering our community with these life-saving skills.

How you can help save a life

To mark Restart a Heart Day on 16th October 2024, our Life Support Team is offering free CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Sessions to help you gain confidence in performing early life-saving interventions. Here's where you can join us:

Saturday 19th October: Visit us at Clarks Village in Street from 10:00am to 4:00pm, where our Life Support Volunteers will provide free hands-on training in CPR and how to use a defibrillator.
Wednesday 16th October: South Western Ambulance Service will be offering a similar opportunity at the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

By learning CPR, you’re giving a person their best chance at survival and giving our crew a better chance to make a difference when our crew arrive on the scene.

Can't make it in person? Learn CPR in just 15 Minutes!

If you're unable to attend one of our sessions, you can still make an impact by learning CPR online. The British Heart Foundation’s free RevivR training teaches essential CPR skills in just 15 minutes. You can access it anytime, anywhere.

Learn CPR Today

Book a CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Session

Interested in hosting a CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Session for your business, organisation or community group? Our Life Support Team is available to bring this valuable training directly to you. You can also learn more about our Defibrillator Package to ensure your organisation is prepared for an emergency.

To register your interest or find out more, please click the button below.

CPR and Defibrillator Awareness Session

Together, we can improve survival rates for cardiac arrest victims across Dorset and Somerset.

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