It began with a chance encounter and evolved into a feat of engineering that has been described as a technical marvel. The story of the defibrillator from its early days to modern times is one of perseverance and innovation, involving many talented individuals. Here, you can follow the journey for yourself. Laying the Foundations By … Continue reading How defibrillators became a triumph of medical engineering
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The JumpStart Campaign is based on a simple principle: a defibrillator is only useful if it can reach a cardiac-arrest victim quickly enough to make a difference. Currently, around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home. This means that most publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are, unfortunately, too far away from where they … Continue reading On the move: The real-world evidence supporting vehicle-based defibrillators
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests claim thousands of lives in the UK each year. The JumpStart Campaign is seeking to change this. Currently, lifesaving defibrillators are unevenly distributed across the country. Meanwhile, those devices that have been installed in public spaces are not always accessible or properly maintained. To tackle these issues, the campaign is calling on … Continue reading JumpStart Campaign: This simple change could save thousands of lives
The UK is facing a public health crisis. Each year, thousands of lives are lost due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Survival rates could be dramatically improved, however, through greater access to defibrillators. In a recent poll released by the JumpStart campaign, more than half of the UK public (59%) said that improving access to defibrillators … Continue reading Majority of the public want action on defibrillators in 2026
Music has the power to enrich and transform lives. For children and young people, it can be a useful learning aid, a route to vital life skills and, for some, a lifeline. This year’s applicants to the Harris Foundation Schools Progression Award clearly understood that potential, each showing real commitment to supporting their students through … Continue reading Funding awarded to seven schools through The Harris Foundation Award