A National Campaign to Improve Access to Defibrillators
About the Campaign
There are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK each year. Currently, the survival rate is shockingly low – less than 10%. However, evidence shows that using a defibrillator within 3 to 5 minutes of a cardiac arrest can increase survival rates up to 70%. Greater access to these devices could save thousands of lives.
The JumpStart campaign is proposing a simple and scalable solution. It is calling for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be included as standard in all new vehicles. This means that, over time, access to these life-saving devices would radically improve. Defibrillators would be on our streets, in our car parks, in driveways… Meanwhile, maintenance checks can be incorporated into the MOT system, helping to ensure that the devices are ready-for-action in an emergency.
The idea behind JumpStart was conceived by Jonathan Harris CBE, who is now philanthropically funding the campaign.
Key Statistics
- More than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the UK each year
- Only 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- 60% of the public say they have no idea where they would find their nearest defibrillator
- 74% of those surveyed support a rule requiring defibrillators to be mandatory in new cars
- 82% of respondents agree that JumpStart’s proposal will likely save lives
Get Involved
Find out how you can support the JumpStart campaign, including by sending a letter to your MP:
Our Supporters Include:
Lorraine Baldry OBE
Lord Bichard of Nailsworth, KCB
Jonathan Caplan KC
Lord Carrington of Fulham
Graham Chase
Professor Barry Gilbertson
Professor Sir Malcolm Grant, CBE
Gillian Guy DBE
The Hon. Mrs Justice Hogg DBE
The Baroness Hooper, CMG
Sir Christopher Howes KCVO CB
Lt. Gen Sir Alistair Irwin KCB CBE
The Rt Hon. The Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury
Professor Sir Denis Pereira Gray, Kt OBE
Peter Pereira Gray
Robert Peto
John Plender
Simon Pott
Vicky Pryce
Find Out More
Learn more about the JumpStart campaign and show your support: