WHAT IS RESCUE READY?

Rescue Ready is a new project funded by the Sussex Heart Charity, delivered in partnership with award-winning Pulse South Coast. It supplies free CPR and AED awareness sessions to community groups across the whole of Sussex. Every second counts in a cardiac emergency and the aim of the project is to empower local communities and train people with essential lifesaving skills, so that they have the confidence and knowledge to be ‘rescue ready’.

WHY IS FIRST AID IMPORTANT / USEFUL?

Save lives

Every second counts – early intervention can significantly increase survival rates.

Being ‘rescue ready’ and having the skills to start and maintain emergency life support before the emergency services arrive could help save a life.

Empowerment

Gives you a sense of control and the confidence to intervene and help in emergency situations.

Knowledge

Gives you the essential skills and knowledge to be able to evaluate the condition of a patient and provide initial care.

Knowing how to perform first aid properly is an invaluable and crucial skill, as accidents and injuries could happen at any time, anywhere.

Save time

Being able to share important information about a patients’ condition with the emergency services can save them valuable time in assessing and treating the patient.

Raises awareness

Makes you more aware of your own health and gives you the ability to spot potential risks in your everyday life and take preventative measures.

Helping the community

A positive and direct way that you can help others and make your community safer.

Chest Compressions

Learn how to perform effective chest compressions
Discover the proper technique to maintain blood circulation and keep the heart pumping during an emergency situation.

AED Pad Placement

Master the correct AED pad placement
Understand exactly where to place the pads on the chest to ensure the defibrillator can deliver a life-saving shock effectively.

AED Analysis and Shock

Stand clear as the AED analyses and delivers the shock
Learn the critical steps to take as the fully automatic defibrillator assesses the heart’s rhythm and delivers the shock safely.

Who is Eligible for ‘Rescue Ready’?

Sussex-based groups or individuals can take part in the ‘Rescue Ready’ programme if they fall into one of the following categories:

  • Beneficiaries of the SHC’s AED Scheme: Those who received either a Cardiac Science G3 or G5 AED.
  • Churches and Places of Worship: Including church groups and other religious institutions.
  • Community Groups: Any local community organisation.
  • Sports and Activities Clubs: Groups focused on sports or other physical activities.
  • Local Societies and Clubs: Various local interest groups.
  • Resident Associations: Organisations representing local residents.

Eligibility Criteria:

To participate, your group must:

  • Be a non-profit organisation, CIC, social enterprise, or charity.
  • Have a suitable venue (e.g., community hall, church hall) for the training,
    or
    Be able to travel to attend sessions at the Pulse training centre.
  • Have 10–14 people available to attend the session.
  • Be willing to promote and fundraise for the SHC when possible.
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