We are proud to announce the launch of ‘Rescue Ready’, a new project funded by the Sussex Heart Charity, delivered in partnership with award-winning Pulse South Coast. It supplies free CPR and AED familiarisation 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 everyone will have the confidence and knowledge to be ‘rescue ready’.
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.
For more information visit: www.sussexheartcharity.org/rescueready
