After learning CPR with the British Heart Foundation's new and free RevivR training programme, Burnley’s MP is calling for more people to learn the lifesaving skill.
Hosted by the British Heart Foundation, an event in Parliament brought together MPs from across the political spectrum to teach them how to save a life when someone has a cardiac arrest using RevivR, the BHF’s innovative online CPR training tool.
In 15 minutes, RevivR can teach you how to recognise a cardiac arrest, give feedback on chest compressions and outline how to correctly use a defibrillator, giving anyone the confidence to step in and save a life in the event of the ultimate medical emergency.
The training is easy, quick and free – all you need is a mobile phone and a cushion. Learn CPR with RevivR here: https://revivr.bhf.org.uk/.
At the event, Antony met married couple Nicky and Michael Lack. Nicky saved Michael’s life with quick CPR and defibrillation in 2018 after he had a cardiac arrest in their family home. They spoke about the power of CPR and defibrillation to save lives.
Immediate CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival – yet a recent survey suggests that more than a third of adults across the country have never undertaken any form of CPR training. The BHF is urging everyone to learn lifesaving CPR and give someone the best chance of survival from a cardiac arrest.
Antony Higginbotham MP said:
CPR can save lives, and so it was great to see this essential skill being taught in a new and innovative way through RevivR. With over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year in the UK it’s important that everyone learns this lifesaving skill.
I would urge everyone to learn CPR through the BHF’s easy and free tool. It only takes 15 minutes of your time and you could well save a life.
Dr Charmaine Griffiths, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation, said:
A huge thanks to Antony for attending our event in Parliament that highlighted just how easy it is to learn CPR. A cardiac arrest can strike anyone, at any time – including those we love the most. But immediate CPR and defibrillation can save their lives. We’re urging everyone to spend just 15 minutes to learn CPR using our free online training tool, RevivR. Take the 15 minutes to learn CPR today - it could save a life, a loved one.
