Today, Thursday, 16 October, CTM UHB will mark Restart a Heart Day 2025.
This is an annual initiative aimed at increasing the number of people trained in CPR and defibrillation to improve survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The event is organized by the Resuscitation Council UK, supported by various organisations including British Heart Foundation, St John Ambulance, British Red Cross and UK ambulance services.
The campaign encourages individuals to learn CPR skills and become ResusReady, which is crucial for increasing the chances of survival during cardiac emergencies.
The initiative also aims to raise awareness about the importance of CPR and the use of defibrillators, which can significantly improve survival rates.
Free CPR Drop-In Training Sessions
This week, CTM’s Resuscitation team will be hosting free CPR drop-in training sessions for staff and the general public, to give you an opportunity to learn lifesaving skills.
Wednesday 15 October
Prince Charles Hospital, Entrance 5 (09:30am – 12:30pm)
Thursday 16 October
Princess of Wales Hospital, Entrance (9am – 12pm)
Friday 17th October
Princess of Wales Hospital Canteen (9am – 12pm)
Friday 17 October
Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Entrance (09:30am – 12:30pm)
Vanessa Jones (Interim Lead Nurse Resuscitation and Acute Deterioration) said: “Just one in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by up to 10%.
With the majority of cardiac arrests happening at home, learning or refreshing CPR this Restart a Heart Day could equip you with the skills you need to save loved one’s life. This is a fantastic opportunity for people across CTM to learn or refresh their CPR skills and become ResusReady.”
Welsh Conservatives call for urgent action to reduce 1,000 preventable baby deaths in Wales
Following newly released data from Sands, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, which highlights that Wales continues to have a higher stillbirth rate than the rest of the UK, with limited progress in reducing neonatal deaths. Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, James Evans has urged the Welsh Government to take immediate action to reduce these shocking numbers and follow the trend in England, where targets have been introduced to reduce the number of baby deaths.
Particularly concerning is the research that shows these deaths were preventable and that if Wales had matched the best – performing countries in Europe between 2019 and 2023, more than 1,000 babies might have survived. A group of bereaved parents in Wales have written a petition calling for urgent action to save babies’ lives and for better care for bereaved parents following loss.
Commenting Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care, James Evans MS, said:
“These figures are utterly heartbreaking and should serve as a wake-up call for the Welsh Labour Government. Every baby loss is a tragedy, and it is simply unacceptable that stillbirth and neonatal death rates in Wales remain higher than the rest of the UK.
“Families across Wales deserve the very best maternity care and bereavement support. The Welsh Government must follow the example set in England, where clear national targets have helped focus attention and save lives.
“This is about compassion, accountability and action. Too many families have endured the unbearable pain of losing a child, we owe it to them to do everything possible to prevent further heartbreak.”
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