Victory for Express as life-saving network reaches 100k defibrillators | UK | News

Barry McDowell suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in a pub, but was saved by a nearby school’s defibrillator that was registered on The Circuit, a network directing 999 callers to their nearest device. This milestone of 100,000 registered defibrillators in the UK, as part of a campaign with the British Heart Foundation and the Daily Express, aims to increase survival chances for the 30,000 people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in the UK. Football legend David Ginola, who experienced a similar situation, commended the progress made in registering defibrillators. The BHF CEO highlighted the importance of continuing to register devices to save lives. A survivor, Barry McDowell, emphasized the significance of having defibrillators registered on The Circuit, as it saved his life. The milestone was celebrated by medical experts and organizations, encouraging everyone to learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator.

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