CPR

Sue Hampshire, Associate Clinical Director for St John Ambulance, has reiterated calls for the public to get involved in the "Save a Life September" campaign.

Learn some lifesaving techniques this September

Brian Soulsby with son Ben, 10

I helped save a Sunderland fan's life at Wembley

This is when the SAFC v Blades Championship play-off final KOs

St John Ambulance has issued choking advice for children under 12 months old.

Easter first aid advice for children over 12 months old from St John Ambulance

Former Newcastle United and Spurs midfielder Nabil Bentaleb

Ex-NUFC man scores on football return - 8 months after cardiac arrest

Nick Atkinson has thanked Community Matron Paula Jackson for helping to save his life when he had a cardiac arrest in Boldon Asda.

Dad thanks off-duty nurse who saved his life when he collapsed in Asda

From left to right - Ashley James (DJ and broadcaster), Millie Bright (Lioness & Chelsea FC Women's captain), Sharon Gaffka (activist and former Love Island contestant) and Lucy Edwards (social content creator and disability campaigner)

Bust the taboo with the world’s first CPR bra

The case was heard at Newcastle Crown Court. Photo: National World.

Jurors hear man suffered cardiac arrest following chemical attack

The case is being heard at Newcastle Crown Court. (Photo by National World)

Shields attacker denies landing fatal blows in vodka bottle 'scuffle'

Alun, Amelia and Emma Evans.

Toddler saved mum's life when she fell into bath during seizure

RNLI is looking for new lifeguards in Tyne & Wear

RNLI searching for new lifeguards in South Tyneside and beyond

Cllr Foreman with one of trauma packs

Life-Saving kits available in buildings around Borough

Heartbreaking footage shows 11-month-old moggy Bella hooked up to tubes and a heart monitor after coming into contact with a lily, which are highly poisonous to cats.

Poisoned cat ‘died for 26 minutes’ after brush with popular flower

A book has been created for parents and caregivers - so they can be well-equipped, should they have to perform CPR on a child

A book has been created to teach parents CPR

The Foo Fighters attend the 2011 NME Awards together at the O2 Academy Brixton, London. Photo: PA/Ian West.

Breaking Foo Fighters tease new music following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

Virgin Media O2 has partnered with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to make defibrillators more accessible on the high street.

Virgin Media O2 stores to install defibrillators to save lives
More than 200 defibrillators will be accessible in Virgin Media O2 stores thanks to a new partnership with the British Heart Foundation.
Chelsie Sewell

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54

New TikTok dance is sweeping the internet – to increase awareness about performi...

Over half of people in the UK know how to perform CPR – with many not so confide...

Defibrillator installed outside Chichester Arms

South Shields pub continues raising efforts for community defibrillators

One of Red Sky Foundation's defibrillators

Life-saving equipment to be installed outside South Tyneside primary school

The group of charity walkers who completed the walk in memory of 19-year-old Steven Thompson.

Family and friends of Steven Thompson brave Storm Arwen to hold charity walk

Steven Thompson, 19, tragically died following an incident in South Shields.

Family and friends of Steven Thompson set to hold charity walk

Sergio Petrucci, founder of the Red Sky Foundation.

North East heart charity's plea after fan collapsed at Newcastle match

Medical personal were called to assist a fan in the stands during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Picture PA.

Family of 80-year-old fan who collapsed at Newcastle match give update

Club doctor Paul Catterson runs to assist an elderly man who had suffered a cardiac arrest at St James's Park.

Doctor opens up on dramatic efforts to save Newcastle United fan

Medical personal are called to assist a fan in the stands during the Premier League match at St. James' Park, Newcastle. Picture PA.

A&E doctor hailed a hero for saving football fan’s life
A doctor for Hartlepool’s hospital trust has been hailed a hero after helping to save a football supporter’s life.
Mark Payne

A 19-year-old man sadly died following a 'serious assault' which took place near to Roxanne's nightclub on Ocean Road, South Shields, on Bank Holiday Monday.

Manslaughter charge after 19-year-old man dies following a 'serious assault'

Community Support Officerss Michael Burrows and Jayne Rudd.

Crime-fighting pair hailed as heroes for saving woman's life

Denmark's Christian Eriksen controls the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Saturday, June 12, 2021. (Stuart Franklin/Pool via AP)

Charity founder stresses the need for more AEDs locally after Eriksen collapse

Christian Eriksen releases first public message since suffering a cardiac arrest...

HeartSafe has a map of the UK's publicly available defibrillators (HeartSafe)

This is how to find your nearest defibrillator - and how to do CPR

Denmark and Finland's match in Copenhagen paled into insignificance after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch.

Director explains reasoning behind Eriksen footage

Christian Eriksen of Denmark. Picture: Friedemann Vogel - Pool/Getty Images.

Support for Denmark's Christian Eriksen after Euros collapse

Christian Eriksen is taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch.

Christian Eriksen 'stable' after collapsing during Euro 2020 game

Markku Kanerva, Head Coach of Finland and Teemu Pukki of Finland wait on the pitch as Christian Eriksen (Not pictured) of Denmark receives medical treatment during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Denmark and Finland on June 12, 2021 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen: viewers criticise BBC live coverage after player received CPR...

Fans were visibly distressed by the scenes (Getty Images)

Christian Eriksen stabilised after receiving CPR during Denmark vs Finland

Mencap Chief Executive called the DNACPR notices "unacceptable" (Photo: KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Covid patients with learning disabilities may have been issued blanket ‘do not r...

One in 10 care homes were told to change resuscitation orders for patients (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why the NHS asked care homes not to resuscitate patients during the peak...

Catchy 20 second songs you can wash your hands to

An elderly woman has sadly died in a house fire on Millais Gardens.

Elderly woman dies in bungalow fire in South Shields

Customer Tom Tweddell thanks Boldon ASDA staff Linda Herd and Helen Richardson (right) after they saved his life.

'I owe my life to these ladies' - shopper thanks Asda staff who saved his life

The incident happened near to the Marsden Grotto.

Man airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries following fall at Marsd...

The woman was pronounced dead at Sandhaven beach, South Shields, on Saturday, August 24.

'We tried our best' - Medical student praises public and paramedics for working ...

The family are doing their all to get Stephen Foley home including his mam Joyce Foley (left) and his auntie Ann Wilson (right).
Picture: Tom Banks

Mother's plea to bring son home after motorbike crash left him with brain damag...

The North East Ambulance Service is using a phone app system to speed up treatment for those who suffer cardiac arrest.

New mobile phone app aims to speed up treatment for people who suffer cardiac ar...

Coun Peter Gibson with Richard Avenue School Year 4 pupils l-r Malia Bruce, Maria Begum, Miguel Clemente and Aaron Mackie, all aged 9.

You could save a life if you knew how - sign up here for vital CPR training

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You could save a life if you knew how - sign up here for vital CPR training

Coun Peter Gibson with Richard Avenue School Year 4 pupils l-r Malia Bruce, Maria Begum, Miguel Clemente and Aaron Mackie, all aged 9.

You could save a life if you knew how - sign up here for vital CPR training

Chest pains aren't the only way that a heart attack can present itself, especially in women (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the unexpected signs of cardiac arrest for women

Call handler Gary Mayne, bystander Damon Devine, patient Raymond Honour, rapid response paramedic Clare Edmonds and other bystander Heather Huntley.

Heroes save life of cyclist dad after he collapses in race

Australian TV lifeguard swaps Bondi Rescue for South Shields beach as part of wa...

Funding is available for two new defibrillators in South Tyneside

Funding available for two new life-saving defibrillators in South Shields

South Shields Volunteer lifeguards are hoping for your votes in funding bid

South Shields Volunteer Lifeguard Club bids for funding to help run lifesaving p...

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