Across the capital last year, London Ambulance Service responded to almost 14,000 people in cardiac arrest, and in the few minutes it takes for an ambulance crew to arrive at the scene, the actions of bystanders can make the difference between life and death. Without lifesaving interventions like CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) and defibrillators, the patient’s chances of survival decrease by about 10% with every passing minute.

However, with just a few minutes of CPR, patient outcomes are better, with a much higher survival rate. The quicker we can help keep someone's heart beating, the more likely they are to survive with limited or no other complications. 

We want to help as many people as possible to be confident when they witness someone experiencing cardiac arrest.

You can give Londoners the skills they need through sponsoring training and education sessions across the capital. 

The London Lifesavers project recruits, trains and educates an ‘army of local volunteers’ for the London Ambulance Service. These neighbours, friends and family members help by being at the scene of emergencies before the ambulance arrives, providing additional care for Londoners. They are trained to use defibrillators, restarting hearts whilst in cardiac arrest before the ambulance arrives – giving individuals the best chance of survival. They are also deployed to support people in their local areas, such as ‘checking in’ on elderly people during the winter months.

This amazing project could help save someone you love - your friends, family or neighbours. 

Please consider making a donation or fundraising to train as many Londoners as possible.