John Deery’s story is nothing short of miraculous and highlights the life-saving importance of defibrillators. An experienced long-distance runner, John was fit and healthy when he took on the Belfast ...

A number of life-saving defibrillators are being installed in public places across Knowsley from this week. The Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are easy to use and can save the life of a ...

A man whose life was saved by a defibrillator has been highlighting the work of charities which ensure the devices are ready in an emergency. Sean McLaughlin was taking part in a charity boxing fight ...

A weather presenter who helped save a man's live with CPR has been given formal training in using a defibrillator. BBC South Today's Alexis Green used her basic first aid training to help the man who ...

If someone is having a cardiac arrest, a defibrillator can save their life by giving a high energy electric shot to the heart. Sales of defibrillators rose sharply after footballer Christian Eriksen ...

Five Rhondda pubs have now had life-saving equipment installed for the use in an emergency situation. South Wales Police and the upper Rhondda Pub Watch have come together to install the devices, ...

A strange twist of fate has resulted in a former Devon County Councillor having his life saved by a defibrillator which he secured a grant for. Andy Hannan, who was unaware he had a heart problem, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In the majority of life-threatening emergencies, defibrillators would not be used to help save someone's life. Research by defibrillator manufacturer Doc UK found that just 15 percent of survey ...

DEFIBRILLATORS across the UK should all be registered so that they can be easily located in an emergency. Here’s how you can find out if there is one near you – and what to do in an emergency.

A young footballer from Leicestershire who was saved by a defibrillator during a match, is urging the government to scrap the 'heart restart' tax. Jack Hurley, who collapsed on the pitch at 19, has ...