Don’t let fear hold you back from helping save a life. By giving CPR a go, you are giving someone their best chance of survival. Performing high quality CPR is always our goal, but any CPR may still make a difference ❤️

Only 41.5% of bystanders in Northern Ireland performed CPR after coming across a person in cardiac arrest from Jan-Mar 2025. Cardiac rehab patients in LVH and Downpatrick completed CPR training to make themselves #resusready incase of an emergency @setrust @BHFNI ♥️⚡️

Don’t forget to drop by and see us in Café Connect, UHD today! 11:30am-1pm! Happy Restart a Heart Day everyone! #restartaheartday @ResusCouncilUK @BHFNI ♥️⚡️

Join us at Café Connect, Ulster hospital on 16th October 2025 to help us celebrate Restart a Heart Day 2025 ♥️⚡️ #restartaheartday @setrust @ResusCouncilUK @BHFNI

With Lagan Valley being recently named as one of the areas most in need of AEDs our cardiac rehab patients in Lisburn completed their CPR training as part of their cardiac rehab programme and can act confidently in an emergency. Well done everyone! ♥️⚡️ @setrust @BHFNI

Well done to some of the fantastic Cardiac Rehab patients and their families in the Downpatrick area who are now competent and confident to perform CPR and use an AED ⚡️⚡️ Did you know most cardiac arrests happen at home? (72%) Would you know what to do? @setrust

If someone is not breathing at all or not breathing normally, that’s your signal to start CPR. But what does abnormal breathing actually look or sound like during a cardiac arrest? Swipe through to find out 👇

A fantastic group of Nursing and Allied Health Professional Assistants recently completed their AWARE training 🙌 They’re now even more prepared to recognise & react when a patient’s condition changes. Proud of our staff who are always working to improve patient outcomes ❤️

Well done to staff in Mount Alexander Home in Comber who completed their mock arrest simulation training👏 They are now knowledgeable in delivering CPR and using the defibrillator with skill and confidence🌟 Training like this is essential, knowing what to do can save a life ❤️

Another fantastic group of nursing and AHP assistants through AWARE training - more staff able to recognise and act quickly when a patient is deteriorating. Always working towards improving patient outcomes ♥️ @setrust @ALERT_Course

People in deprived areas are: - less likely to receive bystander CPR, - less likely to access a defib, - and less likely to survive cardiac arrest. This isn’t chance, it’s inequality. We’re committed to changing this, because where you live or what your background is should

A massive well done to Mount Alexander Home in Comber who completed their mock arrest simulation training this month! The staff were able to help a choking resident and acted quickly when the situation deteriorated to provide CPR and use the AED ♥️⚡️ @setrust @ResusCouncilUK

There are around 1500 cardiac arrests in NI every year and less than 1 in 10 will survive! Cardiac rehab patients in Lisburn participated in CPR and AED training as part of their rehab programme, and are now confident to tackle a medical emergency! ♥️⚡️ @setrust @BHFNI

Defibs significantly increase the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest, yet in 2023, they were used in just 8.3% of cases outside hospitals. This is why greater public awareness and education is needed. These devices save lives, but only if people have the confidence to use

Adult and paediatric BLS in Stewartstown Road health centre for our health visitors and social workers. Contact us for more information on team training! ♥️⚡️ #worktogethertraintogether

20,000 healthcare professionals take part in our Advanced Life Support course every year. 2025 is your time to join them. Available in face to face and hybrid settings. Learn more: https://t.co/FYFntYt8s9

Around 80% of out of hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, would you know what to do in an emergency? Cardiac rehab patients in Downpatrick completed Call Push Rescue training as part of their cardiac rehab programme - gaining the skills they need to save a life! ♥️ @setrust

The winner of our Q4 mock arrest simulations is… Cath Lab UHD! They showed great teamwork and managed the scenario very effectively - Congratulations to Andrea and the team, enjoy your treats! 🧁♥️ @setrust

Checking your arrest trolley is important! Here are some helpful reminders about checking emergency equipment! If you have any questions or concerns about emergency equipment in your area contact us! ♥️⚡️

Nursing assistants are an essential part of our workforce and are vital in helping recognise and manage deteriorating patients! More of our nursing assistants have completed the AWARE course which will help to improve our patient outcomes ♥️ @setrust @ALERT_Course