🫀 World Restart a Heart Day — 16 October 2025 - Learn CPR and Save a Life ❤️

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Oct 16
2 min read

🌍 What Is World Restart a Heart Day?

Every 16 October, people around the world come together for World Restart a Heart Day — a global awareness day dedicated to teaching CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and saving lives.

Organised by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the campaign encourages everyone to learn simple CPR steps that can make the difference between life and death. 💪

❤️ Why This Day Matters

In the UK, more than 30,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest every year — yet fewer than 1 in 10 survive.

Immediate CPR can double or triple survival chances. When someone collapses, your hands can restart their heart.

👉 Two hands can save a life — and it could be yours that makes the difference.

🧠 What Is Cardiac Arrest?

A cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body. The person becomes unconscious and stops breathing normally.

When this happens:

Call 999 immediately 📞
Start chest compressions – Push hard and fast in the centre of the chest (100–120 times per minute).
Use an AED (defibrillator) if one is available.

Quick action saves lives.

💡 5 Ways to Get Involved on 16 October

🩺 Learn CPR
- Book a first-aid or CPR training session through your community, school, or workplace.
- Even 30 minutes of training could save a life.
⚡ Find Your Nearest AED
- Know where your nearest defibrillator is — at work, home, or in your local area.
🍎 Adopt Heart-Healthy Habits
- Eat well, exercise regularly, manage stress, and check your blood pressure.
💬 Spread Awareness
- Share this blog using #WorldRestartAHeart and #HeartHealth to encourage others to learn CPR.
👥 Host a Heart-Health Event
- Invite a first-aid trainer to your workplace or local group for a CPR demonstration.