CPR

Lizzie with show host Ray Bradshaw (left) (Pic: Submitted)

Award for young Fifer whose live-saving skills saved man who took ill on bus

It was 10 years ago that Emma Scott used one of East Neuk First Responders Public Access Defibrillators to save the life of her mum, Doreen.

Landmark anniversary for Fife woman who saved mum’s life with a defibrillator

George Mitchell suffered a cardiac arrest at Kirkcaldy Bowling Club earlier this year. (Pic: submitted)

Kirkcaldy woman thanks bowler for saving her husband's life

Free sessions on AEDs are being held at St Leonards School in conjunction with Save A Life First Aid. (Pic: submitted)

Life-saving defibrillator training courses on offer to St Andrews community

Carol Ewing with her first aid hero award (Pic: Jeff Holmes)

First aid hero award for Kirkcaldy ScotRail worker who helped saved woman’s life

Methil YVS plus Faz Latif and Staff from Premier One Stop Shop

Methil gains public access heart start machine

RNLI Lifeguards can be found on beaches around Scotland including six in Fife. (Pic: Nick Mailer)

Could you be an RNLI lifeguard on Fife's beaches this summer?

Parminder Singh, from Kirkcaldy, has thanked ambulance staff who helped save him after he had a cardiac arrest while at the gym. (Pic: Submitted)

Dad thanks ambulance staff who helped after he had a cardiac arrest at the gym

Richard Wishart, transport manger (left) and Mike Canning, warehouse manager at Fife Creamery with just a few of the 43 AEDs (Pic: Submitted)

Fife family business adds life-saving defibrillators to its fleet of vehicles

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.

Foo Fighters tease new music following death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

Arron Reekie showing the NHS CPR app he used to receive the call (Pic: Fife Photo Agency)

Kirkcaldy teen responds to cardiac arrest alert on lifesaving app

21 years later and the event is still as successful as it ever was. Image: Glenrothes MSC

Andy Wilson: 21st anniversary event in memory of Fife motorsport enthusiast

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

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of rock’n’roll legend Elvis, has died aged 54.
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Hazel Forrest of the Scottish Ambulance Service presents Jayden Fox with his certificate, alongside grandad Bill Fox

Kirkcaldy teenager recognised for helping to save his grandad's life

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

People can learn the potentially life-saving skill at the Mercat Centre on Friday, 14 October.

Fifers urged to give five minutes to learn how to save a life

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

From left: Lesley Macdonald, St John volunteer; David Torrance MSP; Stewart Milne, session clerk, and St John volunteer, Lawson Rennie.

Lifesaving defibrillator installed at Kirkcaldy church

Would you know what to do if your dog suddenly fell seriously ill and needed CPR?

6 expert life-saving first aid tips to perform dog CPR

The defibrillator on the wall outside David's Kitchen.

Man resuscitated on busy Kirkcaldy road after horror fall from car transporter

Roddy Sneddon (left) and Garry Hegg (right) With the new defibrillator.

New lifesaving defibrillator installed at Cupar Trading Estate in memory of a co...

Bill Shackman, who suffered a cardiac arrest after going out surfing, with his wife Emily

St Andrews man urges defibrillator owners to register their devices after surviv...

Kelly and Paul Scott.

48-year-old Fifer's survival highlights importance of defibrillators

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

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

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...

Bill, left, with Mitch, one of the surfers who saved his life.

Fife man who suffered cardiac arrest while surfing thanks ‘amazing’ lifesavers

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...

How to save a life...people of all ages have the power to help others who suffer an out of hospital cardiac arrest.

Half a million people have already signed up to Save A Life For Scotland

Catchy 20 second songs you can wash your hands to

Postman Darren McLeod who helped save the life of a seriously ill man.

Glenrothes postie hailed a hero after helping save man’s life

Arnold Clark head office.

Arnold Clark invests £150,000 in life-saving defibrillators in all its branches

Sarah Howard-Stone, right, and partner Diane

Woman who survived three cardiac arrests to do 52-mile charity cycle

Kinghorn Lifeboat volunteers had a successful Open Day on Saturday, raising over £5000 for the RNLI. A large turnout of supporters enjoyed the sunshine and warm temperatures whilst being entertained by many stalls and attractions.

Open day at Kinghorn raises over £5000 for the RNLI

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) crews teamed-up with East Neuk Responders, Police Scotland, Glenrothes High School and Glenrothes Neighbourhood Safety Group to make the machines available at Cluny Clays, CISWO and the Polish club in Kirkcaldy.

Fifers now have access to life-saving equipment

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

Michelle (front row centre) with volunteers from the Kirkcaldy-Glenrothes company.

Long service award for Glenrothes first aid volunteer

Jenny Gilruth (centre) with BHF representatives.

MSP welcomes CPR pledge for Fife pupils

Cameron is now recovering in hospital.

Hero pharmacist saved Fife boy’s life

The group at Shell Bay before the walk.

Dozens pay tribute to Glenrothes woman with coastal walk

MSP working with charity to introduce CPR training into Fife's secondary schools

New scheme to save lives in East Neuk

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Video: TV star Carol Smillie teaches CPR with help of Proclaimers hit

Hayley Davidson.

Ex-soldier admits killing baby

Top five phone scams revealed

From left: Student Engagement Assistant at FCSA, Gloria Laurini, Vice President for Welfare and Equality at FCSA , Ash Tucker; Assistant Principal for Quality and Curriculum Partnerships at Fife College, Iain Hawker; Resilience Officer at the Scottish Ambulance Service, Stephanie Spowart; and Health and Safety Manager at Fife College, Alastair Leadbetter.

Fife College Students' Association helps install life-saving device.

Scotlands top five nuisance telephone calls of 2016 have been revealed in a new YouGov survey.

Survey reveals Scotland's top five nuisance calls of 2016

Brian Clarke and Stuart Barton at Anstruther Harbour just metres from where Startu delivered a lifesaving shock to Brian's heart.

Shocking save brings Fife man back from death

From left with the CPR kit - Gwyn Edwards, Andrew Paul and John McTacTaggart.

Fire service offers free life saving training for local organisations

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