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By Josh Bell, Schools and Charities Correspondent A brand-new, community-accessible defibrillator has been officially launched at Lew’s Barbers Shack, thanks to the generosity of the Dedman Family, who funded the life-saving equipment in loving memory of Royston “Roy” Dedman. As part of this heartfelt donation, a Bleed Kit has
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By Health Correspondent The next generation of an artificial heart valve made from a new plastic material could be a step closer to bedside. The research, led by the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, demonstrated that the polymer material used to make the new artificial heart valve is safe following
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By Community Correspondent After nearly two decades behind the wheel as a Bristol bus driver and with a background in policing, Carlos Santos saw firsthand how quickly a life-threatening emergency can unfold. But it was the sudden death of a fellow bus driver from cardiac arrest in late 2024 that
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By Josh Bell, Schools and Charitable Correspondent In a remarkable tale of resilience, rapid response, and the power of community, local firefighter Dave is alive today thanks to quick-thinking loved ones, emergency services, and a life-saving defibrillator. One ordinary day turned into a fight for life when Dave suddenly collapsed
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent In a heartwarming moment of unity and community spirit, the Donate For Defib WsM Project Team had the immense honour of welcoming the new High Sheriff of Somerset, Janet, and her son Rory to Revo Kitchen this Thursday. The visit was a celebration
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By Josh Bell, Charitable and Schools Correspondent The Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare (W-s-M) Project in Somerset, continues to make vital strides in improving public access to life-saving defibrillators and CPR education, thanks in part to the passionate involvement of leading cardiovascular experts. Dr Stephen Harmer, Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Science
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By Community Correspondent Community heroes at DR Building Services have stepped up to enhance local safety with a brand-new public access defibrillator – now officially Rescue-Ready! A huge congratulations and heartfelt thank you go out to Dave, his family, and the entire DR Building Services team, who have proudly launched a
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By Jill Dando News THEY DID IT! In an inspiring show of determination and community spirit, Jake and Kirsty from Ashley Leahy Estate Agents have crossed the finish line of the 2025 Bath Half Marathon—raising crucial funds for the Donate For Defib Weston-super-Mare Project. Their efforts are helping to
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By Health Correspondent Researchers at UCL have tested a new scoring system to better assess stroke risk in patients with narrowed arteries caused by atherosclerosis. This tool could help avoid unnecessary surgeries and stent procedures. Atherosclerosis is a common condition where arteries become clogged and hardened by plaque, including in
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By Jill Dando News A local fundraising champion is lacing up his running shoes to help save lives across Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. Alex, a Digital Specialist at Howards Motor Group, will take on the Weston-super-Mare Half Marathon this October in support of the Donate For Defib WsM Project, an initiative focused
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By Health Correspondent The Every Minute Matters campaign has smashed its target to encourage 270,000 people across Britain to learn CPR with almost two months to go. In an incredible testament to the powerful force of football, the Sky Bet campaign has encouraged the equivalent of three times the
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By Health Correspondent Survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Scotland are expected to improve with a new tool that helps place public access defibrillators (PADs) where they are most needed. PADmap combines historical cardiac arrest data and the current defibrillator map to identify optimal locations for new PADs. The
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By Science Editor In the developing heart, cells must move and interact carefully to find their correct place, and the stakes are high: mismatched cells could cause the heart to malfunction. A new study, published on March 12 in the Biophysical Journal, reveals how heart cells "speed date"
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By Jill Dando News Donate For Defib W-s-M Project hosted its inaugural Defib Conference, a significant event aimed at showcasing the organisations vital work and its future objectives. Held at Locking Castle Church, in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK the conference brought together experts, sponsors, and local leaders to discuss cardiac care,
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By Jill Dando News The Donate For Defib WsM Project is pleased to announce a publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed at Specsavers Weston High Street, along with the support and installation from AMS Electrical - SouthWest. For this installation Donate For Defib WsM Project undertook a Mini Launch! The
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By Jill Dando News In a remarkable tale of resilience and community spirit, Josh Bell, a Diana Award winner, has spearheaded a campaign that has turned his hometown of Weston-super-Mare into one of the best-equipped places for defibrillators in the entire United Kingdom. Born with a critical heart defect and