Preventing premature sudden death

The cardiac charity SADS UK aims to save lives, providing information, funding research and medical equipment to prevent premature sudden cardiac death. Working in the areas of Research, Prevention and Emergency Care lives have been saved as a direct result of the work of SADS UK.

SADS UK highlights the fact that young people and even children can be affected by potentially fatal cardiac conditions.

Education and provision of cardiac equipment

SADS UK empowers medical establishments and organisations by providing information and cardiac equipment including:-

• Heart monitors to identify abnormalities of the heart rhythm to medical establishments.

• Defibrillators to schools, sports clubs, etc.

SADS information and support

Providing information and supporting individuals and families affected by cardiac conditions or a sudden cardiac death is a very important part of the work of the charity. The charity has:-

• BACP qualified counsellors which experience of SADS.

• Support contacts in different parts of the country offer support to people affected.

• Young people’s newsletter and friendship support for 10 years and above

• Short breaks for individuals and families living with cardiac conditions

• Get-together ‘Retreats’ for people who have been bereaved through a sudden cardiac death

Raising awareness and funds in memory of Darren Clark

Debbie Clark is currently working with school to raise funds for a school defibrillator in memory of her son Darren. If anyone would like to donate to this worthy cause please visit www.justgiving.com/DarrenClark-Dazz or text DAZC84 followed by the amount you wish to donate. Many thanks for your support.