British Heart Foundation's Heart Month

February is Heart Month – Learn CPR with the British Heart Foundation’s RevivR App

At Right at Home Derby & East Staffs, we care deeply about the health and wellbeing of our clients, caregivers, and the wider community. This February, during British Heart Foundation’s Heart Month, we’re encouraging everyone to learn a simple yet life-saving skill: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

Every year, around 30,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals in the UK, yet fewer than 1 in 10 people survive. Early CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival, but many people feel unsure about what to do in an emergency. That’s where the British Heart Foundation’s RevivR app comes in.

Why is CPR So Important?

When someone has a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Their heart stops pumping blood to the brain and other vital organs. Performing CPR immediately helps keep the blood flowing until professional medical help arrives, dramatically improving their chances of survival.

While we all hope we’ll never need to use CPR, knowing how to perform it could save the life of a loved one, a colleague, or even a stranger.

Learn CPR in Just 15 Minutes with the RevivR App

The RevivR app, created by the British Heart Foundation, makes learning CPR quick, easy, and free. In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn how to:

✔ Recognise when someone is in cardiac arrest
✔ Perform effective chest compressions
✔ Use a defibrillator (AED)

All you need is a smartphone or tablet and a cushion to practice on! The app provides step-by-step, interactive guidance, so you can learn at your own pace and feel confident to act in an emergency.

How to Get Started

It’s never been easier to learn CPR:

📲 Visit www.bhf.org.uk/revivr
📲 Download the free RevivR app
📲 Complete the training in just 15 minutes

Creating a Heart-Safe Community

At Right at Home Derby & East Staffs, we believe in the power of community action. By taking just 15 minutes to learn CPR this Heart Month, you’re making a real difference—helping to create a community where more lives are saved.

Knowing CPR doesn’t just provide peace of mind—it makes you a lifeline when every second matters.

This February, let’s work together to raise awareness, learn CPR, and help save lives.

Take the first step today – download the RevivR app and become someone’s hero.

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