Community Guest Speaker
Heartbeats to Hope: The Story of CPR and Community Resuscitation
Service Description
Guest Speaker: Garry Perkins Talk: Raising Charity Funds for Demelza House From Heartbeats to Hope: The Story of CPR and Community Resuscitation Join Garry Perkins for a powerful and engaging talk that traces the evolution of cardiac arrest management, the rise of community resuscitation programmes, and the life-saving role of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). With over 40 years in health care and 25 years of frontline experience as a paramedic, educator, and clinical advisor, Garry blends clinical authority, personal storytelling, and practical wisdom to deliver a session that’s as informative as it is unforgettable. What You'll Discover The history of CPR and how it shaped today’s emergency response Behind-the-scenes insights into ambulance service protocols The development of Community First Responder teams The future of AED use and public access defibrillation Real stories—filled with tears, laughter, and life-saving lessons Whether you're a healthcare professional, community groups, educators, or simply curious, this talk offers something for everyone. About Garry Garry’s career spans roles as an HCPC-registered Paramedic, NHS 111 Clinical Advisor, and author of The UK’s First Rescue-Ready Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice Manual. He teaches emergency care with organisations including: South East Coast Ambulance Service West Sussex Fire Service Virgin Atlantic British Airways He’s also worked extensively with: Community First Responders Foster care and mentoring Volunteer groups Homeless outreach services Prison healthcare education Garry regularly speaks at events hosted by the British Dental Association and the University of Sussex, sharing his expertise in dental medical emergencies, First Aid and community resuscitation nationwide. Giving Back This talk is more than education—it’s a tribute. Garry raises funds for Demelza House Children’s Hospice, which cared for his son Ryan, who passed away at age ten. All speaker donations go directly to supporting this vital charity. 📅 Booking Details Duration: 1.5 hours or tailored to your needs. Format: Live talk + Q&A Audience: Community groups, healthcare teams, schools, and organisations Donation: All proceeds support Demelza House Hospice Availability: Book early to secure your session
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or course date transfers are not permitted. If you are unable to attend the course yourself, you may change the name of the delegate attending the course free of charge. You must inform the office to any change of delegates prior to the start of the course. If you are ill on the day of the course you must notify us in writing as soon as possible via email addressed to admin@sussesfirstaidcourses.co.uk. A transfer will only be offered if a valid doctor’s note is produced. Late arrival or missed session: If you arrive late for a course, or are absent from any session, we reserve the right to refuse to accept you for training if we feel you will gain insufficient knowledge or skill in the time remaining. In all such cases, the full course fee remains payable. To conform with Health & Safety Executive requirements for Statutory Certificates, attendance at all sessions is mandatory. In the event of non-attendance full fee is still due and is non-refundable. Cancellation by Sussex First Aid Courses: Sussex First Aid Courses reserves the right to cancel any course if there are insufficient numbers to run a viable course. In such circumstances, you will be given as much notice as possible and the offer of a free transfer to another course date, or a full refund of fees paid.
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