Survival rates with early use of CPR and defibrillation can be as high as 40%. However, performing CPR may not always result in a successful and happy ending.
If you have been affected by any of the personal stories here or have your own concerns and difficulties, please contact the Samaritans. Volunteers are available 24/7. You can call for free day or night on 116 123 or call in Welsh on 0808 164 0123 for free every day between 7pm-11pm.
If you’d prefer to write things down, you can email jo@samaritans.org.