16/10/2026
❤️ WORLD RESTART A HEART DAY | 16 OCTOBER 2026 ❤️
Would you know what to do if someone’s heart suddenly stopped beating?
It’s a question that we hope you’ll never have to face, but one that could make the difference between life and death.
Today, on World Restart a Heart Day, we want to shine a light on the importance of learning CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and making sure that everyone, regardless of their age, has the knowledge and confidence to act in an emergency.
❤️ CPR is a skill that everyone should know.
You don’t have to be a healthcare professional, a lifeguard or a first aider to make a difference. You could be a parent, a grandparent, a teenager, a colleague or simply someone who happens to be in the right place at the right time.
When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts. Their heart has stopped pumping blood effectively around their body, meaning oxygen is no longer reaching vital organs, including the brain. Starting CPR as quickly as possible helps maintain blood flow until professional medical help arrives.
You don't need to be an expert to help save a life. You need to know what to do, have the confidence to act and understand that doing something is far better than doing nothing.
🚨 Know your nearest community defibrillator.
A defibrillator, also known as an AED (automated external defibrillator), can deliver an electrical shock to help restore a normal heart rhythm in certain types of cardiac arrest. These devices are designed to be used by members of the public, with clear spoken instructions guiding you through the process.
Take a moment today to find out where your nearest community defibrillator is located. You might pass one every day without realising it is there.
In an emergency:
📞 Call 999 and follow the emergency call handler's instructions.
❤️ Start CPR immediately if someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
⚡ Ask someone to locate and bring a defibrillator, if one is available.
🙌 Follow the defibrillator's spoken instructions and continue CPR as directed until emergency professionals take over or the person shows clear signs of recovery.
If you're unsure what to do, call 999. The emergency call handler can guide you through CPR. Don't let fear of getting it wrong stop you from trying to help.
💙 Why are we so passionate about CPR training at Neptune Aquatics?
Behind every confident first aider or lifeguard is someone who has helped them develop the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to respond when it matters most.
Our highly decorated tutoring team has trained hundreds of lifeguards and first aiders throughout their careers. They bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion to every course they deliver, and they understand that the skills they teach reach far beyond the training room or swimming pool.
For our team, CPR training isn't simply about completing a qualification or passing an assessment. It's about preparing people for situations they hope they will never encounter, but may one day be faced with.
It's about helping someone feel confident enough to step forward, take action and potentially save a life.
Our tutors are deeply passionate about ensuring that the importance of CPR is shared far and wide. Every person who learns these skills is another person who could make a difference in their family, workplace or community.
And that's why we believe this knowledge should never be limited by age, background or profession.
🌍 This World Restart a Heart Day, let's make a commitment.
✅ Learn CPR.
✅ Find your nearest community defibrillator.
✅ Encourage your family, friends and colleagues to learn these potentially life-saving skills.
✅ Share this post to help spread awareness.
You never know when you might be the person who makes the difference between life and death.
You don't need to be a hero. You just need to be ready to help. ❤️
