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Operation Heart Start
- Membership number 10302
- Charity registered in Scotland SC002319
We are the original defibrillator charity, formed in 1987, based in St Andrews, Scotland.
We provide life-saving equipment such as Publicly Accessible Defibrillators and training in basic life support (CPR).
Funded entirely by donations, we receive no financial support from the Government, NHS or ambulance service. We are operated by volunteers.
Our objectives are to support community resilience by;
Raising awareness of cardiac arrest (OHCA) Providing training in basic life support skills Providing equipment to save lives, primarily publicly accessible defibrillators. Working along with the emergency services, other similar charities, local businesses and the Scottish Government to realise our aims.
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