NHS trust trains thousands of people to save lives

The scheme has been hosted by 124 volunteers and staff

More than 10,000 people have been taught life-saving CPR and defibrillator skills as part of a community training scheme.

The East Of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) launched its EEAST Heart project in 2023.

The scheme is funded entirely by donations to the EEAST charity and 124 volunteers and staff have hosted the training.

Kate Lott, head of the charity, said passing the 10,000 milestone was "incredible", adding: "Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, there are now thousands more potential life-savers in our communities."

When someone suffers a cardiac arrest outside of hospital, their chance of survival drops by about 10% for every minute without CPR, the trust says.

People can request training via its website.