Cardiac arrest
doesn’t discriminate.
CPR shouldn’t either.
Every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, around 25 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Currently only 1 in 10 survive.
You can change that
- Early CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest.
- Research has consistently shown that women are approximately 27% LESS likely to receive bystander CPR in public compared to men.
- A recent study commissioned by KSS around the reasons for this disparity suggests that concerns about touching or exposing a woman’s chest could cause some bystanders to hesitate before providing lifesaving CPR or using a defibrillator when every second counts for survival.
Learn to save a life with KSS crew
Join one of our FREE sessions suitable for everyone
- Live in person, outside John Lewis at Bluewater on Saturday 17 October 2026 between 10am and 5.30pm. No need to book, just turn up, or
- Watch one of our pre-recorded sessions on-demand at a time that suits you.
A bra shouldn’t be a barrier to saving a life
Join our Army of KSS Lifesavers today
Free CPR and Defibrillation training sessions suitable for all ages
Sign up to access the pre-recorded sessions
How you can help further
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the online sessions?
Sessions are between 10 and 30 minutes long.
What do I need to join the sessions?
- 30-minutes of your time
- access to a screen
- a ‘patient’ to practice on which can be a cuddly toy (for children) and a cushion, pillow or rolled up jumper/jacket for adults
- room on the floor to practice.
- Sessions can either be watched on our platform with WiFi or downloaded to watch offline. For any issues please contact us on hello@aakss.org.uk
Is the content appropriate for my child?
We have multiple versions of the pre-recorded sessions to suit different age groups including:
Children – Keystage 2
Children – Secondary school (Keystages 3 & 4)
Adults
Can I take part in the training with my group or business?
You can absolutely sign up to take part in the training as part of a group or business; you will just need someone to be a lead name. That person will receive emails from us with all you need to prepare for the training.
Is KSS Lifesavers part of the Girl Guides / Scouts / Schools & Groups Mission Badges?
Yes, if you are part of one of these groups taking part in the KSS Mission Badge, our KSS Lifesavers CPR training is one of the missions you’ll need to complete. To find out more about these badges contact community@aakss.org.uk
Can I ask questions?
If you’re attending our live event at Bluewater, yes you can ask questions while you’re there. If you’re taking part in one of our pre-recorded online sessions, you can email us your questions and we will come back to you.
Who is teaching the sessions?
All sessions (live and pre-recorded) are hosted by Team KSS paramedics and doctors.
Can we fundraise alongside KSS Lifesavers?
Yes, if you would like to make KSS Lifesavers a fundraising event, you could ask your group to Wear Red and donate £1. You could also do a sponsored walk, cake sale or coffee morning. If you would like to discuss further, please reach out to the Community team: community@aakss.org.uk / 01634 471 900 .
How do I make a complaint?
We take complaints very seriously and treat them as an opportunity to improve. We are always very grateful to hear from people who are willing to take the time to help us to improve. If you have a complaint, please contact: Victoria Friar, Head of Supporter Experience – victoriafriar@aakss.org.uk
