Paul Benson, 67, experienced a cardiac arrest at Liverpool Street station and was saved by the quick actions of bystanders who performed chest compressions and used a defibrillator. Paramedics treated him and he later had bypass surgery. Benson thanked the 'good Samaritans' for their critical intervention and highlighted the importance of community involvement in emergencies. He is now advocating for the London Ambulance Charity's Heart Starters campaign to increase defibrillator access in deprived areas, addressing disparities in cardiac arrest outcomes across communities.
"It's important that Londoners aren't frightened to stop and help. It's very easy to walk past but those who step in can save lives. They can't make it any worse but they can certainly make it better."
"It was great to meet Paul and see such a positive outcome for him. I've worked at London Ambulance Service for nearly seven years and this was my first time meeting someone I've treated who suffered a cardiac arrest."
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