Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru

22/04/2026

Ym mis Mawrth 2025, cafodd Stephen Booth ataliad y galon sydyn wrth ymweld â Chanolfan Swyddi Carmarthen Plus. Heb rybudd, syrthiodd a stopiodd anadlu'n normal. Diolch i weithredoedd cyflym Swyddog Diogelwch Chris Manfield a Rheolwr Gwasanaeth Endaf Davies, arbedwyd bywyd Stephen.

Roedd Chris newydd gwblhau hyfforddiant cymorth bywyd sylfaenol ac roedd yn adnabod symtomau ataliad y galon. Ffoniodd 999, dechreuodd CPR, a gofynnodd i Endaf ddod â'r diffib. Er nad oedd Endaf erioed wedi defnyddio un o'r blaen, dilynodd gyfarwyddiadau lleferydd y ddyfais a chyflwynodd ddwy sioc - sy'n ddangos pa mor hawdd yw defnyddio diffib. Parhaodd y ddau i wneud CPR tan gyrhaeddodd Uwch Barafeddyg Stephen Bowles a'r criw ambiwlans. Cafodd Stephen ei yrru i Ysbyty Morriston, lle treuliodd bythefnos yn gwella.

Dywedodd Stephen:Mae Stephen yn dweud:
"Cefais fy hysbysu yn ddiweddarach fy mod wedi derbyn CPR rhagorol, a oedd yn hanfodol i fy adferiad. Dechreuodd Chris ac Endaf y broses a achubodd fy mywyd. Byddwn yn annog pawb i ddysgu'r sgiliau achub bywyd hyn."

Yn ddiweddar, trefnodd Achub Bywyd Cymru i Stephen ailgwrdd a rhai o'r bobl a helpodd i achub ei fywyd, ac fe gyflwynodd Dystysgrifau Llongyfarch Gwylwyr i ddangos ei ddiolch.

🫀 Mae'r stori hon yn gyfle i atgoffa pawb y gallant achub bywyd, trwy: Alw 999, dechrau CPR, a defnyddio diffib.

👉 Os hoffech deimlo'n hyderus i weithredu mewn argyfwng, chwiliwch am arweiniad CPR a sut i ddefnyddio diffib yma:
https://perfformiadagwella.gig.cymru/ABC

Llun: Dyma Stephen Booth yn ail ymweld â Chanolfan Byd Gwaith Caerfyrddin i ddiolch i rai o'r tîm a achubodd ei fywyd. O'r chwith i'r dde: Marc Gower, Stephen Booth, Stephen Bowles, Chris Manfield, Endaf Davies

22/04/2026

In March 2025, Stephen Booth suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while visiting Carmarthen Job Centre Plus. Without warning, he collapsed and stopped breathing normally.
Thanks to the quick-thinking actions of security officer Chris Manfield and service manager Endaf Davies, Stephen’s life was saved.
Chris had recently completed basic life support training and immediately recognised cardiac arrest. He called 999, started CPR, and asked Endaf to bring the defibrillator. Although Endaf had never used one before, he followed the device’s voice prompts and delivered two shocks — showing just how easy defibrillators are to use.
They continued CPR until Senior Paramedic Stephen Bowles and the ambulance crew arrived. Stephen was taken to Morriston Hospital, where he spent two weeks recovering.
Stephen says:

“I was later told I’d received excellent CPR, which was vital to my recovery. Chris and Endaf truly helped start the process that saved my life. I would encourage everyone to learn these lifesaving skills.”

Recently, Save a Life Cymru reunited Stephen with some of the people who helped save his life, where he presented Bystander Commendation Certificates in heartfelt thanks.
🫀 This story is a powerful reminder:
Calling 999, starting CPR, and using a defibrillator can save a life — anyone can do it.
👉 If you’d like to feel confident to act in an emergency, check out our awareness videos: https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/SaLC

Photo Left to Right: Marc Gower from Save a Life Cymru, Stephen Booth, Stephen Bowles, Chris Manfield and Endaf Davies.

20/04/2026

Diolch i'r British Heart Foundation - Wales am gynhadledd wych a chyfle i Julie Starling o Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru i gyflwyno y diweddara am ein cynllun 'Ataliad y Galon y Tu Allan i'r Ysbyty.
Thank you British Heart Foundation - Wales for a fantastic conference and for the opportunity for Julie Starling from Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru to update on the progress on Wales's 'Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest 'plan.

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
Betsi Cadwaladr

20/04/2026

Hynod falch bod Tomos Hughes o Bywyd Cymru wedi gallu cefnogi'r gwaith pwysig yma gyda Cyngor Cymuned Bro Machno i osod y diffib. Cewch 'chydig o arweiniad am sut i wneud CPR a defnyddio diffibs yma: https://perfformiadagwella.gig.cymru/ABC

Very happy that Tomos Hughes from Save a Life Cymru has supported Cyngor Cymuned Bro Machno with this lifesaving defib. Here is some useful information about CPR and defibs:
https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/SaLC

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
Ymddiriedolaeth Brifysgol GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru

❤️ Newyddion Gwych i Fro Machno / Great News for Bro Machno ❤️
Mae eich Cyngor Cymuned yn falch iawn o gyhoeddi bod y chweched diffibriliwr wedi’i osod ym Mro Machno heddiw – y tro hwn: Tŷ Coch, Wybrnant.

Diolch o galon i berchnogion y stablau am ganiatáu i ni osod yr offer hanfodol hwn. Rydym hefyd yn ddiolchgar iawn i Hufenfa De Arfon a Cronfa Fferm Wynt Coedwig Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Fund am y gefnogaeth ariannol a wnaeth hyn yn bosibl.

Peidiwch ag oedi - ewch i wefan y Cyngor Cymuned nawr i weld ble mae eich diffib agosaf ac i ddysgu sut i ddefnyddio un: https://bromachno.llyw.cymru/diffib/
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Your Community Council is pleased and proud to announce that a 6th defibrillator was installed in Bro Machno today - this time at Tŷ Coch, Wybrnant.

With huge thanks to the owners of the stables for giving a home to this vital life-saving equipment. Thanks also to South Caernarfon Creameries and Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm Fund for the financial support that made this possible.

Don't wait - head over to the community council's website now to find out where your nearest defib is located and to learn how to use one: https://bromachno.gov.wales/defib/

15/04/2026

Hynod falch bod Tomos Hughes o Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru wedi gallu eich cefnogi gyda'r gwaith hwn - mor bwysig bod diffibs ar gael yng nghefn gwlad. Cliciwch yma i gael ychydig o arweiniad am CPR a sut i ddefnyddio diffib mewn argyfwng:
https://perfformiadagwella.gig.cymru/ABC

Very proud that Tomos Hughes Achub Bywyd Cymru / Save a Life Cymru could support this work. So important that defibs are available in rural areas. Click here to get some CPR and defib awareness training. https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/SaLC

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)
North Wales Police
Betsi Cadwaladr

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru

Roedd pob cam yn cyfri' go iawn 👣💙

Rydym yn hynod o falch o rannu bod taith gerdded ein tîm ar hyd y Llŷn wedi codi dros £8,000 ar gyfer diffibrilwyr cymunedol ledled cefn gwlad Cymru!

O staff i ffrindiau a theulu, daeth cymaint o bobl ynghyd i ymgymryd â'r her 18 milltir - i gyd gydag un nod: helpu i achub bywydau yn ein cymunedau. 💪

Mewn ardaloedd gwledig, gall mynediad at ddiffibriliwr wneud gwahaniaeth mawr yn yr eiliadau tyngedfennol hynny, a bydd pob punt a godir yn mynd tuag at osod yr offer achub bywyd hwn lle mae ei angen fwyaf.

Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a gerddodd, a roddodd, a gefnogodd, a'n cefnogi - dyma beth yw cymuned i gyd amdano 🙌

👉 Darllenwch fwy yma: https://bit.ly/4shJueQ

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Every step really did count 👣💙

We’re incredibly proud to share that our team’s fundraising walk along the Llŷn Peninsula has raised over £8,000 for community defibrillators across rural Wales!

From staff to friends and family, so many people came together to take on the 18-mile challenge, all with one goal: helping save lives in our communities. 💪

In rural areas, access to a defibrillator can make all the difference in those critical moments, and every pound raised will go towards installing this life-saving equipment where it’s needed most.

A huge thank you to everyone who walked, donated, supported, and cheered us on, this is what community is all about 🙌

👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cbTcth

08/04/2026

Mae rhywun wedi cwympo ac ddim yn anadlu? Mae’n frawychus – ond gallwch chi helpu i achub bywyd.

📞 Ffoniwch 999 ar unwaith.

✅ Bydd derbynnydd yr alwad yn eich tywys drwy CPR ac yn danfon cymorth yn gyflym.

💡 Byddwch yn barod – mae dysgu CPR yn cymryd dim ond ychydig funudau!

🎥 Gwyliwch ein fideo ymgyfarwyddo CPR am ddim - nawr 👇
https://perfformiadagwella.gig.cymru/ABC

Ymddiriedolaeth Brifysgol GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru
Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru

08/04/2026

Someone collapses and isn’t breathing? It’s scary – but you can help to save a life.

📞 Call 999 straight away.

✅ Call handlers will guide you through CPR and send help fast.

💡 Be prepared by 🎥 Watching our free CPR awareness video now 👇
https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/SaLC

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
One Voice Wales - Un Llais Cymru
Swansea Bay NHS
Welsh Government
The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)

02/04/2026

Y Pasg hwn, rhannwch y neges achub bywyd hon gyda’ch ffrindiau a’ch teulu. ❤️

🚨 Os bydd rhywun yn cwympo a dim yn anadlu neu’n anadlu’n normal – FFONIWCH 999 ar unwaith.

⏱ Mae pob munud heb CPR a diffib yn lleihau eu siawns o oroesi gan 10%.

📞 Rhaid i chi ffonio 999.
✅ Bydd derbynnydd yr alwad yn eich tywys drwy CPR ac yn danfon cymorth yn gyflym.

https://perfformiadagwella.gig.cymru/ABC

Ymddiriedolaeth Brifysgol GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru
Bwrdd Iechyd Hywel Dda
Swansea Bay NHS
Betsi Cadwaladr
British Heart Foundation - Wales
The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Heddlu Gogledd Cymru
Heddlu De Cymru
Dyfed-Powys Police

Sefydliad cenedlaethol i wella goroesiad ataliad ar y galon yng Nghymru, gan hyrwyddo CPR a diffibrilio o fewn cymunedau.

02/04/2026

Please share this lifesaving message with your friends and family. ❤️
If someone collapses and isn’t breathing normally – CALL 999 immediately.

⏱ Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces their chance of survival by 10%.

📞 You must call 999.
✅ Call handlers will guide you through CPR and send help fast.

https://performanceandimprovement.nhs.wales/SaLC

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Swansea Bay NHS
Betsi Cadwaladr
Hywel Dda Health Board
British Heart Foundation - Wales
Jacks Appeal ABUHB
The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)
St John Ambulance Cymru

National organisation to improve cardiac arrest survival in Wales, promoting CPR and defibrillation within communities.

30/03/2026

A yw eich diffib yn barod i helpu achub bywyd dros y Pasg

Gall oriau agor siopau a sefydliadau dros y gwyliau effeithio argaeledd diffibrilwyr.

Sicrhewch fod eich diffib yn barod i helpu achub bywyd — trwy ddiweddaru The Circuit heddiw!

• Os bydd eich adeilad ar gau dros y gwyliau:

🛑 Mewngofnodwch i’r The Circuit a nodwch bod eich diffibriliwr(wyr) ddim ar gael dros y dyddiadau hynny – er mwyn sicrhau nad yw rhywyn sy’n galw 999 yn cael eu hanfon at ddiffb na allant gyrraedd.

Hoffech chi help? Mae'r fideo byr yn y sylwadau yn dangos sut.

• Os yw eich diffibriliwr ar gael 24/7:
✅ Cofrestrwch y statws wirio ar The Circuit cyn y cyfnod gwyliau. Mae hyn yn rhoi hyder inni fod eich diffib yn barod ar gyfer argyfwng.
Diweddarwch nawr: www.thecircuit.uk

❤️ Diolch am eich help i gadw calonnau i g**o yng Nghymru.

Ymddiriedolaeth Brifysgol GIG Gwasanaethau Ambiwlans Cymru
Betsi Cadwaladr
North Wales Police
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru
South Caernarfon Creameries
Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue

30/03/2026

Is your defibrillator ready to help save lives this Easter?
Holiday closures and reduced opening hours can affect access to defibrillators.
Make sure your defibrillator is ready to help save a life -update The Circuit today!

• If your building will be closed over the holidays:
🛑 Log in to The Circuit and mark your defibrillator(s) as unavailable for those dates – to ensure 999 callers aren’t sent to a defibrillator they can’t get to.
Need help? The short video in the comments shows you how.
• If your defibrillator is available 24/7:
✅ Please record a status check on The Circuit before the festive period. This provides us with confidence your defibrillator is ready for an emergency.
Update now: www.thecircuit.uk

❤️ Thank you for helping us to keep hearts beating in Wales.

Welsh Ambulance Services University NHS Trust
St John Ambulance Cymru
The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes)
Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub CGC / MAWW Fire and Rescue
Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service - EMRTS Wales
North Wales Police
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service / Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Gogledd Cymru
North Wales Housing | Tai Gogledd Cymru
Swansea Bay NHS
South Caernarfon Creameries

27/03/2026

Gwybodaeth hawdd ei ddeall am sut i wneud CPR a defnyddio Diffib.