On 11th June 2026, Mark from MISSEDABEAT visited Brocksbushes Farm Shop to complete the installation of a new community defibrillator, helping to make one of the North East's most popular family destinations even safer for the thousands of people who visit every year. Following an initial meeting with Amanda and Harry, today's installation was completed with the support of Rose and Elise, who helped oversee the final stages of the project on behalf of the Brocksbushes team. S

On Sunday 31st May, Mark Preston from MISSEDABEAT had the privilege of speaking with Gaby Roslin on the BBC's Make a Difference Show, sharing the story behind how MISSEDABEAT began and why the charity continues to work tirelessly to make communities safer. 🎧 Listen to the full interview here:👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_tees?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile MISSEDABEAT was founded following the devastating loss of a close friend and teammate, Daz, who tr

On Friday 29th May 2026, a vision that started several months earlier became a lifesaving legacy. After being approached by the team at Falstone Court and Falstone Manor Care Home, Mark Preston from MISSEDABEAT worked closely alongside staff, family members, local residents and supporters to help bring the project to life. Through incredible fundraising efforts and community support, a lasting tribute was created in memory of two much-loved colleagues, Hannah Randell and Joan

Mark from MISSEDABEAT, David who suffered cardiac arrest and Gary Philipson On Monday, David Robinson joined Mark Preston from MISSEDABEAT ❤️💙 alongside Gary Philipson from BBC Radio Tees to discuss David’s cardiac arrest and the importance of community defibrillators being available when needed most. Hearing David speak about what happened on that day was incredibly powerful. At just 21 years old, David suffered a sudden cardiac arrest whilst on holiday in Wales. Thankfully

A post about David Robinson was recently shared with me, and since then I’ve had the privilege of meeting with his mam, Audrey. Hearing first-hand what happened to David was both heartbreaking and inspiring, and it reinforced exactly why MISSEDABEAT continues to fight for more accessible defibrillators across our communities. Following our meeting, I advised Audrey that MISSEDABEAT would like to remove the burden of raising the funds needed to install a defibrillator at her w

MISSEDABEAT Install 24/7 Community Defibrillator at Phoenix Club MISSEDABEAT has proudly installed a 24/7 community defibrillator outside the Phoenix Club following discussions with members of the community and their commitment to supporting MISSEDABEAT throughout the year, with the first event being their Easter fundraising event. Last year, the Phoenix Club contacted Mark from MISSEDABEAT due to concerns regarding the portable defibrillator that was located inside the club.

MISSEDABEAT and Chilton Community Join Forces to Improve Access to Lifesaving Equipment. To mark the installation of new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on the Miners' Welfare Recreation Ground, Chilton Club FC players, football fans of all ages, and Miners’ Recreation Ground Trustees took part in hands-on CPR training delivered by NERAMS paramedic Ben Hardy. Fewer than 1 in 10 people survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK. However, survival rates increa

🩸 MISSEDABEAT: More Bleed Control Kits Installed – and More to Come! 🚨 Over the last four weeks, MISSEDABEAT has been busy across...

Over the past week, MISSEDABEAT services has been out in the community, visiting various locations where we've installed...