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The Weakest Link: Recovery after cardiac arrest
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RCUK Resuscitation Awards
Nominations are now open for the RCUK Resuscitation Awards. These awards celebrate individuals whose dedication, leadership and commitment have made a meaningful difference to patient outcomes, public awareness, education and best practice in saving lives and providing appropriate CPR.
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ReSPECT e-learning
Developed with support from clinical and legal experts, our national e-learning resource helps healthcare professionals confidently use the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT).
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< 1 in 10
survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the UK.
80%
of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home.