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RCUK Exec Member Prof Gavin Perkins speaks at a podium

Tick_stroke RCUK congratulates Professor Gavin Perkins for being named as an ILCOR giant

We are delighted that Professor Gavin Perkins has joined the impressive and elite group of notable individuals who have been honoured since 1985 as a 'Giant' in resuscitation by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

News 15 June 2021

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Tick_stroke CPR charity encourages people to act immediately when someone collapses following Christian Eriksen incident

Charity Resuscitation Council UK is urging members of the public to learn how to perform CPR after international footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s match today.

News 15 June 2021

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Tick_stroke Tell us about your experience with the ReSPECT process and the version 3 form 

We've launched a survey to understand people’s experiences of the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) process.

News 08 June 2021

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Tick_stroke RCUK welcomes updated RCP guidance referencing the ReSPECT Process

RCUK welcomes the Royal College of Physicians' updated guidance for clinicians on talking about dying, which references the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) Process. 

Statements 17 May 2021