About us

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About us

Resuscitation Council UK is saving lives by developing guidelines, influencing policy, delivering courses and supporting cutting-edge research. Through education, training and research, we’re working towards the day when everyone in the country has the skills they need to save a life.

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Recruitment

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Our vision to 2030

Ways you can support
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Membership

Join the Resuscitation Council UK community of members and receive a wide range of benefits, including discount in our online shop.

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Donations

Help us change and save lives across the four nations by donating to RCUK.

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Restart a Heart

Taking place on or around 16 October every year, members of the public learn essential CPR skills as part of Restart a Heart. Will you join us this year?

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Share your story

If you are a cardiac arrest survivor, you've saved a life with CPR, or you have a story about your CPR or ReSPECT decision, we'd love to hear from you.

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Research and Development

We provide financial and practical support for resuscitation-related research projects that aim to shape what we know about resuscitation.

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Lifesaver learning

With our interactive game in a film Lifesaver, you’ll find yourself at the heart of the emergency. Learn CPR skills at home, in your workplace or in VR mode!

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Professional resources

Our evidence-based Guidelines, Quality Standards and Training Courses provide healthcare professionals with everything they need to deliver excellence.

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Neil and his son Oliver

Tick_stroke Case Study: Neil - "I would have likely died if my son hadn’t have been there"

When 55 year old Neil Davidson went to bed on 31 July 2017, he wasn’t expecting to wake up in hospital. Were it not for the quick thinking of his son, Oliver, he might not have woken up at all.

Case study 24 April 2024

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Tick_stroke Case Study: Michelle - "A cardiac arrest can even happen to a marathon runner"

Michelle was at the end of a relay marathon event when she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Despite training for several months and having taken part in a number running events previously, she completed the 9 mile section of the run, crossed the line and...collapsed.

Case study 24 April 2024

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Tick_stroke Case Study: Karl - "Luckily when I had my sudden cardiac arrest, my wife was with me"

Karl had been suffering with a sore chest for a week before seeking medical attention. He was quickly admitted to hospital and informed that he may have had a heart attack - a revelation that left him shocked. 18 hours later, Karl experienced a sudden cardiac arrest.

Case study 16 April 2024