Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) play a vital role in improving survival from out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest, where immediate CPR and rapid defibrillation are essential. Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) has published a new policy briefing exploring the role of AEDs in vehicles and setting out our current position.

Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) invites clinicians working with infants and children to review and provide feedback on the draft Paediatric Quick Reference Handbook (PQRH), developed by the EPALS Subcommittee.

For nearly 20 years, The Charlie Ramsey Research Fund has supported local communities through fundraising and awareness work, while Streetly Phonebox - The Exchange has helped strengthen community support since launching in 2020.

In August 2018, Andy Read experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. At the time, he was working as Head of Safety at Places Leisure, an organisation that managed around 140 leisure centres.

While Humber Rescue crews carry a wide range of emergency medical equipment on board their lifeboats and within the station itself, the station is not permanently staffed and relies on volunteers being on call. To help provide immediate support during emergencies such as cardiac arrest, a public access defibrillator was installed outside the lifeboat station in 2023.

A new study shows that the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) process can be successfully adapted outside the UK, offering valuable insights for countries looking to strengthen advance care planning.

Resuscitation Council UK has launched Check Your Defib Week (15–21 June 2026), a UK-wide public health campaign calling on Guardians of defibrillators to ensure they are registered, checked and updated on The Circuit.

Through his experience, Tom Dodds has seen first-hand the difference that early intervention can make during a cardiac arrest. One thing has always been clear to him: when every second counts, having immediate access to a rescue-ready defibrillator can save a life.

After the sudden death of his friend David “Macca” McNeaney from a cardiac arrest on New Year’s Eve 2020, community campaigner Dave Swarbrook was determined to create something positive in his memory.

Healthcare professionals across the UK can now benefit from a streamlined approach to maintaining their neonatal resuscitation skills, with the launch of the Newborn Life Support Recertification (NLSr) course, which will be available this July.