Resuscitation Council UK is deeply saddened by the death of Professor Douglas Chamberlain CBE OStJ KSG.

The public comment period for the Draft ERC Guidelines 2025 chapters is open until May 26 on the ERC Guidelines website.

In 2024, students from Salendine Nook High School Academy took part in Restart a Heart - an annual worldwide CPR training initiative held every October. Now, the school is gearing up to give CPR knowledge to even more students.

A small charity in Worcestershire is making a big difference when it comes to equipping young people with lifesaving skills. Since launching in 2017, Heartstart Malvern has provided free CPR training to nearly 6,500 people, including hundreds of school children across the local area.

New research commissioned by Resuscitation Council UK has uncovered worrying gaps in CPR education in UK secondary schools - highlighting that thousands of students are missing out on the opportunity to learn this vital lifesaving skill.

We are now accepting new applications for institutions who wish to become Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) accredited course centres.

Resuscitation Council UK is proud to announce our annual Excellence in Resuscitation Awards are back for their second year. These awards aim to recognise the contributions of impactful members of the resuscitation community, past and present. 

utc.travel, the UK’s leading travel subscription brand, has announced a major partnership with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) as their official charity partner. Together, they aim to spread vital CPR skills to businesses across the UK whilst improving mental health and wellbeing.

With support from Resuscitation Council UK’s Community Grant Scheme, Thanet Community Development Trust has been equipping local leaders with essential CPR and AED skills.

Paul’s Legacy was established in 2021 following the sudden loss of Paul Murray, who suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Since then, the organisation has been dedicated to raising awareness of heart conditions, increasing access to heart screenings, and ensuring more defibrillators are available, accessible, and registered within the local community.