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Tick_stroke RCUK relaunches Excellence in Resuscitation Awards for their second year

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. 

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Tick_stroke A journey to save lives: Resuscitation Council UK partner with utc.travel

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.

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Tick_stroke Case Study: Paul’s Legacy gives CPR training to defib guardians across the North Coast

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.

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Tick_stroke Case Study: SACMHF empowers young people with lifesaving CPR training

Thanks to a £1,500 grant from Resuscitation Council UK, the Sandwell African Caribbean Mental Health Foundation (SACMHF) successfully delivered vital resuscitation training to young people in Birmingham.

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Tick_stroke Case Study: Donegall Pass Community Forum promotes lifesaving skills in Inner South Belfast

Donegall Pass Community Forum has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the Inner South Belfast Neighbourhood Renewal Area - one of the most deprived areas in Northern Ireland. With high levels of heart disease and poor general health in the community, access to CPR and defibrillation training is vital.

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Meridian FC

Tick_stroke Case Study: Meridian FC raises CPR awareness with community football event

Thanks to the support of Resuscitation Council UK’s Community Grant Scheme, Meridian Football Club has been able to organise a Resuscitation Awareness and Football Event - bringing vital life-saving skills and community spirit together.

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Rich Preston, BBC News presenter

Tick_stroke Case Study: Rich - "When I saw the GoodSAM notification, I knew someone needed my help"

One morning, BBC News presenter Rich Preston was at home when his phone sounded a loud alarm. It was an emergency alert from the GoodSAM app, telling him that one of his neighbours was having a cardiac arrest.

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Morgan MacRae and Kitty Williams

Tick_stroke Case Study: Morgan - "You never think this could happen to you, especially at a young age"

Morgan MacRae, a 23-year-old Rams Rugby player, made a return to the field just months after experiencing a cardiac arrest. The incident occurred while MacRae was at home and came without warning. His heart stopped suddenly, leaving him unresponsive and fighting for his life. MacRae’s girlfriend was the first to respond, initiating CPR until paramedics arrived.

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Professor Gavin Perkins MBE

Tick_stroke President of RCUK receives MBE in His Majesty the King’s New Year Honours List

Professor Gavin Perkins, President of Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), has received an MBE in His Majesty the King’s New Year Honours List for services to resuscitation science. 

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