Our vision and values

Our vision

Resuscitation Council UK’s core mission is to ensure that everyone who has a cardiac arrest has access to appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

We'll achieve this by ensuring that:

• comprehensive training is delivered across clinical, care and public settings, based on research and evidence
• cardiac arrest survival matches world-leading comparators
• everyone affected by cardiac arrest receives appropriate, personalised support
• we tackle inequalities in resuscitation.

We believe these goals are best delivered through the formula of survival: research, education and implementation, supported by public awareness and policy change.

This will enable:

• the best possible outcomes for patients
• the best possible outcomes for those affected by cardiac arrest
• meaningful progress in addressing inequalities.

Our values

We are expert

• We set the highest standards of clinical expertise in resuscitation and are committed to continual improvement.
• We create trusted, evidence-based resources; improving outcomes from cardiac arrest.
• We give people the confidence they need to help save lives.

We are compassionate

• We act with care and sensitivity to all those who been impacted by cardiac arrest.
• We listen with empathy, recognising the individual to inform how we educate and advocate.     
• We support our people and remain responsive to the changing needs and expectations of our audiences.

We are inclusive

• We value the richness of diversity and ensure everyone feels respected and valued.
• We create an environment that supports people to work at their best.
• Through training, resources and awareness we work to reduce inequalities in resuscitation.