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  1. Resuscitation Council UK joins forces with the UK’s ambulance services for CPR skills

    … skills to save a life.” However, a UK-wide survey carried out on behalf of Resuscitation Council UK in September 2020 … and using an Automated External Defibrillator.  Start chest compressions as soon as possible and continue without …

  2. RCUK welcomes updated RCP guidance referencing the ReSPECT Process

    RCUK welcomes the Royal College of Physicians' updated guidance for clinicians on talking about dying, which references the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) Process. 

  3. Tell us about your experience with the ReSPECT process and the version 3 form 

    Resuscitation Council UK has launched a survey to understand people’s experiences of the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) process.

  4. CPR charity encourages people to act immediately when someone collapses following Christian Eriksen incident

    Charity Resuscitation Council UK is urging members of the public to learn how to perform CPR after international footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s match today.
     
    Fans and spectators witnessed Eriksen suddenly collapse during the game. As soon as his fellow footballers realised he needed help, they alerted the referee, and medical assistance arrived quickly. Those attending to him quickly started cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and used a defibrillator. According to reports Eriksen is now conscious in hospital.

  5. RCUK congratulates Professor Gavin Perkins for being named as an ILCOR giant

    We are delighted that Professor Gavin Perkins has joined the impressive and elite group of notable individuals who have been honoured since 1985 as a 'Giant' in resuscitation by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

  6. Football teammates save a life

    Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any time. It can happen to elite footballers, such as Danish international Christian Eriksen, and it can also happen to someone having a weekly kick-about in the gym. No matter who they happen to, and which type of pitch they happen to be on, there’s one thing that’s certain – quick CPR and defibrillation can be the difference between life and death.    

  7. Survey launched for healthcare professionals about rehabilitation services for survivors of out of hospital cardiac arrest

    RCUK have launched a survey to help us understand the services provided to survivors of out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in the UK.

  8. President of Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) receives MBE in King’s inaugural New Year Honours List

  9. Resuscitation greats honoured at room opening ceremony

    The families of Peter Baskett and Sam Richmond opened two new meeting rooms dedicated to the pair at Resuscitation Council UK's office.

  10. BLSi (Basic Life Support Instructor Course)

    Resuscitation Council UK's Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course has been created to empower first aid Instructors and others teaching Basic Life Support (BLS) to deliver effective, confidence-inspiring and inclusive teaching to a high standard.