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These guidelines describe a number of system-level factors that can improve the management of cardiac arrest patients.

This section outlines core ethical principles and UK law around resuscitation. These guidelines should be operationalised in accordance with national mental capacity law.

Publications, resources and statements on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Useful information about choking.

Resuscitation Council UK has released the 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines, setting out the latest evidence-informed best practice for resuscitation and emergency care across all ages and care settings in the UK.

Guidelines on the go. Access resuscitation Guidelines on your mobile by downloading the iResus app.

With a wealth of experience in policy, clinical affairs, administration, IT, finance, communications and more, the staff base put Resuscitation Council UK’s projects into action.

Learn more about recruitment at RCUK and what it's like to work as part of our team.

A page for public resources, including how to do CPR, how to use a defibrillator, what the ReSPECT process is, DNACPR decisions, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation decision making, case studies, sharing your story and Lifesaver - the interactive game in a film which teaches users what to do in an emergency and how to save a life.