Resuscitation Council UK
@resus.org.uk
Resuscitation Council UK is working towards a day when everyone in society has the skills they need to save a life. Visit us at http://resus.org.uk
Around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. Would you know what to do if it happened in yours?
Protect the people you care about most by learning the steps to CPR and how to use a defib: resus.org.uk/public-resource/how-do-cpr
Protect the people you care about most by learning the steps to CPR and how to use a defib: resus.org.uk/public-resource/how-do-cpr
January 20, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. Would you know what to do if it happened in yours?
Protect the people you care about most by learning the steps to CPR and how to use a defib: resus.org.uk/public-resource/how-do-cpr
Protect the people you care about most by learning the steps to CPR and how to use a defib: resus.org.uk/public-resource/how-do-cpr
Your actions could help double someone’s chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️
That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️
January 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Your actions could help double someone’s chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️
That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️
Happy New Year to everyone across the resus community ❤️
We’re looking forward to continuing our lifesaving work in 2026, and helping more people across the UK become ResusReady.
Make your year count by ensuring you and your loved ones know CPR.
We’re looking forward to continuing our lifesaving work in 2026, and helping more people across the UK become ResusReady.
Make your year count by ensuring you and your loved ones know CPR.
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Happy New Year to everyone across the resus community ❤️
We’re looking forward to continuing our lifesaving work in 2026, and helping more people across the UK become ResusReady.
Make your year count by ensuring you and your loved ones know CPR.
We’re looking forward to continuing our lifesaving work in 2026, and helping more people across the UK become ResusReady.
Make your year count by ensuring you and your loved ones know CPR.
Seasons greetings from RCUK 🎄
Our phone lines will be closed from 12:00, 24 December to 08:00, 5 January 2026.
We'll see you in the new year!
Our phone lines will be closed from 12:00, 24 December to 08:00, 5 January 2026.
We'll see you in the new year!
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Seasons greetings from RCUK 🎄
Our phone lines will be closed from 12:00, 24 December to 08:00, 5 January 2026.
We'll see you in the new year!
Our phone lines will be closed from 12:00, 24 December to 08:00, 5 January 2026.
We'll see you in the new year!
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of what we’ve achieved together this year.
Thank you for helping us move closer to a future where everyone can help save a life. ❤️
Thank you for helping us move closer to a future where everyone can help save a life. ❤️
December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As we look ahead to 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on some of what we’ve achieved together this year.
Thank you for helping us move closer to a future where everyone can help save a life. ❤️
Thank you for helping us move closer to a future where everyone can help save a life. ❤️
Is your defibrillator ready to help save lives this festive season?
Holiday closures and reduced opening hours can affect access to defibrillators.
Make sure your defibrillator is ready to help save a life - update The Circuit with your defib accessibility today: www.thecircuit.uk
Holiday closures and reduced opening hours can affect access to defibrillators.
Make sure your defibrillator is ready to help save a life - update The Circuit with your defib accessibility today: www.thecircuit.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Is your defibrillator ready to help save lives this festive season?
Holiday closures and reduced opening hours can affect access to defibrillators.
Make sure your defibrillator is ready to help save a life - update The Circuit with your defib accessibility today: www.thecircuit.uk
Holiday closures and reduced opening hours can affect access to defibrillators.
Make sure your defibrillator is ready to help save a life - update The Circuit with your defib accessibility today: www.thecircuit.uk
One key update in the 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines is a change in how CPR is performed on infants - moving from two-finger compressions to the two-thumb encircling method.
Cardiac arrest in infants is rare, but it’s worth taking a moment to be prepared.
Cardiac arrest in infants is rare, but it’s worth taking a moment to be prepared.
December 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
One key update in the 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines is a change in how CPR is performed on infants - moving from two-finger compressions to the two-thumb encircling method.
Cardiac arrest in infants is rare, but it’s worth taking a moment to be prepared.
Cardiac arrest in infants is rare, but it’s worth taking a moment to be prepared.
If you live in some of the poorest parts of the UK, or come from a particular ethnic minority background, you may be less likely to survive a cardiac arrest. We created ResusReady to help fight these inequalities in resuscitation.
Learn more: resus.org.uk/resusready
Learn more: resus.org.uk/resusready
December 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
If you live in some of the poorest parts of the UK, or come from a particular ethnic minority background, you may be less likely to survive a cardiac arrest. We created ResusReady to help fight these inequalities in resuscitation.
Learn more: resus.org.uk/resusready
Learn more: resus.org.uk/resusready
You never expect your world to change in an instant, but Bernie’s did when she woke to find her baby gasping for air. Recognising it was a cardiac arrest, Bernie started CPR.
Read more: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-bernie-we-count-our-lucky-stars-every-day-leo-came-back-us
Read more: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-bernie-we-count-our-lucky-stars-every-day-leo-came-back-us
December 4, 2025 at 10:41 AM
You never expect your world to change in an instant, but Bernie’s did when she woke to find her baby gasping for air. Recognising it was a cardiac arrest, Bernie started CPR.
Read more: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-bernie-we-count-our-lucky-stars-every-day-leo-came-back-us
Read more: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-bernie-we-count-our-lucky-stars-every-day-leo-came-back-us
Headed to a Christmas market or festive event during December?
Whilst medical teams are often on site, they could still be minutes away. If a cardiac arrest happens in a packed crowd, your actions could save a life.
Be prepared this Christmas. Learn CPR with our free online training: lifesaver.uk
Whilst medical teams are often on site, they could still be minutes away. If a cardiac arrest happens in a packed crowd, your actions could save a life.
Be prepared this Christmas. Learn CPR with our free online training: lifesaver.uk
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Headed to a Christmas market or festive event during December?
Whilst medical teams are often on site, they could still be minutes away. If a cardiac arrest happens in a packed crowd, your actions could save a life.
Be prepared this Christmas. Learn CPR with our free online training: lifesaver.uk
Whilst medical teams are often on site, they could still be minutes away. If a cardiac arrest happens in a packed crowd, your actions could save a life.
Be prepared this Christmas. Learn CPR with our free online training: lifesaver.uk
For Giving Tuesday, we want to say thank you to our many wonderful volunteers who give up their time throughout the year to help support our mission.
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch with our Partnerships Manager - emilysmartt@resus.org.uk
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch with our Partnerships Manager - emilysmartt@resus.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
For Giving Tuesday, we want to say thank you to our many wonderful volunteers who give up their time throughout the year to help support our mission.
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch with our Partnerships Manager - emilysmartt@resus.org.uk
If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch with our Partnerships Manager - emilysmartt@resus.org.uk
Today is Giving Tuesday - a global day celebrating generosity and doing good.
At RCUK, we’re committed to ensuring everyone in the UK has the skills to save a life. If you’d like to support our mission, you can donate here: donate.justgiving.com/charity/resus-uk/donation-amount
At RCUK, we’re committed to ensuring everyone in the UK has the skills to save a life. If you’d like to support our mission, you can donate here: donate.justgiving.com/charity/resus-uk/donation-amount
December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today is Giving Tuesday - a global day celebrating generosity and doing good.
At RCUK, we’re committed to ensuring everyone in the UK has the skills to save a life. If you’d like to support our mission, you can donate here: donate.justgiving.com/charity/resus-uk/donation-amount
At RCUK, we’re committed to ensuring everyone in the UK has the skills to save a life. If you’d like to support our mission, you can donate here: donate.justgiving.com/charity/resus-uk/donation-amount
Give a gift that could save a life ❤️
Our CPR practice pillowcase lets you learn and practice CPR at home using a regular pillow. Scan the QR code or follow the insert to learn the steps.
A perfect stocking filler this Christmas: resus.org.uk/product/30?v=31
Our CPR practice pillowcase lets you learn and practice CPR at home using a regular pillow. Scan the QR code or follow the insert to learn the steps.
A perfect stocking filler this Christmas: resus.org.uk/product/30?v=31
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Give a gift that could save a life ❤️
Our CPR practice pillowcase lets you learn and practice CPR at home using a regular pillow. Scan the QR code or follow the insert to learn the steps.
A perfect stocking filler this Christmas: resus.org.uk/product/30?v=31
Our CPR practice pillowcase lets you learn and practice CPR at home using a regular pillow. Scan the QR code or follow the insert to learn the steps.
A perfect stocking filler this Christmas: resus.org.uk/product/30?v=31
In April 2022, Richard was taking on the Blackpool Marathon for the second time. Everything was going to plan, but just 400 metres from the finish line, he experienced a cardiac arrest.
👉 resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-richard-everyone-who-helped-me-day-quite-literally-saved-my
👉 resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-richard-everyone-who-helped-me-day-quite-literally-saved-my
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In April 2022, Richard was taking on the Blackpool Marathon for the second time. Everything was going to plan, but just 400 metres from the finish line, he experienced a cardiac arrest.
👉 resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-richard-everyone-who-helped-me-day-quite-literally-saved-my
👉 resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-richard-everyone-who-helped-me-day-quite-literally-saved-my
Could you take the lead in a cardiac arrest?
Our one-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) course gives healthcare professionals the skills to act fast and take charge before the specialist team arrives.
Learn more: resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/ils-immediate-life-support
Our one-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) course gives healthcare professionals the skills to act fast and take charge before the specialist team arrives.
Learn more: resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/ils-immediate-life-support
November 26, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Could you take the lead in a cardiac arrest?
Our one-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) course gives healthcare professionals the skills to act fast and take charge before the specialist team arrives.
Learn more: resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/ils-immediate-life-support
Our one-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) course gives healthcare professionals the skills to act fast and take charge before the specialist team arrives.
Learn more: resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/ils-immediate-life-support
Over 600 people joined our ResusReady map during #RestartAHeart month ❤️
If you’ve learnt CPR in the last 12 months, register now to show you’re ready to help in an emergency, and help us identify where more CPR training is needed across the UK.
👉 resus.org.uk/resusready
If you’ve learnt CPR in the last 12 months, register now to show you’re ready to help in an emergency, and help us identify where more CPR training is needed across the UK.
👉 resus.org.uk/resusready
November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Over 600 people joined our ResusReady map during #RestartAHeart month ❤️
If you’ve learnt CPR in the last 12 months, register now to show you’re ready to help in an emergency, and help us identify where more CPR training is needed across the UK.
👉 resus.org.uk/resusready
If you’ve learnt CPR in the last 12 months, register now to show you’re ready to help in an emergency, and help us identify where more CPR training is needed across the UK.
👉 resus.org.uk/resusready
If you completed CPR training during Restart a Heart month, why not take your skills one step further with our Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course?
Learn how to teach CPR to others in your school, workplace, or community.
👉 resus.org.uk/blsi
Learn how to teach CPR to others in your school, workplace, or community.
👉 resus.org.uk/blsi
November 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
If you completed CPR training during Restart a Heart month, why not take your skills one step further with our Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course?
Learn how to teach CPR to others in your school, workplace, or community.
👉 resus.org.uk/blsi
Learn how to teach CPR to others in your school, workplace, or community.
👉 resus.org.uk/blsi
Don’t let fear hold you back from helping save a life. By giving CPR a go, you are giving someone their best chance of survival.
Performing high quality CPR is always our goal, but any CPR may still make a difference ❤️
Performing high quality CPR is always our goal, but any CPR may still make a difference ❤️
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Don’t let fear hold you back from helping save a life. By giving CPR a go, you are giving someone their best chance of survival.
Performing high quality CPR is always our goal, but any CPR may still make a difference ❤️
Performing high quality CPR is always our goal, but any CPR may still make a difference ❤️
Thousands of students across the UK learnt CPR last month for Restart a Heart.
If you’re a teacher, it’s not too late to give your students the skills to help save a life.
Explore our CPR training resources for teachers on our website 👉 bit.ly/resources-cpr-in-schools
If you’re a teacher, it’s not too late to give your students the skills to help save a life.
Explore our CPR training resources for teachers on our website 👉 bit.ly/resources-cpr-in-schools
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thousands of students across the UK learnt CPR last month for Restart a Heart.
If you’re a teacher, it’s not too late to give your students the skills to help save a life.
Explore our CPR training resources for teachers on our website 👉 bit.ly/resources-cpr-in-schools
If you’re a teacher, it’s not too late to give your students the skills to help save a life.
Explore our CPR training resources for teachers on our website 👉 bit.ly/resources-cpr-in-schools
The 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines are about more than updates - they’re about putting best practice into action to improve patient outcomes.
Join one of our RCUK courses or attend our November conference to learn how to implement the latest guidance: resusevents.vfairs.com
Join one of our RCUK courses or attend our November conference to learn how to implement the latest guidance: resusevents.vfairs.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines are about more than updates - they’re about putting best practice into action to improve patient outcomes.
Join one of our RCUK courses or attend our November conference to learn how to implement the latest guidance: resusevents.vfairs.com
Join one of our RCUK courses or attend our November conference to learn how to implement the latest guidance: resusevents.vfairs.com
Our Resuscitation Guidelines aren’t just for healthcare professionals - they’re for everyone.
From first aiders to community leaders, they help ensure best practice for every setting. Our Clinical Leads explain how we make them inclusive and accessible ⬇️
Learn more: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
From first aiders to community leaders, they help ensure best practice for every setting. Our Clinical Leads explain how we make them inclusive and accessible ⬇️
Learn more: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Our Resuscitation Guidelines aren’t just for healthcare professionals - they’re for everyone.
From first aiders to community leaders, they help ensure best practice for every setting. Our Clinical Leads explain how we make them inclusive and accessible ⬇️
Learn more: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
From first aiders to community leaders, they help ensure best practice for every setting. Our Clinical Leads explain how we make them inclusive and accessible ⬇️
Learn more: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
Restart a Heart may be over for another year, but the learning doesn’t stop here ❤️
A huge thank you to every organisation, school, or volunteer who helped thousands learn CPR this October.
Didn’t have time? You can still learn CPR online for free in under an hour: lifesaver.org.uk
A huge thank you to every organisation, school, or volunteer who helped thousands learn CPR this October.
Didn’t have time? You can still learn CPR online for free in under an hour: lifesaver.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Restart a Heart may be over for another year, but the learning doesn’t stop here ❤️
A huge thank you to every organisation, school, or volunteer who helped thousands learn CPR this October.
Didn’t have time? You can still learn CPR online for free in under an hour: lifesaver.org.uk
A huge thank you to every organisation, school, or volunteer who helped thousands learn CPR this October.
Didn’t have time? You can still learn CPR online for free in under an hour: lifesaver.org.uk
Earlier this week we published the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines.
They reflect the latest international science and provide a shared, evidence-based approach to resuscitation for UK health professionals and communities.
Read now 👉 resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
They reflect the latest international science and provide a shared, evidence-based approach to resuscitation for UK health professionals and communities.
Read now 👉 resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
October 31, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Earlier this week we published the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines.
They reflect the latest international science and provide a shared, evidence-based approach to resuscitation for UK health professionals and communities.
Read now 👉 resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
They reflect the latest international science and provide a shared, evidence-based approach to resuscitation for UK health professionals and communities.
Read now 👉 resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
Our updated Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities helps ensure your AED is installed, maintained & emergency ready.
Discover the guide here 👇
bit.ly/AEDguide
Discover the guide here 👇
bit.ly/AEDguide
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our updated Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities helps ensure your AED is installed, maintained & emergency ready.
Discover the guide here 👇
bit.ly/AEDguide
Discover the guide here 👇
bit.ly/AEDguide
The 2025 Newborn life support guidelines have some key changes in terms of the assessment of babies. Our Clinical Lead, Ellie, breaks down what’s new and why these changes matter.
Read the 2025 Newborn life support guidelines in full on our website: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
Read the 2025 Newborn life support guidelines in full on our website: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
October 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The 2025 Newborn life support guidelines have some key changes in terms of the assessment of babies. Our Clinical Lead, Ellie, breaks down what’s new and why these changes matter.
Read the 2025 Newborn life support guidelines in full on our website: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines
Read the 2025 Newborn life support guidelines in full on our website: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines