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Our members can support us to create a CPR-trained society! Membership helps fund our vital resuscitation projects and shapes our future work. You'll enjoy exclusive benefits while helping improve cardiac arrest survival rates across the UK. Join us at: resus.org.uk/get-involved/m…

When performing CPR on a child, begin with five rescue breaths before starting chest compressions. This is important as a lack of oxygen is the most common cause of cardiac arrests in children.

You can give your community their best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest by becoming a GoodSAM volunteer cardiac arrest responder. Once you complete our four Lifesaver scenarios, you can register to receive alerts near you. Learn more: lifesaver.org.uk

From the science behind basic life support (BLS) to delivering inclusive training, our Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course equips you with the skills and confidence you need to help teach vital lifesaving skills. Learn more: resus.org.uk/BLSi

Time to test your knowledge - what does the E in the ABCDE approach stand for?

The answer is C. Exposure, referring to the potential necessity for a full exposure examination of the body to treat the patient.

If someone went into cardiac arrest at a train station, would you be able to help? Our interactive Lifesaver videos walk you through the lifesaving steps to CPR in real life contexts, helping you build the confidence to act. Have a go today: lifesaver.org.uk

61% of people say they don't feel confident using a defibrillator, even though they're built for anyone to use. Defib Dani shows you just how easy it is to save a life, so you can have the confidence to act.

Being a member of RCUK goes beyond discounts and exclusive access. When you join us, you have the opportunity to help shape the future of resuscitation and be a driving force for change. Join us today: resus.org.uk/get-involved/m…

Did you know survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest are significantly higher in countries where basic life support is taught in schools?

Take lifesaving skills on the go with our CPR book Aaron's Heart. This key resource allows you to refresh your baby and child CPR skills at any time, as well as sharing them with others. Get our copy: resus.org.uk/baby-cpr

Gwen, Peter, and Beth knew first aid. When the worst happened, they knew what to do. This Save a Life September, you can learn lifesaving first aid skills: bit.ly/4dx574l

The UK’s survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are lower than comparable countries due to factors like low CPR awareness, fewer bystanders acting, and limited defib access. Our #EverySecondCounts report highlights how we can change this: resus.org.uk/every-second-c…

Our one-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) course provides you with the skills to manage patients in cardiac arrest while waiting for a cardiac arrest team to arrive, including patient management and improving as a team member and leader. Book here: resus.org.uk/training-cours…

Our new partnership with Northern Counties East Football League aims to address disparities for people living in several cardiac hotspot areas across their team's counties and give them the skills they need to save a life. Learn more about our partnership: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-… Photo credit: Paul Tong

Once you have been trained in basic life support, it's important to maintain your skills. Your BLS skills should be refreshed at least once a year, if not more.

#NCEL NEWS We are delighted to announce Resuscitation Council UK as our new official charity partner. Through joint initiatives, we and RCUK aim to give everyone the skills to perform CPR and help save the lives of those who suffer cardiac arrest. More info ⤵️ ncefl.org.uk/news/league/20…

A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time, including marathon runners. Thankfully for Michelle, bystanders were able to act quickly in starting CPR, saving her life. Read her story: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-…

When performing CPR, the aim is two chest compressions per second, or 100-120 bpm. What popular or classic song would best help you stay on track? Comment below!

Ensure your staff has the skills to identify and treat patients experiencing anaphylaxis by integrating our Anaphylaxis essentials e-learning course into your Learning Management System (LMS). Learn more about licencing the course: resus.org.uk/training-cours…