About us

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About us

Resuscitation Council UK is saving lives by developing guidelines, influencing policy, delivering courses and supporting cutting-edge research. Through education, training and research, we’re working towards the day when everyone in the country has the skills they need to save a life.

Who we are
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Our organisation

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Recruitment

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Our vision

Ways you can support
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Membership

Join the Resuscitation Council UK community of members and receive a wide range of benefits, including discount in our online shop.

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Donations

Help us change and save lives across the four nations by donating to RCUK.

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Restart a Heart

Taking place on or around 16 October every year, members of the public learn essential CPR skills as part of Restart a Heart. Will you join us this year?

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Share your story

If you are a cardiac arrest survivor, you've saved a life with CPR, or you have a story about your CPR or ReSPECT decision, we'd love to hear from you.

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Research and Development

We provide financial and practical support for resuscitation-related research projects that aim to shape what we know about resuscitation.

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Lifesaver learning

With our interactive game in a film Lifesaver, you’ll find yourself at the heart of the emergency. Learn CPR skills at home, in your workplace or in VR mode!

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Professional resources

Our evidence-based Guidelines, Quality Standards and Training Courses provide healthcare professionals with everything they need to deliver excellence.

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Tick_stroke RCUK relaunches Excellence in Resuscitation Awards for their second year

Resuscitation Council UK is proud to announce our annual Excellence in Resuscitation Awards are back for their second year. These awards aim to recognise the contributions of impactful members of the resuscitation community, past and present. 

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Tick_stroke A journey to save lives: Resuscitation Council UK partner with utc.travel

utc.travel, the UK’s leading travel subscription brand, has announced a major partnership with Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) as their official charity partner. Together, they aim to spread vital CPR skills to businesses across the UK whilst improving mental health and wellbeing.

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Tick_stroke Case Study: Thanet Community Development Trust equips local leaders with essential CPR knowledge

With support from Resuscitation Council UK’s Community Grant Scheme, Thanet Community Development Trust has been equipping local leaders with essential CPR and AED skills.