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.

Ways you can support

Membership

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

Donations

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

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?

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.

Ways we can support you

Research and Development

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

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!

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 Resuscitation Council UK responds to ‘End of life care: improving ‘do not attempt CPR’ conversations for everyone' report

Michael Bradfield, Clinical Director for Resuscitation Council UK, responds to ‘the End of life care: improving ‘do not attempt CPR’ conversations for everyone report’.

Statements 14 March 2024

Tick_stroke RCUK launches new annual Excellence in Resuscitation Awards

These new awards were established to recognise the contributions of impactful members of the resuscitation community, past and present. Recipients of these awards will receive a certificate, complimentary tickets to either RCUK’s Conference or Instructor Day, as well as being invited to sit as an observer on a subcommittee of their preference.

News 04 March 2024

Tick_stroke RCUK Instructor Day returns for 2024

After six years, our Instructor Day will return on 16 May 2024. Taking place at the Vox in Birmingham, the Instructor Day will bring together instructors, instructor candidates (IC) and instructor potentials (IP) from across the UK for a day of learning and networking.  

News 16 January 2024