CPQR symbol that could save many lives reaches communities in Nottinghamshire

Resuscitation Council UK’s (RCUK) heart shaped CPQR code, that featured on Brentford FCs players shirts during a match with Chelsea, is now in the heart of the Nottinghamshire community.

The “CPQR code” directs people to a 2-minute video on how to do CPR and is available in nine languages. Like the pink Ribbon, or the Remembrance Poppy, the code is an icon that can be used by anyone and everyone who wants to raise awareness for the importance of learning CPR and increase survival rates.

RCUK and Bottesford FC are using the power of sport to raise awareness of CPR and, are the first grassroots football club in Nottinghamshire to have the CPQR code emblazoned on their U10 Yellows shirts.

The Bottesford U10 Yellows fixtures take them across the County, and their aim is to display the code on the team kit, so that as many people as possible can learn this lifesaving skill.

Anthony Baston, one of the coaches of the Bottesford U10 Yellows said:

“in the last year or so, two children had heart related issues whilst playing football within our region. I believe CPR and defibrillation gave them a greater chance of survival and got them to hospital, however, sadly they passed away.”

There are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK every year, and every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by ten per cent.

Anthony continues:

“We are committed in promoting CPR awareness in our community and, are proud to wear this heart shaped CPQR code to get people to use their two hands to save a life.”

James Cant, Chief Executive at Resuscitation Council UK said:

“We are excited to be partnering with Bottesford FC and, would encourage any organisation or club in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding counties to get in touch with us if they want to raise awareness of this vital lifesaving skill. CPR is quick and easy to learn – anyone can do it and thousands of lives could be saved yearly.”

Access lifesaving CPR skills now. https://www.resus.org.uk/cpr

For more information or to request for an interview please call the Resuscitation Council UK Press Office on 0207 391 0730 or email communications@resus.org.uk

Wed, 15/02/2023

1. There are more than 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the UK every year, and every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by 10%

NHS England (2022) Ambulance Quality Indicators www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/ambulance-quality-indicators/
Scottish Government (2020) Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Data Linkage 2018/19 Results https://news.gov.scot/resources/ohca-report-2018-19
Welsh Government (2017) Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Plan https://gov.wales/out-hospital-cardiac-arrest-plan ~ also press release (2021) https://gov.wales/lifesaving-programme-given-cash-boost-keep-going-welsh-government
DHNI (2014) Community Resuscitation Strategy Northern Ireland (www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/community-resuscitation-strategy-and-reports)

2. Every minute without CPR and defibrillation reduces the chance of survival by ten per cent. OHCAO (warwick.ac.uk)
3. 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.