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Tick_stroke The Resus Room takes in-depth look at the revised UK Guidelines  

Today sees the publication of our 2021 Resuscitation Guidelines and we are delighted that Professor Gavin Perkins and Dr Jasmeet Soar have spoken to The Resus Room podcast to share their insights about them. 

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Tick_stroke RCUK Welcomes Scotland’s Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy

RCUK warmly welcomes the publication of Scotland’s Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Strategy for 2021-2026.

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Tick_stroke RCUK welcomes CQC and Compassion in Dying reports into DNACPR use during the pandemic

We welcome the publication of two crucial reports today into Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. We call upon NHS England and Improvement to champion the use of the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) process nationally.

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Tick_stroke RCUK welcomes Welsh Government commitment to teach lifesaving skills in Welsh schools from 2022

RCUK is delighted that the Welsh Senedd has voted to pass the Curriculum and Assessment (Wales) Bill and that there is now commitment to lifesaving skills being taught in Welsh schools from 2022.

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