We are now accepting new applications for institutions who wish to become Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) accredited course centres.

The RCUK Guidelines 2025 conference promises to be a landmark event dedicated to advancing the future of resuscitation. Over two days, healthcare professionals will come together to explore the latest Guidelines 2025 updates, innovations, and best practices, all while connecting with experts and peers from across the field.

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. 

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.

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.

Paul’s Legacy was established in 2021 following the sudden loss of Paul Murray, who suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Since then, the organisation has been dedicated to raising awareness of heart conditions, increasing access to heart screenings, and ensuring more defibrillators are available, accessible, and registered within the local community.

Donegall Pass Community Forum has been working to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in the Inner South Belfast Neighbourhood Renewal Area - one of the most deprived areas in Northern Ireland. With high levels of heart disease and poor general health in the community, access to CPR and defibrillation training is vital.

Thanks to the support of Resuscitation Council UK’s Community Grant Scheme, Meridian Football Club has been able to organise a Resuscitation Awareness and Football Event - bringing vital life-saving skills and community spirit together.

One morning, BBC News presenter Rich Preston was at home when his phone sounded a loud alarm. It was an emergency alert from the GoodSAM app, telling him that one of his neighbours was having a cardiac arrest.

Morgan MacRae, a 23-year-old Rams Rugby player, made a return to the field just months after experiencing a cardiac arrest. The incident occurred while MacRae was at home and came without warning. His heart stopped suddenly, leaving him unresponsive and fighting for his life. MacRae’s girlfriend was the first to respond, initiating CPR until paramedics arrived.