70 years of the nhs

Tick_stroke The NHS at 70

In honour of the 70th birthday of the NHS in 2018, Resuscitation Council UK reflect on the things that make the institution truly great.

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Red ECG on white background

Tick_stroke Resuscitation Council UK’s statement on cough CPR

Resuscitation Council UK fact-check ‘Cough CPR’ posts that have been circulating online.

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RCUK accept their charity award

Tick_stroke Resuscitation Council UK win at 2018 Charity Awards

Team RCUK take home an Education and Training trophy for their work on the Restart a Heart campaign.

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Dhiraj Patel

Tick_stroke Medical student uses in-hospital skills at home

Just two weeks after learning Basic Life Support at medical school, Dhiraj Patel found himself needing to use his new skills in his own home.

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Jo and Amelia Naylor

Tick_stroke Sister, Mother, Lifesaver

10 year-old sports fanatic Amelia was doing a cross-country run when she suffered a cardiac arrest. Luckily, Mum Jo was there to save her life.

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Marion de Almeida Santos

Tick_stroke Resus In Practice: Marion De Almeida Santos

Marion always wanted to be a Resuscitation Officer. Having recently realised her dream, she’s now telling her story about what the role means to her.

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Front view of Lifesaver branded car

Tick_stroke Trainee doctor races for CPR education

Anaesthetics trainee Dr Robert Golding is combining his love of medicine and motorsport to highlight the need for a speedy response when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. 

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Joseph Mitchell

Tick_stroke Swans take flight with new defibrillator programme

In honour of late footballer Joseph Mitchell, Swansea City are rolling out defibrillators throughout the Swansea leagues.

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Stephen Williams

Tick_stroke Resus in Practice: Stephen Williams

Community Resuscitation Officer Stephen offers an insight into the varied and unique career he’s enjoyed for two decades.

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Sam Mangoro

Tick_stroke Young life saved with quick CPR

Sam Mangoro was just 16 when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to the quick action of those around him, he survived. Now, he shares his story to encourage others to become CPR and AED aware.

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