How to do CPR
Learn how to perform CPR so you can give someone the chance of survival if they collapse and stop breathing.
Defibrillation
Find out more about defibrillators, also known as AEDs or PADs.
CPR in Secondary Schools
At RCUK, we believe that everyone should learn the skills to save a life. Use our lesson plan to help teach your students with confidence.
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!
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?
Basic Life Support Instructor Course (BLSi)
BLSi has been created to empower first aid Instructors and others teaching Basic Life Support (BLS), on how to deliver effective, confidence-inspiring and inclusive teaching to a high standard.
Support after cardiac arrest
Welcome to Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK)’s dedicated support page for cardiac arrest survivors and for those involved in a resuscitation attempt.
Get involved: My Right To Cardiac Arrest Recovery
Find out why we’re campaigning to improve the post-cardiac arrest support offered by the NHS – and what you can do to get involved.
ReSPECT
The ReSPECT process creates personalised recommendations for a person’s clinical care and treatment in a future emergency in which they are unable to make or express choices.
CPR Decisions and DNACPR
Learn more about why CPR decisions are important, and how you can discuss and record your CPR decisions.
FAQs
We’ve compiled answers to your frequently asked questions on a variety of topics.
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.
Donate
Help us change and save lives across the four nations by donating to RCUK.
CPR language resources
Our language fliers and animation videos demonstrate how to do CPR in a range of languages.
Publications
RCUK publications which provide information on CPR, AEDS, and decision-making.
ReSPECT resources
Documents to support understanding of and use of the ReSPECT process, including easy-read guides.
