Resuscitation Council UK

13/11/2025

If you completed CPR training during Restart a Heart month, why not take your skills one step further with our Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) course?

BLSi gives you the knowledge and tools to effectively and inclusively teach CPR to others, empowering you to deliver lifesaving training within your school, workplace, or community.

Learn more: resus.org.uk/blsi

12/11/2025

Don’t let fear hold you back from helping save a life. By giving CPR a go, you are giving someone their best chance of survival.

Performing high quality CPR is always our goal, but any CPR may still make a difference ❤️

12/11/2025

A lifesaving move from Translink in Northern Ireland!

By installing AEDs on local trains, they’re helping ensure passengers get the best possible chance of survival in the event of a cardiac arrest.

We've recently announced that Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will be installed across the NI Railways train fleet by the end of December 2025.

Local trains will feature the new life-saving equipment which will play a vital service in helping people who suffer a cardiac arrest, which can happen to anyone.

This latest development follows the installation of 134 units at over 80 locations across Translink bus and rail facilities in recent years.

11/11/2025

Thousands of students across the UK learnt CPR last month for Restart a Heart.

If you’re a teacher, it’s not too late to give your students the skills to help save a life.

Explore our CPR training resources for teachers on our website 👉 bit.ly/resources-cpr-in-schools

07/11/2025

In October, we asked you to take on our CPR challenge - show us how you were learning or teaching CPR for Restart a Heart month.

Here are some of the moments you shared with us. Thanks to everyone who took part! ❤️

06/11/2025

RCUK members: it’s time to vote! 🗳️

Are you a full or honorary member of RCUK? Make your voice heard by taking part in our Executive Committee elections.

Check your inbox for an email from Civica with your voting instructions - and don’t forget, voting closes at 17:00 on Thursday 13 November.

Not a full member? Sign up or upgrade your membership today to receive additional perks: resus.org.uk/get-involved/membership

05/11/2025

Implementing the 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines is about more than just knowing the updates - it’s about putting them into practice to make a real difference for patients.

Join one of our RCUK courses or attend our November conference to learn how to implement the latest guidance: resusevents.vfairs.com

04/11/2025

Our Resuscitation Guidelines aren’t just for healthcare professionals - they’re for everyone.

Whether you’re a community leader, first aider, or member of the public, the guidelines help ensure you understand best practice for resuscitation in your setting.

So how do we make them inclusive and accessible for all? Our Clinical Leads explain below. ⬇️

Read the new 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines on our website: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines

04/11/2025

Got a new defib for your community? Amazing! ❤️

Now comes the big question: where should you put it so people can actually use it in an emergency?

We’ve put together six key tips to help you best place your new defib, covering things like visibility, signage, and access.

Want to know more? See our recently refreshed resource - Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities 👉 bit.ly/AEDguide

03/11/2025

Last week we saw Restart a Heart come to an end for another year.

A huge thank you to everyone who got involved ❤️ From schools and workplaces to volunteers and training organisations - your collective efforts have helped thousands of people across the UK learn CPR.

But the learning doesn’t stop here. If you didn’t get the chance in October, it’s not too late. You can still learn CPR online for free at lifesaver.org.uk.

03/11/2025

If you’re a defib guardian, take five minutes today to make sure it’s registered on The Circuit, the national defibrillator network: www.thecircuit.uk

By doing so, you’ll help ensure it’s visible to emergency services, and it could help save a life.

Defib finder uses data from The Circuit, the national defibrillator network, to help you find information about the nearest defibrillators to you.