16/02/2026
Research suggests 8,200 women in England and Wales could have survived if they had received the same treatment as men. Women are 14% to 42% less likely to receive CPR because people "are worried about touching breasts" and a third of men are worried about "inappropriate" touching. We believe everyone should have a fair chance at survival.
The Government should implement minimum standards for first aid training providers to ensure every trainee practises CPR and first aid on a manikin with female anatomy. All training providers should be required to include anatomically accurate female manikins alongside standard male manikins.
