Resuscitation Council UK

Bernie and her partner holding Leo, alongside a paramedic at a CPR training event.

You never expect your world to change in an instant, but Bernie’s did when she woke to find her baby gasping for air. Recognising it was a cardiac arrest, Bernie started CPR.

Read more: resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-bernie-we-count-our-lucky-stars-every-day-leo-came-back-us

A busy outdoor Christmas market with people gathered around a large, decorated Christmas tree. The image includes a text overlay that says "A cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. Be prepared this Christmas."

Headed to a Christmas market or festive event during December?

Whilst medical teams are often on site, they could still be minutes away. If a cardiac arrest happens in a packed crowd, your actions could save a life.

Be prepared this Christmas. Learn CPR with our free online training: lifesaver.uk

Multiple hands raised with red hearts drawn on the palms, promoting Giving Tuesday for Resuscitation Council UK.

For Giving Tuesday, we want to say thank you to our many wonderful volunteers who give up their time throughout the year to help support our mission.

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch with our Partnerships Manager - emilysmartt@resus.org.uk

Hand placing a red heart wearing a Santa hat into a donation slot, against a dark background with festive decorations, promoting Giving Tuesday and Resuscitation Council UK.

Today is Giving Tuesday - a global day celebrating generosity and doing good.

At RCUK, we’re committed to ensuring everyone in the UK has the skills to save a life. If you’d like to support our mission, you can donate here: donate.justgiving.com/charity/resus-uk/donation-amount

Promotional image featuring a cushion with the Resuscitation Council UK logo, placed beside a Christmas tree decorated with lights and red ornaments. The text 'A gift with a lifesaving message' is displayed at the top.

Give a gift that could save a life ❤️

Our CPR practice pillowcase lets you learn and practice CPR at home using a regular pillow. Scan the QR code or follow the insert to learn the steps.

A perfect stocking filler this Christmas: resus.org.uk/product/30?v=31

Richard competing in a running race with a quote overlaid saying that he feels incredibly lucky to still be here.

In April 2022, Richard was taking on the Blackpool Marathon for the second time. Everything was going to plan, but just 400 metres from the finish line, he experienced a cardiac arrest.

👉 resus.org.uk/about-us/news-and-events/case-study-richard-everyone-who-helped-me-day-quite-literally-saved-my

Group of healthcare professionals in blue scrubs studying Immediate Life Support (ILS) materials in a clinical setting.

Could you take the lead in a cardiac arrest?

Our one-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) course gives healthcare professionals the skills to act fast and take charge before the specialist team arrives.

Learn more: resus.org.uk/training-courses/adult-life-support/ils-immediate-life-support

Graphic featuring a map of the United Kingdom outlined in white on a black background, with white glowing spots on some cities and an overlaid ECG heartbeat line. Text reads 'Are you on the map?' with the RessusReady logo at the top right corner.

Over 600 people joined our ResusReady map during #RestartAHeart month ❤️

If you’ve learnt CPR in the last 12 months, register now to show you’re ready to help in an emergency, and help us identify where more CPR training is needed across the UK.

👉 resus.org.uk/resusready

Infographic for BLSi course featuring seven modules: The science behind BLS, Planning and delivering your session, FAQs and myth-busting, Equipment and resources, Ethical considerations, Delivering inclusive BLS training, and Specific learning needs. Logo and website link for resus.org.uk/BLSi at the bottom.

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?

Learn how to teach CPR to others in your school, workplace, or community.

👉 resus.org.uk/blsi

Graphic stating around 51% of people fear performing CPR might do more harm than good. Data from YouGov for University of Warwick Attitudes to CPR Survey 2024.

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 ❤️

open laptop displaying a screen with different CPR learning resources for teachers to share with students.

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

The 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines are about more than updates - they’re about putting best practice into action to improve patient outcomes.

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

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

From first aiders to community leaders, they help ensure best practice for every setting. Our Clinical Leads explain how we make them inclusive and accessible ⬇️

Learn more: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines

Image showing hands performing CPR on a training manikin with a 'Thank you from RCUK' message, part of the Restart a Heart campaign.

Restart a Heart may be over for another year, but the learning doesn’t stop here ❤️

A huge thank you to every organisation, school, or volunteer who helped thousands learn CPR this October.

Didn’t have time? You can still learn CPR online for free in under an hour: lifesaver.org.uk

Red background with a white ECG pattern and the RCUK 2025 Guidelines logo.

Earlier this week we published the Resuscitation Council UK 2025 Guidelines.

They reflect the latest international science and provide a shared, evidence-based approach to resuscitation for UK health professionals and communities.

Read now 👉 resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines

A bright yellow public access defibrillator box mounted on a wall, labeled with instructions for use and emergency contact information. The heading "Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities" is displayed at the bottom.

Our updated Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities helps ensure your AED is installed, maintained & emergency ready.

Discover the guide here 👇
bit.ly/AEDguide

The 2025 Newborn life support guidelines have some key changes in terms of the assessment of babies. Our Clinical Lead, Ellie, breaks down what’s new and why these changes matter.

Read the 2025 Newborn life support guidelines in full on our website: resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines

Did you know resuscitation is one of the few subspecialties where the guidelines are reviewed every 5 years?

Our Clinical Leads, Isabelle and Ellie, explain why ⬇️

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

The 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines emphasise the importance of correct defibrillator pad placement - a simple step that gives someone in cardiac arrest the best chance of survival.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more
🔗 Read the full Guidelines at resus.org.uk/2025-guidelines

Graphic showing five silhouetted figures with the statistic: 'Two in five (39%) UK adults admit they wouldn't know how to perform CPR.' Information is based on research by Opinion Matters, conducted among a sample of UK adults.

Two in five UK adults say they wouldn’t know how to perform CPR.

That’s two in five people who might not feel confident to act when it matters most.

Learn the skills to save a life this #RestartAHeart month ⤵️
bit.ly/RSAH-get-trained

Woman practicing chest compressions on a training manikin with text "Are you ResusReady?"

Have you learnt CPR this #RestartAHeart month? You’re ResusReady!

Register to add your name to our ResusReady map, which is helping to highlight where CPR training is strong in the UK, and areas that need more support.

Tell us you’re ResusReady: resus.org.uk/resusready

This #RestartAHeart month, we’re encouraging everyone to understand their role in the chain of survival. Even if you’re unable to perform CPR, you can still make a difference by calling 999, fetching a defibrillator, or guiding someone else through CPR.

Every action counts. What role will you play?

No matter your physical abilities, you can still play a vital role and help improve someone's chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

This #RestartAHeart month we're highlighting every role in saving a life: resus.org.uk/rsah

Our Restart a Heart ambassador, Mark Ormrod MBE, is helping us spread an important message this October: even if you are unable to do CPR due to physical limitations, you still have the power to make a difference.

Find your place in the chain of survival this #RestartAHeart month: resus.org.uk/rsah

Back view of a person with a ponytail looking at text that reads 'stranger or saviour?' along with two heartbeat lines, promoting the Restart a Heart campaign.

One day, a stranger could save your life… If they know how.

Over a third of UK people have never learned CPR.

Let’s change that! Give just £5 today to train one more person to save your life!

justgiving.com/campaign/restartaheart

A group of individuals practice CPR on a training manikin with overlaid text reading "Have you joined the challenge?"

Have you joined our #RestartAHeart challenge? 💪

Show us your lifesaving skills: record a 10 second portrait clip of you learning, practicing, or teaching CPR and send it to rsah@resus.org.uk. You could feature in our 2025 compilation at the end of the month!

This #RestartAHeart month, we’ve teamed up with Mark Ormrod MBE and Amputation Foundation to share an important message: Even if you’re unable to perform CPR due to physical limitations, you can still play a vital role in the chain of survival.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4n6MiJk

Informative poster titled "Understanding the Chain of Survival" with five circular icons depicting steps for emergency cardiac care: recognition and call for help, early CPR, early defibrillation, post resuscitation care, and advanced cardiac life support. Each icon includes a simple illustration and brief description of the step on a dark blue background.

Green text reads 'Like any chain, it is only as strong as each link.' Below the text, an illustration of a strong, complete chain link is shown, along with wording that states a complete chain of strong links will give someone the best chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

Infographic detailing the importance of early recognition and CPR in emergencies. The first section titled 'Link one: Early recognition' explains calling 999 for prompt ambulance response. The second section titled 'Link two: Early CPR' emphasises performing CPR until professional help arrives.

Infographic explaining two links in emergency response. Link three: Early defibrillation, describes combining CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) upon calling 999 for increased survival chances. Link four: Optimal post-resuscitation care, highlights ongoing care and support after immediate recovery, including observation and rehabilitation with chosen supporters.

The chain of survival outlines the different factors that influence someone’s chances of surviving a cardiac arrest.

From early recognition, to CPR and defibrillation - every link matters.

💡 Swipe through to learn more about each stage of the chain of survival.

#RestartAHeart

Person crouching down beside someone unconscious, in cardiac arrest. Overlaid text reads "Would you know how to help in this situation?". The Restart a Heart logo is in the bottom right hand corner.

If someone suddenly collapses, knowing the right steps and having the confidence to act could save their life.

By learning CPR, you’ll have the power to make a real difference when every second counts.

Get involved this #RestartAHeart month 👉 resus.org.uk/rsah

Comparison chart between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest detailing causes, signs, and what to do.

💡 Heart attack or cardiac arrest? They’re not the same thing!

This #RestartAHeart month, take a minute to learn the difference (and what to do in each case) ❤️

Because knowing what to do could save a life.