Resuscitation Council UK

If you’re new to CPR, just knowing the basics can make a big difference. To help save a life, just remember the three C’s: Check, Call, CPR.

Resus Annie on Tour is in Belfast today with Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. Come find us outside Belfast City Hall to learn lifesaving skills ❤️

Thanks for having us Glasgow! Annie had a fantastic time this week helping the people of Glasgow learn vital CPR skills. See you next week in: 📍Belfast on Tuesday 27 October 📍Manchester on Thursday 29 October

Resus Annie on Tour has made it to Glasgow! We are here in St Enoch’s Square for the next few hours - come see us to meet our team and learn CPR ❤️

It was a busy day for our Resus Annie in Cardiff on Monday! It was great to meet so many members of the public that were eager to learn CPR, get hands on with the manikin, and chat to us about our lifesaving work ❤️ Thank you to everyone who stopped by. 📍Next stop: Glasgow, today!

The countdown has begun ⏳ With just over one month until Instructor Day 2026, we're down to our last remaining tickets. Don't miss your chance to join a fantastic day of learning, connection, and professional development 👉 resusevents.vfairs.com

Resus Annie on Tour is in Cardiff today! If you're in the area over the next few hours, come meet our team on Queen Street for a quick CPR refresher ❤️

Thanks London! ❤️ Resus Annie on Tour stopped by the capital this week, and it was fantastic to meet so many people keen to brush up on their CPR skills. Where's Annie heading next? 📍 Monday: Cardiff 📍 Wednesday: Glasgow If we're in your city, come and say hello!

We tested members of the public with some CPR true or false! Test yourself and see how many you get correct ✅

Thank you to everyone who popped by on our first stop of Resus Annie on Tour to talk about cardiac arrest and learn lifesaving skills. 🚊 Next stop, London. See you on Carnaby street / Soho area on Tuesday 13 October ❤️

Resus Annie on Tour has begun! Our team is in Leicester right now - pop down to say hello and test your skills if you're in the area. Come find us: 📍Jubilee Square

Free CPR training sessions are happening across the UK this October for #RestartAHeart - the perfect chance to learn or refresh your lifesaving skills. ❤️ Find a session near you and join in: bit.ly/RSAH25events

#RestartAHeart 2026 starts now! And this year, Resus Annie is going on tour 🚗 We'll be travelling across the UK, meeting communities and spreading the word about CPR, defibrillators, and the power of bystander action. Get involved: resus.org.uk/rsah

This October, our Resus Annie manikin will be travelling across the UK as part of Restart a Heart 2026. If we're visiting your area, come and say hello. Whether you're a CPR expert or have never learned before, we'd love to meet you.

Beep beep 🚗 We’re planning something exciting this year for Restart a Heart and we can’t wait to share it with you! Keep an eye on our socials next Monday for details.

💡 Did you know? A heart attack and a cardiac arrest are not the same thing. Knowing the difference and how to respond in each situation could save a life. Help us spread awareness and make sure more people know what to do in an emergency. ❤️

Not too familiar with defibs? Let’s get you acquainted! These lifesaving pieces of equipment significantly increase the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. Here are three quick facts to help you feel more confident if you ever need to step in and use one.

Newborn Life Support course centres can now apply to deliver our Newborn Life Support Recertification (NLSr) course 👶 This brand new course combines flexible online learning with face-to-face practical training to help clinicians refresh essential skills and maintain NLS provider status.

A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Join us for Restart a Heart Live so you know what to do in a life threatening emergency. Register to stay up to date: www.restartaheart.live/register Download the timetable and plan your sessions: bit.ly/4heEzsJ

Most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home. Knowing CPR gives you the confidence to act in those first critical moments, helping give a family member, friend, or loved one the best possible chance of survival. Take a few minutes to learn CPR today: www.resus.org.uk/public-resource

Learn CPR with us this October in a fun and engaging online session, for free! Restart a Heart Live is back for 2026 ❤️ Save the Date and join us live on Thursday 1st October 2026. Register your interest to stay up to date before the event: www.restartaheart.live

Did you know women are less likely to receive bystander CPR? Everyone deserves an equal chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. That’s why we’ve added breast vests to our CPR training kit, helping training sessions better reflect real-life situations and build confidence performing CPR on women.

Are you celebrating Restart a Heart this October by running a CPR training event in your community? We’d love to hear about it. Let us know the details and we’ll advertise your event on our website. Share your events details here 👉 www.resus.org.uk/restart_a_heart_2026_events

We've relaunched Aaron's Heart, our baby and child CPR book, updated with the latest 2025 Resuscitation Guidelines. It includes simple, practical advice to help you recognise when a baby or child needs urgent help and how to respond confidently. 👉 www.resus.org.uk/baby-cpr

Choking is a potentially life‑threatening emergency. Whether you're a healthcare professional or a member of the public, knowing how to recognise and respond to choking could help save a life: www.resus.org.uk/additional-guidance/guidance-choking

Your actions could help double someone’s chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. That’s why it’s vital everyone knows CPR ❤️

Restart a Heart is nearly here! ❤️ Our updated Restart a Heart packs are now available, packed with resources and tips to help you get involved this October. Download now: www.resus.org.uk/get-involved/restart-heart-day/supporting-resources

If you’re new to CPR, just knowing the basics can make a big difference. To help save a life, just remember the three C’s: Check, Call, CPR.

Restart a Heart Live is back for 2026! Save the Date and join us live on Thursday 1st October 2026. Let’s get everyone CPR ready ❤️ Register to stay up to date with information before the event: www.restartaheart.live @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk @scotambservice.bsky.social

Today is International Paramedics Day 🚑 RCUK would like to celebrate and thank paramedics across the UK for their dedication to saving lives. Your expertise, quick thinking, and teamwork make a vital difference when it matters most. We’re grateful for all that you do 🫶

Thousands of babies are born outside hospital each year. For clinicians, newborn resuscitation in these settings is rare but critical. Our Out‑of‑Hospital Newborn Life Support course will help you build confidence to deliver the best care when it matters most: resus.org.uk/oh-nls

Looking to empower others with lifesaving skills? Our Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi) e-learning course is designed for CPR-trained individuals who want to teach high-quality, inclusive CPR training in their communities or workplaces. Find out more: resus.org.uk/BLSi

Over 50% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in England during 2024 were witnessed by a bystander. If that bystander was you, would you know how to respond and give that person their best chance of survival? Visit lifesaver.uk to learn vital CPR skills today ❤️

A huge thank you to all the Guardians, our partners and supporters for getting involved this Check Your Defib Week!

40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the UK every year* If you own a defib, make sure it's ready to give someone their best chance of survival. *source: www.resus.org.uk/professional-library/2025-resuscitation-guidelines/epidemiology-cardiac-arrest-guidelines

Sadly, research shows that people living in lower socio-economic areas are less likely to have access to a defibrillator. So it’s vital that when there are defibs in these areas they're rescue-ready and registered on The Circuit.

A defibrillator could save a life, but it has to be working. We’ve developed a practical checklist to support Guardians in carrying out routine checks and ensuring their devices are fully operational and accessible. Download the checklist today: bit.ly/43qxw8U

It’s Check Your Defib Week! Between the 15-21 June, we’re encouraging Guardians of defibs to check their defib is rescue-ready and registered on The Circuit. Here’s all the ways you can support our campaign this week 👉 www.resus.org.uk/check-your-defib

Restart a Heart Live is back for 2026! Save the Date and join us live on Thursday 1st October 2026. Let’s get everyone CPR ready 💪 Register your interest to stay up to date with information and resources before the event: www.restartaheart.live

Cardiac arrests don’t just happen in hospitals. Our new Out‑of‑Hospital Advanced Life Support (OH‑ALS) course has been developed to help prepare clinicians to manage cardiac arrest in pre‑hospital settings. Our Clinical Lead, Naomi, explains more.

Have you completed a CPR refresher recently? It might be time to renew your ResusReady status. It’s a quick, simple process, and will keep you active on our UK map! Watch Paige explain how in our video and renew your status here: resus.org.uk/get-involved/resusready-renewal

Yesterday, we delivered a Basic Life Support training session for the Senior Leadership Team at Bauer Media Outdoor. It was excellent to see such strong engagement and commitment to building lifesaving capability across the organisation!

We’re looking for a team of healthcare professionals to represent the UK at the ERC Resuscitation Competition, taking place during the Resuscitation 2026 Congress in Milan this September. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4dMlhYS

Surviving a cardiac arrest is just the beginning. Many survivors face ongoing physical, cognitive and emotional challenges, with support varying depending on where they live. Our new report, The Weakest Link, calls for more consistent recovery care across the UK: resus.org.uk/the-weakest-link

We are pleased to announce nominations are now open for the RCUK Resuscitation Awards 🏆 For more information on each award and how to nominate, visit our website: resus.org.uk/resuscitation-awards

Cardiac arrest can have a long-term emotional impact. Whether you are a survivor, co-survivor, or a first responder, the experience can take a toll on mental wellbeing. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to remind you of the support that is available: resus.org.uk/support-after-ca

Annie’s got their ticket to Instructor Day 2026 🎉 Do you? Join us for a one‑day engaging event designed to advance RCUK instructors’ expertise and improve patient safety through high-quality and supportive education. 🎟️ Get your ticket now: resusevents.vfairs.com

Quick access to a defibrillator can be lifesaving in a cardiac arrest. Yet nearly half of people don’t know where the nearest AED is at their local sports venue. Help your sports club prepare for a cardiac arrest by making sure members are aware of where the nearest defib is located.

Thank you for meeting with us @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social and for championing our lifesaving message ❤️

We’re pleased to launch Resuscitation in community sports: a national best practice guide, designed to help everyone involved in community sport, from coaches and players to volunteers and spectators, feel prepared for the ultimate medical emergency. ⚽️ www.resus.org.uk/resus-in-sports

Cardiac arrests often happen without warning - anytime, and anywhere. CPR is a skill that you can carry with you, whether you’re commuting, at the gym, or at home, knowing what to do could save someone’s life. Learn CPR at resus.org.uk/public-resource