Resuscitation Council UK

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Resuscitation Council UK is working towards a day when everyone in society has the skills they need to save a life. Visit us at http://resus.org.uk

A graphic on a dark blue background featuring text: "Bystander CPR can double the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest." Below the text is an icon of two hands in a heart shape. A source from pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov is noted at the bottom.
Individuals practicing CPR on a training mannequin. A heartbeat line graphic overlays the image. Text reads, "Restart a Heart packs available now!"
Three steps to help save a life infographic. Step 1: Check - Shout for help and shake the person who has collapsed to check for a response. Step 2: Call - Call 999 on loudspeaker and report an unresponsive person. The call handler will assist. Step 3: CPR - If breathing is abnormal or absent, begin CPR as instructed by the call handler.
Paramedics are attending to a person lying on the floor, with one administering chest compressions. An "International Paramedics Day 2026" logo is visible in the corner.
This image is an infographic titled "OH-NLS" at the top. It includes five icons with accompanying text: a fetus labeled "Resuscitation at birth," a brain with a light bulb and gears labeled "T-F and non-technical skills," lungs labeled "Airway management," a syringe labeled "Chest compressions, drugs, IO access," and a baby with a cross labeled "Simulation practice." The website www.resus.org.uk/oh-nls is at the bottom.
A person is seated on the floor in front of a CPR mannequin, demonstrating a technique to two individuals sitting nearby. The text above reads "BLSi" and "Basic Life Support Instructor Course.
A person is blurred in the foreground, lying on the ground, while another person is crouched near them. Text overlay states, "Over 50% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in England during 2024 were witnessed by a bystander." The source is attributed to the University of Warwick Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Overview.
A collage of several individuals standing by defibrillator units in various outdoor locations.
This image provides instructions from Resuscitation Council UK on checking a defibrillator in five steps. Step 1: Ensure the defibrillator is present. Step 2: Verify the device is visible, accessible, and stored correctly. Step 3: Confirm pads are in date and sealed. Step 4: Check its rescue-ready signal shows. Step 5: Register on The Circuit to ensure status is correct.
Nearly one third of the most deprived communities in the UK still have no defibrillator registered on The Circuit. Red background with white text and an ECG line at the bottom. Source: www.bhf.org.uk/defibdata.
A person is checking a defibrillator device. Text on the image reads, "Are you a defib Guardian? Take a moment to check it’s rescue-ready."
The image shows a yellow defibrillator box mounted on a wall, labeled "Life Saving Defibrillator" with instructions and a "Call 999" sign. Below it, text reads "Check Your Defib Week, Get involved" with an arrow.
A blue background featuring a red heart with a white play button symbol. Text reads, "RESTART A HEART LIVE. Sign up now for 1st October 2026. Let’s get everyone CPR ready!"
One person practicing CPR on a manikin with breasts whilst another person peels a defib pad off, ready to stick on the manikin
Close-up of hands performing chest compressions on a CPR mannequin. Text overlay reads, "Join our resuscitation competition team!
A hand holding a report from the Resuscitation Council UK titled "The Weakest Link: Recovery after cardiac arrest" against a pink background.
An individual performs CPR on another person outdoors. Text reads: "Resuscitation Awards. Nominations now open!" There are three icons for "Honorary Membership Award," "President's Award," and "Excellence in Resuscitation Awards." Website link: resus.org.uk/resuscitation-awards.
Two individuals are walking side by side through a park. One has an arm around the other's shoulder. The text reads, "Affected by cardiac arrest? Support is available." In the background, there are trees and a sky. A heartbeat line is subtly integrated into the lower portion of the image.
Two CPR training manikins are sitting at a table, engaged in conversation. Each mannequin has a speech bubble. The first says, "Hey Annie, what are you doing on 24 November?" The second replies about attending the RCUK Instructor Day in Birmingham, calling it a professional development and networking event. The conversation ends with excitement about the event tickets being on sale.
The image shows a statistic saying "46% of people do not know where the nearest defibrillator (AED) is located at their local sports venue." There is an illustration of an AED. The research is conducted by Opinion Matters from a sample of 2,000 UK adults.
Infographic to promote the support after cardiac arrest discharge resource. Three icons represent "What is a cardiac arrest," "What to expect during recovery," and "Returning to work and driving." Assorted informational sheets are displayed at the bottom. Resource available at resus.org.uk/shop.
A large conference room filled with attendees seated in rows. Bold text over the image reads "Instructor Day 2026" with "tickets on sale now!" in a smaller, highlighted box.
Nina with her husband Jon standing in front of a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance helicopter. Quote overlaid reads "I’ve seen my grandson Arthur born, watched my son get married, and celebrated our ruby wedding anniversary. I wouldn’t have had those moments without the people who saved me.”
A person is sitting at a table using a laptop. The screen displays the "Lifesaver" website, which features various videos and images related to emergency response education. The headline on the website reads, "Would you know what to do?
Person on a smartphone with text overlaid reading "Phone lines closed for bank holiday"
An informational graphic titled "Why attend an RCUK course?" It features four icons with accompanying benefits: a star icon with "Gain confidence with practical, hands-on learning," a checkmark icon with "Earn CPD points," a clipboard icon with "Start the journey towards becoming an RCUK instructor," and a group icon with "Develop skills working in a multidisciplinary team." The bottom contains the website: www.resus.org.uk/training-healthcare-professionals.
Red and white graphic background with bold text stating, "Only 35% of people say they would get involved if they witnessed a cardiac arrest." At the bottom, it notes the source as research by Opinion Matters with UK respondents from September 4 to September 8, 2025.
A yellow public access defibrillator box is mounted on a wooden wall. Text on the image reads: "Public Access Defibrillators: A Guide for Communities.
A comparison chart titled "Heart attack vs Cardiac arrest." It outlines the differences in cause, signs, and what to do for each condition. Cause: Heart attack is caused by a blood supply blockage, with the heart usually still beating. Cardiac arrest involves the heart stopping and abnormal or stopped breathing. Signs: Heart attack signs include chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Cardiac arrest signs involve sudden unconsciousness with no symptoms beforehand. What to do: For a heart attack, CPR is typically not required for a heart attack, however a heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, in which case CPR is crucial. For cardiac arrest, call 999 and start CPR immediately for best survival chance.
Infographic for a support after cardiac arrest resource. It includes three icons: a heartbeat line with "What is a cardiac arrest," a clipboard with "What to expect during recovery," and a steering wheel with "Returning to work and driving. There is a preview of the resource at the bottom with a banner stating, "Resource available now at resus.org.uk/publications."
"Around 38% of people do not know where their nearest defibrillator is," accompanied by an illustration of a defibrillator.
A person is performing CPR on another person lying on the floor in a living room. Two others are watching the scene attentively. The text reads, "Give your workplace the skills to save a life." The bottom of the image includes the logo "e-Lifesaver."
Will, a cardiac arrest survivor, standing on a hilly landscape with an overlaid quote from him reading "I'm only alive because people didn't hesitate. They knew CPR, they knew how to use a defibrillator, and they acted immediately."
Infographic explaining what is taught on the Immediate Life Support (ILS) course: a heart monitor depicting cardiac arrest causes, "ABCDE approach" letters, a head profile for airway skills, a defibrillator for resuscitation, a flowchart for ALS algorithm, and a heart for arrest simulations. Website link included at the bottom.
Infographic with text stating 'Nearly 4 in 10 students say they haven't received CPR training at school.' Underneath are 10 human icons, with the first four colored red and the rest white. Note: Research conducted by Opinion Matters between 20.03.2025-25.03.2025.
A red graphic titled "Three steps to save a life." It lists three steps: 1) "Check" with an eye emoji, instructing to shout for help and gently shake the person who has collapsed. 2) "Call" with a phone emoji, advising to call 999, use loudspeaker, and inform them of the situation. 3) "CPR" with a heart emoji, indicating to begin CPR following instructions from the call handler. At the bottom, there's a link to learn CPR at resus.org.uk.
Blue background with "Happy heart month" written in light pink text with a red ECG line going through the design.
Infographic for RCUK's Newborn Life Support course, showing different topics covered in the course with corresponding icons. Includes resuscitation at birth, airway skills, vascular access, resuscitaire, and more.
Image of an audience attending a Resuscitation Council UK Instructor Day event in a large conference hall.
Infographic stating that around 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, according to the University of Warwick OHCAO Annual Epidemiology and Outcomes report 2024. The background shows residential rooftops under a clear blue sky.
Text on a black background stating, "Bystander CPR can double the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest," with a pink heart and two hands forming a heart shape. A source link to PubMed is included at the bottom.
Person performing chest compressions with overlaid text reading "Happy New Year" and fireworks graphics.
Two CPR manikins dressed up in Christmas clothes, sitting at a desk in front of a Christmas tree.
Infographic titled 'Our year in numbers 2025' by Resuscitation Council UK, featuring highlights of the year such as over 2000 ResusReady registrations, updates to 3 Resuscitation Guidelines, 27 mentions in UK Parliament, and a grant of £51,000 awarded to community organisations for CPR training. Other details include 26,500 professional training courses delivered, over 5,000 petition signatures for government support in CPR training in schools, and 47 meetings with MPs/peers.
Poster by the British Heart Foundation advocating for updated Automated External Defibrillator (AED) units, featuring an AED in a cabinet and circuit-like design elements.
Split image comparing paediatric resuscitation techniques from 2021 and 2025 guidelines, showing the two finger compression method on the 2021 side, and the two thumb encircling method on the 2025 side.
Person holding a tote bag with ResusReady branding.
Bernie and her partner holding Leo, alongside a paramedic at a CPR training event.
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."
Multiple hands raised with red hearts drawn on the palms, promoting Giving Tuesday for Resuscitation Council UK.