RCUK are deeply concerned by Public Health England (PHE)’s continued insistence on designating chest compressions as non Aerosol Generating Procedures (AGPs). Read our latest statement (published 20 April 2020): bit.ly/2XPI80s
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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 resus.org.uk
- All of us at RCUK are sending our best wishes to Christian Eriksen. We are so thankful to the footballers, referee and medics who acted promptly to initiate the chain of survival this afternoon.
- The @ResusCouncilUK is delighted to share @educationgovuk's announcement that all secondary school children in England will learn CPR. It is something we have long campaigned for. We look forward to sharing our expertise as these plans become practice. Our full statement below.
- RCUK is pleased to announce the publication of our 2021 Guidelines! Read the evidence-based, expert written, revised guidelines for best practice and clinical excellence: bit.ly/3b2HD8Z #RCUKGL2021
- Absolutely incredible, wonderful news - Glasgow has become the first city in the UK to make CPR training mandatory in all secondary schools. The initiative will lead to around 4,500 new potential life-savers every year. bit.ly/2sUqPuV
- NEWS: The RC (UK) welcomes the Westminster government's draft guidance which puts CPR education on the curriculum! Help ensure it comes into practice by sharing your views on CPR education in schools >>> bit.ly/2uPyGKc
- We want everyone in the UK to learn CPR right now - because even during the COVID-19 pandemic, you might need to help a person in cardiac arrest. youtu.be/DyEmHrC0xH0
00:00 - By putting defibrillators in all of its hotels, @premierinn is taking a vital step towards saving lives - in fact, one defib has already been used, and the patient survived! Read more: bit.ly/2t3G7Rp
- The psychological impact of resuscitation affects everyone differently. Immediately afterwards, you might feel great – or sometimes you might not be affected at all. But it's important to remember that at times, exposure to resuscitation can be shocking, upsetting or disturbing.
- RCUK has been in discussion with @PHE_uk on the question of PPE for Health Care Professionals performing chest compressions. RCUK’s position on the need for Level 3 PPE remains unchanged and consistent with our original COVID-19 Guidance. Our statement: bit.ly/2VaI0H1
- Make sure you know what to do if you witness a cardiac arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic – watch the full animation: resus.org.uk/watch
00:00 - GREAT NEWS: a record-breaking 238,793 people were trained in life-saving CPR for #RestartAHeart day 2018 - and it’s all thanks to YOU! You're making all the difference by training future lifesavers to make sure people get their best chance of survival from a cardiac arrest. ❤️
GIF - Today, the UK will come together and learn CPR for #RestartAHeart day. Learn this simple skill today: you could save a life tomorrow. Make sure you get involved by using the hashtag #RestartAHeart!
