Resuscitation Council UK

Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) is the United Kingdom’s authoritative body responsible for setting evidence-based guidelines and standards for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED). The organization develops clinical protocols used extensively across the National Health Service (NHS) and private healthcare sectors to improve survival rates for patients in cardiac arrest. RCUK provides a comprehensive suite of nationally recognized training courses, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Newborn Life Support (NLS). Additionally, they manage the ReSPECT process, a framework for personalized emergency care and treatment planning. Through its work in research, education, and public advocacy, RCUK ensures that both healthcare professionals and the general public are equipped with life-saving skills.