Charity urges for more support for CPR training in schools

New research commissioned by the charity Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) has uncovered worrying gaps in CPR education in UK secondary schools — highlighting that thousands of students are missing out on the opportunity to learn this vital lifesaving skill.

Since 2019, governments across the UK introduced policies to ensure CPR is taught in secondary schools, however the charity and partners have highlighted how there is currently no structured way to track whether this training is being delivered.

Without proper monitoring and support, too many students are leaving school without learning how to save a life.

Aston spoke to James Cant, CEO of Resuscitation Council UK.