CPR training in schools is now mandatory
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CPR is a critical and potentially lifesaving skill, yet, there is ample room for improvement.

  • The UK survival rate from bystander CPR: less than 10%.
  • The Norwegian survival rate from bystander CPR: 70%. CPR training in schools has been mandatory since 1961.

After years of lobbying the UK government by the Resuscitation Council UK and its partner organisations through its Every Child a Lifesaver campaign, CPR training is now mandatory in schools across the UK.

"Introducing CPR lessons into health education in all state-funded secondary schools is a significant step that promises to improve the odds of survival for countless people who have a cardiac arrest in the future."

- British Heart Foundation Simon Gillespie Chief Executive

At Medisol/AED expert, we applaud this development. We see this contributing to our global mission of Saving Lives. That is why we not only stock AEDs but make it equally important to ensure that high-quality training manikins and all essential accessories are easily accessible.