The RLSS UK’s Save a Life series is a set of workshops aimed to equip candidates with knowledge about what to do in an emergency and basic first aid skills for those who care for a baby, child or adult.

In the UK, 77% of people either don’t know or are unsure of how to perform CPR and millions of people wouldn’t know how to give basic first aid to another adult


Would you know what to do if a baby stopped breathing?

‘Save a Baby’s Life’ workshops aim to teach basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a baby.

You will learn

  • Infant Life Support (CPR)
  • Infant choking (diagnosis and treatment)
  • Infant drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

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1 in 3 people wouldn’t know how to help (or maybe save) a choking toddler

‘Save a Child’s Life’ workshops teach those who care for a child and what to do in an emergency and equip them with basic first aid skills.

You will learn

  • Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • Choking (diagnosis and treatment)
  • Drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

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What would you do if someone stopped breathing?

Save an Adult’s life workshops teach local communities what to do in an emergency and equip them with the skills to help adults who have stopped breathing, are choking or have suffered a heart attack.

You will learn

  • Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • Choking (diagnosis and treatment)
  • Drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

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Do you know how to save a life with an AED?

AEDs are increasing in number with several available in communities for public uses. Save a Life AED workshops will give you the confidence to use this lifesaving equipment in the event of an emergency.

You will learn

  • How to use an AED


How to become a Community Instructor

Find out more about becoming a Community Instructor and teaching the Save a Life Series.