Save a Life Series

The RLSS UK’s Save a Life Series is a suite 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.

Fewer than three in ten people are confident to deliver CPR*

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 Basic Life Support (CPR)
How to manage an infant who is choking
Prevention and treatment of drowning in infants

If the 'Results - Map' doesn't show any courses in your area, contact your local leisure centre, swimming pool, or lifesaving club for possible upcoming courses.

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

‘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

Child Basic Life Support (CPR)
How to manage a child who is choking
Prevention and treatment of drowning in children

Find a Save a Child's Life course

If the 'Results - Map' doesn't show any courses in your area, contact your local leisure centre, swimming pool, or lifesaving club for possible upcoming courses.

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

Adult Basic Life Support (CPR)
How to manage an adult who is choking
Prevention and treatment of drowning in adults

Find a Save an Adult's Life course

If the 'Results - Map' doesn't show any courses in your area, contact your local leisure centre, swimming pool, or lifesaving club for possible upcoming courses.

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

What an AED is
Where can you find an AED
How to use an AED
Prevention and treatment of drowning in adults

Find a Save a Life AED course

If the 'Results - Map' doesn't show any courses in your area, contact your local leisure centre, swimming pool, or lifesaving club for possible upcoming courses.

How to become a Community Instructor

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

Become a Community Instructor

*According to a YouGov survey commissioned by NHS Charities Together in November 2023, n=2100 adults.

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