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The UK Needs More Lifesavers, fund CPR training in schools
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1,059 signatures
What the petition asks
As a Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor I know only too well the importance of bystander CPR. There are 60,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests each year, yet 75% of the population are NOT trained to do basic CPR. Evidence suggests immediate resuscitation will triple chances of survival.
#CPR in schools is a national prize-winning programme for trainee healthcare professionals from all disciplines to teach Basic Life Support Skills to children in schools across the country:
*Teaching children life-saving skills.
*Inspiring children to have careers in the NHS.
This petition calls on the government to fund a national programme of training in CPR in schools.
*Teaching children life-saving skills.
*Inspiring children to have careers in the NHS.
This petition calls on the government to fund a national programme of training in CPR in schools.
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 5 Aug 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,059
Status
Closed
Opened
5 Feb 2019
Closed
5 Aug 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.