Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review aftercare provided by the NHS for everyone affected by a Cardiac Arrest
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7,605 signatures
What the petition asks
At present, there is no formal care pathway for Cardiac Arrest Survivors. We want the Government to review NHS aftercare for all survivors of Cardiac Arrest, to ensure they receive the care and support they need.
NHS England has a National Stroke Programme that covers stroke rehabilitation, and NICE guidance (NG185) covers rehabilitation for a heart attack (and other acute coronary syndromes). Currently, there is no minimum level of follow up for Cardiac Arrest Survivors, meaning many patients are missing out on vital services helping them to a full recovery.
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) wants to improve the standard of care offered to all survivors and their key supporters by publishing a Quality Standard which must be made equally available to all. We believe a programme, targeted to the individual’s needs, would improve quality of life, be cost-effective, and may reduce hospital readmissions.
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) wants to improve the standard of care offered to all survivors and their key supporters by publishing a Quality Standard which must be made equally available to all. We believe a programme, targeted to the individual’s needs, would improve quality of life, be cost-effective, and may reduce hospital readmissions.
Timeline
| 20 Jun 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Dec 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
7,605
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
20 Jun 2023
Closed
20 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.