Petition · Department for Business and Trade
CPR training to be mandatory for all employees in the workplace
Closed
182 signatures
What the petition asks
As a registered nurse, the knowledge and skills of Basic Life Support are taught throughout our training. However, I have seen how most of the general public do not have the knowledge or confidence to deal with a life threatening situation.
Teaching all employees CPR could save thousands of lives. Each year, thousands of cardiac arrests occur outside hospitals in the UK, and the majority of people don't survive.
If more people are trained in this skill, especially in workplaces, emergency responses may improve drastically. Making CPR training universal in employment can bridge the gap before paramedics arrive, reducing fatalities and building a life-saving culture across the nation.
If more people are trained in this skill, especially in workplaces, emergency responses may improve drastically. Making CPR training universal in employment can bridge the gap before paramedics arrive, reducing fatalities and building a life-saving culture across the nation.
Timeline
| 11 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
182
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
11 Jul 2025
Closed
11 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.