Petition
Make CPR and basic life support part of the national curriculum
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to make COR and basic life support part of the national curriculum for all school children in the U.K.
Every minute counts during a cardiac arrest and as nurses with over 60years combined experience we have seen the ramifications of delayed or poor CPR. Early good CPR can triple a person’s chances of survival. Teaching school children COR and basic life support could equip a whole generation and future generations with lifesaving skills.
We believe this training should be a mandatory & assessed part of the national curriculum across ALL UK nations to ensure consistent, lifesaving skills for all
We believe this training should be a mandatory & assessed part of the national curriculum across ALL UK nations to ensure consistent, lifesaving skills for all
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Please see this written answer for more information: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-06-06/188058
Timeline
| 19 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Sep 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
8 Sep 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.