@sisterswan.bsky.social
Critical Care Network Lead Nurse | @CC_3N Chair | @ICS_updates NPAG member | Leadership & Education for clinical excellence. Views are my own.
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2025 Conference Gallery is available now 🎉
Why not take a moment to relax with a cup of tea, and reflect on an incredible event ☕
baccn.org/conference/g...
✉️ Members have now received a survey, attendance certificates will be issued once complete!
#BACCNConf2025
Why not take a moment to relax with a cup of tea, and reflect on an incredible event ☕
baccn.org/conference/g...
✉️ Members have now received a survey, attendance certificates will be issued once complete!
#BACCNConf2025
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
2025 Conference Gallery is available now 🎉
Why not take a moment to relax with a cup of tea, and reflect on an incredible event ☕
baccn.org/conference/g...
✉️ Members have now received a survey, attendance certificates will be issued once complete!
#BACCNConf2025
Why not take a moment to relax with a cup of tea, and reflect on an incredible event ☕
baccn.org/conference/g...
✉️ Members have now received a survey, attendance certificates will be issued once complete!
#BACCNConf2025
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SOA26 abstracts are open! 📣
Abstracts are at the heart of our State of the Art Congress, so if you're presenting:
• New research
• Quality improvement
• Early career work
• An educational talk
There's a place for you at #SOA26
Deadline: 23 Jan 2026
For more: bit.ly/SOA26Abstract
#IntensiveCare
Abstracts are at the heart of our State of the Art Congress, so if you're presenting:
• New research
• Quality improvement
• Early career work
• An educational talk
There's a place for you at #SOA26
Deadline: 23 Jan 2026
For more: bit.ly/SOA26Abstract
#IntensiveCare
October 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
SOA26 abstracts are open! 📣
Abstracts are at the heart of our State of the Art Congress, so if you're presenting:
• New research
• Quality improvement
• Early career work
• An educational talk
There's a place for you at #SOA26
Deadline: 23 Jan 2026
For more: bit.ly/SOA26Abstract
#IntensiveCare
Abstracts are at the heart of our State of the Art Congress, so if you're presenting:
• New research
• Quality improvement
• Early career work
• An educational talk
There's a place for you at #SOA26
Deadline: 23 Jan 2026
For more: bit.ly/SOA26Abstract
#IntensiveCare
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✨In her guest editorial, Karin Gerber reflects on “Marking 40 Years of the BACCN Conference: A Tradition of Excellence.”
A look back at four decades of learning, innovation, and community in critical care nursing.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
#BACCN40 #CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social
A look back at four decades of learning, innovation, and community in critical care nursing.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
#BACCN40 #CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
✨In her guest editorial, Karin Gerber reflects on “Marking 40 Years of the BACCN Conference: A Tradition of Excellence.”
A look back at four decades of learning, innovation, and community in critical care nursing.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
#BACCN40 #CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social
A look back at four decades of learning, innovation, and community in critical care nursing.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
#BACCN40 #CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social
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Alongside more than 70 health and care organisations, we have written to the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting asking the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to meaningfully engage with the health sector on the development of the 10-Year Workforce Plan for the #NHS.
September 9, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Alongside more than 70 health and care organisations, we have written to the Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting asking the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England to meaningfully engage with the health sector on the development of the 10-Year Workforce Plan for the #NHS.
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Our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day is nearly here so don't miss the chance to refresh your surgery knowledge!
Alan Timmins, Critical Care Pharmacist will discuss fluid shifts and pharmacology in an exploration of dosing surgical patients.
Book for 25th September!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
Alan Timmins, Critical Care Pharmacist will discuss fluid shifts and pharmacology in an exploration of dosing surgical patients.
Book for 25th September!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
September 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day is nearly here so don't miss the chance to refresh your surgery knowledge!
Alan Timmins, Critical Care Pharmacist will discuss fluid shifts and pharmacology in an exploration of dosing surgical patients.
Book for 25th September!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
Alan Timmins, Critical Care Pharmacist will discuss fluid shifts and pharmacology in an exploration of dosing surgical patients.
Book for 25th September!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
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NHS league tables are back. But are they really the right tool to drive improvement, or a blunt instrument that risks misleading the public and demoralising staff?
#HealthOnTheLine
#HealthOnTheLine
September 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
NHS league tables are back. But are they really the right tool to drive improvement, or a blunt instrument that risks misleading the public and demoralising staff?
#HealthOnTheLine
#HealthOnTheLine
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Today marks the World Health Organisation's World Patient Safety Day. Safe nurse staffing levels are key to ensuring all patients, from babies through to older adults, receive the care they deserve.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4poQbvx
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4poQbvx
September 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today marks the World Health Organisation's World Patient Safety Day. Safe nurse staffing levels are key to ensuring all patients, from babies through to older adults, receive the care they deserve.
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4poQbvx
Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4poQbvx
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Join us as a Lay Trustee - we have two vacancies available for two independent Lay Trustees.
Apply before 13 October and help us advance the care and safety of critically ill patients.
Find out more below about what you will be doing in the role and how to apply.
bit.ly/laytrustee
Apply before 13 October and help us advance the care and safety of critically ill patients.
Find out more below about what you will be doing in the role and how to apply.
bit.ly/laytrustee
September 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Join us as a Lay Trustee - we have two vacancies available for two independent Lay Trustees.
Apply before 13 October and help us advance the care and safety of critically ill patients.
Find out more below about what you will be doing in the role and how to apply.
bit.ly/laytrustee
Apply before 13 October and help us advance the care and safety of critically ill patients.
Find out more below about what you will be doing in the role and how to apply.
bit.ly/laytrustee
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We want to support our members to engage with nursing research from the moment they begin their studies, right through their careers.
With the RCN Research Strategy that will become a reality - learn how: https://bit.ly/3I3Ken0
With the RCN Research Strategy that will become a reality - learn how: https://bit.ly/3I3Ken0
September 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
We want to support our members to engage with nursing research from the moment they begin their studies, right through their careers.
With the RCN Research Strategy that will become a reality - learn how: https://bit.ly/3I3Ken0
With the RCN Research Strategy that will become a reality - learn how: https://bit.ly/3I3Ken0
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Only 20 days to go! 💙
At #BACCN2025 we’re building on last year’s supportive vibe with new Health & Wellbeing initiatives:
🐾 Therapy dog
🧘 Reiki & mindfulness with Poppy
💬 Support from Dr Polly Fitch
🌿 Quiet room with keynote stream
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
www.baccn.org/conference/p...
At #BACCN2025 we’re building on last year’s supportive vibe with new Health & Wellbeing initiatives:
🐾 Therapy dog
🧘 Reiki & mindfulness with Poppy
💬 Support from Dr Polly Fitch
🌿 Quiet room with keynote stream
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
www.baccn.org/conference/p...
September 17, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Only 20 days to go! 💙
At #BACCN2025 we’re building on last year’s supportive vibe with new Health & Wellbeing initiatives:
🐾 Therapy dog
🧘 Reiki & mindfulness with Poppy
💬 Support from Dr Polly Fitch
🌿 Quiet room with keynote stream
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
www.baccn.org/conference/p...
At #BACCN2025 we’re building on last year’s supportive vibe with new Health & Wellbeing initiatives:
🐾 Therapy dog
🧘 Reiki & mindfulness with Poppy
💬 Support from Dr Polly Fitch
🌿 Quiet room with keynote stream
We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
www.baccn.org/conference/p...
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Nursing Workload and Patient Safety in the ICU
How much does nurse workload affect patient safety?
A retrospective cohort study from Brazil explored the impact of nursing workload during the COVID-19 pandemic on ICU outcomes.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
@baccnuk.bsky.social
How much does nurse workload affect patient safety?
A retrospective cohort study from Brazil explored the impact of nursing workload during the COVID-19 pandemic on ICU outcomes.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
@baccnuk.bsky.social
August 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Nursing Workload and Patient Safety in the ICU
How much does nurse workload affect patient safety?
A retrospective cohort study from Brazil explored the impact of nursing workload during the COVID-19 pandemic on ICU outcomes.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
@baccnuk.bsky.social
How much does nurse workload affect patient safety?
A retrospective cohort study from Brazil explored the impact of nursing workload during the COVID-19 pandemic on ICU outcomes.
👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...
@baccnuk.bsky.social
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Autumn is a busy time at the Intensive Care Society🍂
In our newsletter below, you can find out what we have planned for the months ahead.
Don't forget, members receive a discount to our study days and more - now is the time to sign up!
Find out more here👇
bit.ly/whatsonthisautumn
In our newsletter below, you can find out what we have planned for the months ahead.
Don't forget, members receive a discount to our study days and more - now is the time to sign up!
Find out more here👇
bit.ly/whatsonthisautumn
August 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Autumn is a busy time at the Intensive Care Society🍂
In our newsletter below, you can find out what we have planned for the months ahead.
Don't forget, members receive a discount to our study days and more - now is the time to sign up!
Find out more here👇
bit.ly/whatsonthisautumn
In our newsletter below, you can find out what we have planned for the months ahead.
Don't forget, members receive a discount to our study days and more - now is the time to sign up!
Find out more here👇
bit.ly/whatsonthisautumn
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Our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day is next month and we're excited to host experts sharing their surgical experience.
Chaired by Dr Sarah Burgess, you can book your place below for 25 September and the opportunity to expand your surgical specialty knowledge!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
Chaired by Dr Sarah Burgess, you can book your place below for 25 September and the opportunity to expand your surgical specialty knowledge!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
August 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day is next month and we're excited to host experts sharing their surgical experience.
Chaired by Dr Sarah Burgess, you can book your place below for 25 September and the opportunity to expand your surgical specialty knowledge!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
Chaired by Dr Sarah Burgess, you can book your place below for 25 September and the opportunity to expand your surgical specialty knowledge!
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
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Time to book onto our first Autumn study day - Surgery for the ICM.
Unlock your understanding of surgery and surgical complication with updates from experts in the field!
Book on below for 25 September.
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
Unlock your understanding of surgery and surgical complication with updates from experts in the field!
Book on below for 25 September.
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
August 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Time to book onto our first Autumn study day - Surgery for the ICM.
Unlock your understanding of surgery and surgical complication with updates from experts in the field!
Book on below for 25 September.
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
Unlock your understanding of surgery and surgical complication with updates from experts in the field!
Book on below for 25 September.
bit.ly/surgery4ICM
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New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 5:50 AM
New report out today!
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
A review of the quality of rehabilitation care after an ICU admission: ncepod.org.uk/2025icur.html @Davido744 @BACCNUK @ICS_updates
@theRCOT @thecsp @BDA_Dietitians @rcgp
@RCSLT @FICMNews
@ICUsteps @UKCCNA
@RCoANews @GeriSoc @hqip.bsky.social
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Victor Adebowale, the chair of the NHS Confederation, slams the 'black service' his dying mum received from the NHS: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Senior health figure accuses NHS of racism over care given to dying mother
Victor Adebowale says failure to detect his mother’s cancer was example of ‘black service, not NHS service’
www.theguardian.com
June 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Victor Adebowale, the chair of the NHS Confederation, slams the 'black service' his dying mum received from the NHS: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Our Caring Without Compromise webinars are designed to offer you a comprehensive set of tools while providing care in challenging and overcrowded environments, such as hospital corridors, waiting areas and makeshift spaces.
Join our next webinar on 24 June ⬇️
Join our next webinar on 24 June ⬇️
Caring Without Compromise webinars | Royal College of Nursing
Caring without Compromise is an RCN leadership programme available to all nurses and nursing support staff.
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June 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our Caring Without Compromise webinars are designed to offer you a comprehensive set of tools while providing care in challenging and overcrowded environments, such as hospital corridors, waiting areas and makeshift spaces.
Join our next webinar on 24 June ⬇️
Join our next webinar on 24 June ⬇️
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Unpaid carers provide support that is equivalent to 4 million paid care workers. But are these carers getting the support needed to care for their loved ones and themselves? This #CarersWeek we look back at our report into caring in a complex world. buff.ly/YklhOCa
Caring In A Complex World: Perspectives From Unpaid Carers | The King's Fund
Unpaid carers provide significant levels of support to family or friends, we undertook research to understand the current picture of local support available for unpaid carers in England
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June 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Unpaid carers provide support that is equivalent to 4 million paid care workers. But are these carers getting the support needed to care for their loved ones and themselves? This #CarersWeek we look back at our report into caring in a complex world. buff.ly/YklhOCa
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The Intensive Care Society welcomes the important report published by the Palliative Care Commission - we believe there is significant potential to improve how palliative care is delivered within intensive care settings.
Read our full statement below👇
bit.ly/pallcarecomm...
Read our full statement below👇
bit.ly/pallcarecomm...
June 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The Intensive Care Society welcomes the important report published by the Palliative Care Commission - we believe there is significant potential to improve how palliative care is delivered within intensive care settings.
Read our full statement below👇
bit.ly/pallcarecomm...
Read our full statement below👇
bit.ly/pallcarecomm...
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Today's Paper of the Day is:
Interhospital Transfer of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2025
Interhospital Transfer of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2025
June 17, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Today's Paper of the Day is:
Interhospital Transfer of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2025
Interhospital Transfer of Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism
https://criticalcarereviews.com/latest-evidence/paper-of-the-day
Join us to read 1 paper per day and stay up-to-date as we cover the spectrum of critical care across 2025
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@david-mcwilliams.bsky.social @rehablegendlou.bsky.social @christinaj1956.bsky.social @theacprc.bsky.social @cc-sn.bsky.social
I am currently recruiting for ICU survivors to participate in focus groups for my study below - please share with your networks!
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June 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
💙 @ics-updates.bsky.social Celebrating #ICUWeek2025! 💙 Meet some of our senior nursing team from North West London ACC Network—together, they bring an astounding 264 years of experience in ICU!
June 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
💙 @ics-updates.bsky.social Celebrating #ICUWeek2025! 💙 Meet some of our senior nursing team from North West London ACC Network—together, they bring an astounding 264 years of experience in ICU!
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🎉 It’s #ICUWeek2025!
We’re celebrating YOU, the teams that power intensive care every day.
Order your FREE celebration pack now ➡️https://bit.ly/ICUWeek2025
📸 Share your team’s photos & tag #ICUWeek2025 – we’ll feature the best at #SOA25!
We’re celebrating YOU, the teams that power intensive care every day.
Order your FREE celebration pack now ➡️https://bit.ly/ICUWeek2025
📸 Share your team’s photos & tag #ICUWeek2025 – we’ll feature the best at #SOA25!
June 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🎉 It’s #ICUWeek2025!
We’re celebrating YOU, the teams that power intensive care every day.
Order your FREE celebration pack now ➡️https://bit.ly/ICUWeek2025
📸 Share your team’s photos & tag #ICUWeek2025 – we’ll feature the best at #SOA25!
We’re celebrating YOU, the teams that power intensive care every day.
Order your FREE celebration pack now ➡️https://bit.ly/ICUWeek2025
📸 Share your team’s photos & tag #ICUWeek2025 – we’ll feature the best at #SOA25!
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Are you a physio or exercise professional working in stroke or cardiac rehab in the UK? We’re running a short survey to understand how cardiorespiratory training is delivered after stroke/TIA. Certificates of participation offered. Take part here: ths.im/43gqyCI
May 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Are you a physio or exercise professional working in stroke or cardiac rehab in the UK? We’re running a short survey to understand how cardiorespiratory training is delivered after stroke/TIA. Certificates of participation offered. Take part here: ths.im/43gqyCI
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Excellent programme from @ics-updates.bsky.social for #SOA24 still time to buy your tickets.
May 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Excellent programme from @ics-updates.bsky.social for #SOA24 still time to buy your tickets.