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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 2d

This Sunday some incredible people are running 13.1 miles through London's Royal Parks for the ICS! 🏃‍♀️🌳

✨Join us in wishing them good luck ✨

Donations are still open - big or small, it all makes a huge difference: ow.ly/fo9o50X7KnN

#RoyalParksHalf #RPHM25 @royalparkshalf.bsky.social

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 5d

There is still an opportunity to join us as a Lay Trustee with two vacancies available on our board.

Apply before 13 October and join us in supporting those who care for the critically ill.

Find out below about the roles and their responsibilities and requirements.

bit.ly/laytrustee

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 16d

Book your spot for our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day while you can!

James Otto, Perioperative Medicine and Prehabilitation Lead will approach rehabilitation - getting patients ready for surgery.

Book below for 25 September👇

bit.ly/surgery4ICM

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 20d

Have you or a loved one recently received care in an ICU?

Your experience can help us shape research priorities for the next decade in our national Priority Setting Partnership project.

Make your voice heard and share the survey with your colleagues.

bit.ly/JLAPSP-ICU

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Sep 9

Read the full story on the HSJ👇

bit.ly/HSJworkforceplan

Ministers pressed for promised ‘independent workforce plan’

Government must deliver on its manifesto commitment to "regular, independent workforce planning" for health and social care, royal colleges and others warned Wes Streeting today.

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Sep 9

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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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Sep 3

Places are filling up for our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day!

Sorcha Kenny, Specialist Critical Care Dietitian will explore feeding the critically ill surgical patient - an important element of caring for the post-op patient.

Secure your spot for 25 September👇

bit.ly/surgery4ICM

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Sep 1

Take part in our consultation, in collaboration with ‪@jameslindalliance.bsky.social‬ and the National Institute for Health and Care Research, to help decide our priorities for the future of intensive care research.

We want to hear your insight!

bit.ly/JLAPSP-ICU

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day is coming up!

Join Jason Ali, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon in exploring the considerations, challenges and complications of cardiothoracic surgery.

Secure your place today to explore crucial elements of surgery.

bit.ly/surgery4ICM

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 26

First come, first served!

We have a few spots left to run for us this October in the Royal Parks Half Marathon.

Join our runners on a beautiful 13 mile half marathon through London's parks for intensive care.

Sign up before the end of the month to support our work👇

bit.ly/royalparks2025

Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 14

Become a member today to receive a discount on our fantastic study days.

Our varied education programme is for the entire multiprofessional team to expand your intensive care knowledge.

Join today - keep an eye out for information on our Autumn study days!

bit.ly/ICSMembers

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 4

Looking to refresh your understanding of the surgical environment and surgical patients?

Book onto our Surgery in Intensive Care Medicine study day on 25 September - an online study day keeping you on top of the latest in the specialty.

bit.ly/surgery4ICM

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 1

Endorsed by Marie Curie UK and UKCCNA and supported by College of Paramedics, the guidance is developed by a multi-professional team to facilitate transfers for patients who express a wish to die in their preferred place .

Read the full guidance below👇

bit.ly/transfertopreferredplace

Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Aug 1

Last week, we launched our guidance “The Decision Making and Transfer of Critically Ill Adults to Their Preferred Place of Death” – providing a framework for healthcare teams navigating one of the most important decisions in end-of-life care.

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join the Intensive Care Society and you will get access to our learning portal with a wealth of content relevant to your career path.

Develop your skillset and expand your knowledge with the Society - join our intensive care community today.

bit.ly/ICS_JoinUs

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Jul 24

Endorsed by @mariecurieuk.bsky.social and UKCCNA and supported by the @paramedicsuk.bsky.social, the guidance is developed by a multi-professional team to offer practical tools for clinical consideration.

Read the full guidance below👇

bit.ly/transfertopreferredplace

The decision making and transfer of critically ill adults to their preferred place of death

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Jul 24

We are pleased to share new guidance on “The Decision Making and Transfer of Critically Ill Adults to Their Preferred Place of Death” – providing a framework to help healthcare teams navigate one of the most sensitive and important decisions in end-of-life care.

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Jul 24

Join the Intensive Care Society today for 50% discount on our FUSIC accreditation pathways – the UK’s leading training and accreditation pathway for critical care ultrasound.

Explore becoming a mentor, supervisor or trainer below

bit.ly/icsfusic

Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Jul 7

🎧 Got the #SOA25 blues?

We’ve got just the thing…

@nottheflyhalf.bsky.social takes us behind the scenes of our brilliant ICS Cast recordings – filmed live in our buzzing podcast booth during the #SOA25 congress!

These episodes will be dropping over the next few weeks.

Watch this space!🎙️

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Intensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · Jul 3

It’s the final day of #SOA25 – and what an incredible few days it’s been! 💙

Thank you to all our speakers, delegates, and exhibitors for bringing such passion, insight and energy to this year’s Congress.

We’ll see you back in Birmingham from 30 June – 2 July 2026 for #SOA26, save the date! 📅

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