Our top ten Research Priorities for our James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership are now live. In collaboration with the National Institute for Health and Care Research and with our intensive care community, we have now defined the most important questions for intensive care research.

Day 1 of #SOA26 was a huge success! 🙌 With a packed agenda today, inc. highly anticipated: - Humanising the ICU - ANDROMEDA-SHOCK2 - JLA Research Priorities - Townsend: Legal Implications Missed yesterday? Catch it all online as well as the rest of Congress, with a virtual ticket: lnkd.in/eAJbVNxc

We are excited to meet everyone attending the ICS SOA Conference 2026 today at the ICC , Birmingham. Make sure you visit us on the BACCN stand, to discuss BACCN Membership and the important work we do for nursing in critical care. #SOA26 #BACCN #CriticalCareNursing #Membership #CriticalCare

🚀 SOA26 IS LIVE! Professor Kevin Fong takes to the stage to kick off the opening plenary - Critical Frontiers: What ICU teams can learn from space. Stay tuned for groundbreaking science and clinical updates over the next three days! #SOA26 #IntensiveCare #CriticalCare

We're off to a great start to #SOA26 with our pre-Congress workshops, focusing on our FUSIC® accreditations and leadership skills. Wonderful to see our delegates engaging with the hands-on work and in-depth discussions. #intensivecare #criticalcare #precongress #FUSIC #leadership

This thought-provoking session at #SOA26 will examine the legal, ethical and clinical lessons from the Townsend v Epsom case, offering insights for healthcare professionals navigating complex decision-making. ics.ac.uk/events/soa26...

We’re delighted to feature the MARCH trial, exploring the use of mucoactive therapies in acute respiratory failure. Join us for a physiology update, presentation of the MARCH trial findings and discussion on the implications for clinical practice. Check out our full programme: lnkd.in/eCfbuznr

There is still time to book on our Inside Intensive Care sessions taking place this week. Sign up today for one of our exclusive sessions on 2 and 3 June 👇 bit.ly/insideintensivecare26 Members go free, non-members pay £30 per session. Join us today!

🎬Take a look behind the scenes at #SOA26 Join us 30 June - 2 July for clinical updates, lively debates, hands-on masterclasses, and groundbreaking science. See what's waiting for you:🎥 ow.ly/MY9v50Z38oT #CriticalCare #ICU #MedEd #SOA26 #HealthcareInnovation #ICS #IntensiveCare

State of the Art Congress 2026 (SOA26)

Welcome to the Intensive Care Society's State of the Art Congress 2026 30 June - 2 July ICC, Birmingham, UK Or join us online Whether this will be your first Congress or a return visit, we are excit...

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Our new education series Inside Intensive Care is now live. Created by our professional advisory groups, these free sessions for members are also available to anyone at only £30 per session. Check out our two sessions coming up in June and book today: bit.ly/insideintensivecare

David Sapsford, Chair of our Pharmacy PAG, share his experiences of engaging pharmacy professionals up and down the country. Read his blog > tinyurl.com/yc5pu5wf Members can stand in our PAG elections in May. Join David to champion professionals working in critical care > ics.ac.uk/membership/e...

Can medical treatment ever be futile? In a new episode of Medical Law Matters, Rob Tobin speaks to Professor Hugh Montgomery OBE about looking at best interests, patient rights and autonomy, and more. Listen on: Apple: tinyurl.com/33tcwafz Spotify: tinyurl.com/52b98trz Amazon: tinyurl.com/mryv9s64

Every day working in critical care brings challenges that impact wellbeing – clinical challenges, but not only. How we work with others, manage and control our time, how valued we feel – all of it affects our sense of self. Take a look at our Thriving at Work hub👇 bit.ly/icsthrivingatwork

Today we are in Cambridge for our workshop to identify #researchpriorities as part of our priority-setting partnership with the @jameslindalliance.bsky.social. It is great to bring our community together and dig deeper in what matters most for intensive care research. Read more: tinyurl.com/4f26dc8r

We are delighted to announce the fifth edition of the Guidance on the Transfer of the Critically Ill Adult. Dr Scott Grier, one of the lead authors of the guidance, is here to run you through what this resource can do for your unit.

Join us for our study day on the acute Ischaemic Stroke Pathway next week! Exploring stroke mimics, neuromonitoring and AI application in MT identification, you will gain the advantage in critical decision making. Book now for an expert breakdown on the stroke pathway. bit.ly/acutestrokepathway

Fresh off our latest ICS Cast on Meningitis, Martin Beed and Peter Brindley share a primer for acute care practitioners on infectious meningitis in our Journal. This must read article offers guidance for medical teams to diagnose and rapidly treat meningitis. Read now👇 bit.ly/JICSmeningitis

Mile 9: Right outside our front door! Incredible to see our #LLHM2026 runners fly past the #ICS office at Breams Buildings last weekend - fuelling the future of critical care. We are so proud to have you on our team! 💙 Donations are still open: ow.ly/juCP50YKmIa #CriticalCare #IntensiveCare

Being there for your peers, to listen and support, can make a huge difference to your team. Our online, interactive training day on 24 April allows you to learn how to hold safe, supportive conversations at work, one to one or in small groups. Sign up today at bit.ly/peersupport26

It's your last chance to book onto our Innovating in Intensive Care Study Day! Get the expert support to harness the potential of your research idea with practical guidance and networking opportunities at the forefront of the day. Book below now while spots remain👇 bit.ly/researchstudyday26

Time is running out to secure your place at SOA26 at the lowest possible price - our Early Bird deadline is 13 April, 12pm. 🚨 Whether you’re coming for the world-class speakers, the hands-on masterclasses or the invaluable networking, you can secure your tickets now! 🔗 bit.ly/SOA26EarlyBird

Graham Brant and Michaela Jones, Chair and Vice Chair of our Nursing Professional Advisory Group share their passion for intensive care nursing. Stand in our May elections and help shape the future of intensive care practice! Read on to hear their story👇 bit.ly/nursingPAG

Only 18 days of Early Bird left! #SOA26 💡ICS members: Early Bird is additional to the reduced member rate, the best price on your tickets. ✨Non-members also save significantly by booking before the deadline! Secure your place: ow.ly/gsBW50YyuGk #IntensiveCare #CriticalCare #ICU #ICS #Congress

As part of #IWD we hosted a #WomenInLeadership webinar about hurdles women face, raising: - Breaking barriers - Thriving vs. surviving - Power of #mentorship - Inspiration is everywhere Read more below and tell us who your mentors are 👇

The full #SOA26 programme is now live! 🚨 Congress promises to deliver interactive sessions, hands-on masterclasses, lively debates & expert panels not to be missed. You’ll find meaningful networking opportunities and engagement with industry partners. Explore the full programme ow.ly/Ufu350YrQCg

Our Practical Approaches for Paediatric Emergencies study day is tomorrow and it’s not one to miss! Book your spot now to secure your ticket and join us tomorrow for real world guidance to deliver safe and effective care for the unwell child. bit.ly/paediatricemergencies

Today is your last chance to contribute to our Priority Setting Survey with JLA and NIHR. Help us build a representative picture of what matters most to those who work in or have received critical care. Prioritise the future of intensive care research today! bit.ly/JLA-PSP

The deadline is fast approaching for our Priority Setting Survey with JLA and NIHR Critical care professionals, will you share our poster in your unit? Find our poster below along with the survey - with your help, we can capture what is important in intensive care research today. bit.ly/JLA-PSP

The Spring edition of the Journal of the Intensive Care Society is here! This edition ranges from a deep dive on biomarkers for pneumonia to a Scottish perspective on echocardiography accreditation. Join us as a member today to receive exclusive access to our digital flipbook. bit.ly/springJICS26

This #NAW2026, our very own Rachel Oladunjoye, Finance at Membership Services Officer, shares the story of her apprenticeship journey with the Intensive Care Society. bit.ly/myapprenticeshipjourney

“I wanted to challenge myself and develop naturally in my role – the ICS let me do that”

Our Finance and Membership Officer Rachel Oladunjoye writes about her apprenticeship journey.

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