Thank you to the Network team, and all the speakers for a great day. Lots of learning, networking and reflections. The patient and relative presentations were very powerful; remind us why we do what we do, but with messages for improvements too
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And rounding off the day, Lisa Relton from the Wessex Maternal Medicine Network presenting on the care for the pregnant or newly delivered patient in the ICU setting. Thank you to all the delegates who attended today!! #tvwacc25
Was wonderful to have a former ICU patient and a relative of a patient share their experiences with us. Amazing session for many ICU staff who don't get an opportunity to see patients and relatives once they leave ICU. Thank you Karen and Patti!! #tvwacc25
Rachel and @zoevanwilligen.bsky.social presenting on the wonderful work they have done with ICUSteps active! #tvwacc25
Really grateful to have @david-mcwilliams.bsky.social present the findings and recommendations from the NCEPOD review of rehab after critical illness today, and what we can do to support this. #tvwacc25
Two critical care pharmacy legends debating! @markborthwick.bsky.social @cathymac40.bsky.social #tvwacc25
Amazing turnout for our Network conference today! Our wonderful analyst Roxy, is kicking off the day, presenting the findings from our nurse retention survey #tvwacc25
Last few tickets remaining for our network conference, with some wonderful speakers lined up! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thames-val... @markborthwick.bsky.social @cathymac40.bsky.social @zoevanwilligen.bsky.social @david-mcwilliams.bsky.social Plus more!!
The August TVW Adult Critical Care Network Newsletter has been published! Read it now to find out about all the latest news and updates both internal and external to our network. Read it here: mailchi.mp/5e1305dd0ba6/tvw-acc-aug-12884103 Subscribe here: eepurl.com/duPeBb #criticalcare
💡 It is Intensive Care Week Did you know ICU pharmacists play a vital role in medication safety and decision-making in critical care? This week, we celebrate every member of the multidisciplinary team. #ICUWeek2025 @UKCPACritCare @ICS_Updates buff.ly/c5SPACe
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Get ready for Intensive Care Week 2025!
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🎉Intensive Care Week 2025 is next week! Our team’s packing your FREE celebration packs, have you ordered yours? 📸 Show us your team in action! Tag #ICUWeek2025 or email us: communicationsteam@ics.ac.uk Best photos will feature at our #SOA25 stand! 👉 Order your pack now: bit.ly/ICUWeek2025
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It's been nearly six months since the start of the ERACC programme grant led by Sarah Vollam and Prof Peter Watkinson. This is by far the largest programme of research I've ever been involved ...
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The May TVW Adult Critical Care Network Newsletter has been published! Read it now to find out about all the latest news and updates both internal and external to our network. Read it here: mailchi.mp/1f58a189296c/tvw-acc-may-2025 Subscribe here: eepurl.com/duPeBb #criticalcare
The Society and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) are updating the Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS). The consultation period for Version 3 is now open and we would value your feedback on the proposed changes. Read more and take part below👇 bit.ly/GPICSv3
Happy Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Day! Thank you to all our ODPs for the crucial but often hidden role you play in keeping patients safe in theatre 💙 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the ODP profession and the theme ODPs: Committed to Care - Committed to Safety”. #ODPDay
Happy #InternationalNursesDay to all the brilliant Nurses out there - particularly those working in Critical Care 😉 A huge thank you for all that you do, for your patients and their families! #IND2025 #NursesDay
Happy #InternationalNursesDay! At #RCN25, in your workplace, online – share how you’re marking the contribution you make. 🔗 www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday
🌍✨ Happy International Nurses Day! ✨🌍 Today, we honour the heart, strength, and dedication of nurses around the world. 💙 Whether at the bedside, in research, education, or leadership, nurses make a difference every single day. #InternationalNursesDay #NursesDay #ThankYou
Happy #InternationalNursesDay! At #RCN25, in your workplace, online – share how you’re marking the contribution you make. 🔗 www.rcn.org.uk/nursesday
#SOA25 is here to showcase the best intensive care has to offer! Tailor your SOA experience with our amazing programme - 3 full days of collaborative learning with over 70 speakers. Check out our lineup and book your ticket below👇 bit.ly/SOA25
🐶 Meet Molly, our incredible Pet Therapy dog who is spreading joy and comfort to both patients and staff in our Intensive Care Unit! Hear from Isobel, who talks about Molly's journey and how they are making a difference to patients and staff here at the Trust.
Caring for patients after attempted suicide presents unique clinical and emotional challenges for intensive care teams. Book onto a day of learning with our Suicide and Attempted Suicide - Recognition, Response, and Recovery study day on 25 April. bit.ly/suicidecriticalcare
The protocol for our PHOENIX trial has been published today, evaluating the feasibility of optimised nutrition and enhanced Physiotherapy for survivors of critical illness #ICURehab bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/3...
Physiotherapy and Optimised Enteral Nutrition In the post-acute phase of critical illness (PHOENIX): protocol for a mixed methods feasibility randomised controlled trial
Introduction Each year in the UK, 140 000 patients are discharged from intensive care units (ICUs) to general hospital wards, almost all with complex rehabilitation needs. 84% of patients still requir...
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Take a peek inside our brand-new BEACH Building at RBH! 🏢 In this video, Isabel Smith, our Medical Director for Strategy and Transformation, gives us a tour of the building's key features. Learn more about the changes happening across our hospitals at www.uhd.nhs.uk/future. #TransformationTuesday
Our Leadership programme kicked off this week with the first days all about connection and leadership fundamentals! They gained insights from experienced leader Andy Breen and explored their service improvement projects with Stefan Scholtes - a powerful start to their journey!
#COVID5years Inside, urgent planning occurred Lightening nursing workload a key aim: -Simplify CD process -Prefilled syringes made in aseptics -Individual patient doses made nearby -COVID order sets simplify prescribing and administration timing Outside, it was beautiful
Thanks for all your great work @rehablegendlou.bsky.social I don't know if you saw it, but we've recently published guidance on Delirium ics.ac.uk/resource/gui...
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As we reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic, we honour those lost and recognise the intensive care community’s contribution. We must enhance the healthcare system’s response for future pandemics. Read our recommendations at bit.ly/icsfuturepandemics #DayOfReflection #IntensiveCare #Covid19
Do you have a project or piece of work that you want to share? 👉Then why not submit an abstract for #BACCNConf2025 Simply visit www.baccn.org/conference/a... and submit before the closing date 18 April (midnight) #safetycriticalprofession #criticalcarenursing