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We are the oldest intensive care professional body and charity in the world. The home of the UK's #intensivecare community since 1970. ics.ac.uk

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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

26.02.2026 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

17.02.2026 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œI 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.

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

12.02.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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With the deadline to submit your abstracts for #SOA26 on 16 February, ICS Cast returns to demystify the process.

Host Jonny Wilkinson sits down with Dr Alicia Waite, SOA Abstracts Lead and Ema Swingwood, SOA Programme Director for insight on submitting an abstract.

Listen nowπŸ‘‡

bit.ly/ICS_Podcasts

10.02.2026 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Turning Rehab Recommendations into Reality study day is nearly here – check out highlights of the programmeπŸ‘‡

Book your spot now for Wednesday 11 February as we spend the day uncovering a future roadmap to rehabilitation for the entire multiprofessional team.

bit.ly/rehabstudyday

09.02.2026 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We recently launched our refreshed corporate strategy…

Have you taken a look yet?

Find out more about the four core principles that inform everything we do

bit.ly/strategyrefresh

06.02.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book today for our Beyond Survival: Turning NCEPOD Rehabilitation Recommendations into Reality study day on 11 February.

Join us as we bring front-line, national and patient voices together to help shape the future of rehabilitation.

Grab your place belowπŸ‘‡

bit.ly/rehabstudyday

30.01.2026 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A failure of leadership. A failure of the system.

Our response to the #CovidInquiry Report finds a "toxic" culture led to a profound ignorance of how the #NHSFrontline functions. Clinical expertise was side-lined at the cost of 23,000 lives.

Read our full response: ow.ly/1yjB50Y5rsk
#IntensiveCare

29.01.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The new Guidelines for the Provision of Intensive Care Services (GPICS) are out today.

Working with @ficm.bsky.social, the new edition brings greater clarity, diversity, sustainability and the voices of patients and families to the benefit of those we serve.

Read in full: bit.ly/GPICSV3

28.01.2026 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new year and a new chance to listen to the best perspectives in intensive care!

ICS Cast is back and host Jonny Wilkinson is speaking to a fantastic panel of palliative care specialists on how to practice palliative care in ICU with compassion.

Listen to a new episode belowπŸ‘‡

bit.ly/ICS_Podcasts

23.01.2026 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We have refreshed our strategy… take a look!

We spent time last year talking to our members across all professions to understand where they want to see us going in the future.

Our newly refreshed strategy brings all those conversations to life.

Read our strategy:

bit.ly/strategyrefresh

20.01.2026 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#BrewMonday at the Intensive Care Society - it was great to chat with colleagues on everything from Traitors to our favourite Christmas gifts!

Thank you Samaritans for the chance to slow down, unwind and reconnect in a busy January - a vital check-in on our wellbeing as a team.

19.01.2026 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One year in, our CEO Katie Nurcombe reflects on what the Intensive Care Society means to her, what she has learnt and what the future holds for the Society.

Read her full reflections belowπŸ‘‡

bit.ly/oneyearinCEO

14.01.2026 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you renewed your ICS membership for 2026 yet?

Joining us brings you a range of benefits and makes you part of a multi-disciplinary professional community that supports you and champions intensive care as a specialty.

Renew today: ow.ly/Q6k450XT2XW

07.01.2026 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy New Year from ICS! πŸ₯‚

2025 has been a year of remarkable progress, reflected across a handful of our highlights...

We look forward to another year of advocacy, quality education, and ground-breaking research. And hopefully see you at #SOA26!

#NewYear2026 #IntensiveCare #HNY

31.12.2025 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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SOA26 early bird tickets are here!
πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/SOACongress

Join us to celebrate 25 years of intensive care learning, innovation and collaboration.

Set to be a landmark year with opening keynote, Dr Kevin Fong, and Presidents of ICS, @ficm.bsky.social & @esicm.bsky.social.

#SOA26 #ICU #CriticalCare

08.12.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A study day not to be missed!

πŸ“… 4 December
πŸ•› 9am - 4.30pm

A glimpse into the key sessions, from a full programme, designed to improve multidisciplinary coordination across critical care: burns, plastic and dermatological emergencies.

For more info, and to book: bit.ly/BPD_Dec25

#CriticalCare

01.12.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join the launch webinar on the annual report on bloodstream infections in critical care in England on 1 December 2025, 13:00 to 14:30.

Explore the key trends highlighted in the report with speakers from across critical care, microbiology, and infection prevention backgrounds.

Register below!

27.11.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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H3N2: Rapid clinical update and implications for this Winter Preparing intensive care for Winter 2025.

@ics-updates.bsky.social is running a webinar on H3N2 this Thursday ics.ac.uk/learning/eve...

24.11.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️ The #H3N2 influenza virus poses a significant concern this winter.

Join us for a free, rapid-review webinar designed to provide knowledge to manage patients effectively, ensure staff safety, and apply learnings from COVID-19.

πŸ—“οΈ Thurs 27 Nov, 6PM
πŸ“ bit.ly/H3N2Webinar

#PublicHealth #HealthWebinar

25.11.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Stay tuned for more episodes from SOA25 in the coming weeks, followed by new releases from the intensive care world to inspire, educate, and spark conversation.

20.11.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new podcast, ICS Cast, is here!

Join host Jonny Wilkinson as he discusses faith, ethics and end of life care in ICU with Imam Yunus Dudhwala, Head of Chaplaincy at Barts Health NHS Trust.

Hear from Jonny himself about our new series and subscribe to our podcast belowπŸ‘‡

bit.ly/ICS_Podcasts

20.11.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We can’t wait for you to join the conversation as we deepen your knowledge with experts from all over the world of intensive care.

What are you hoping to hear about on our podcast?

Let us know in the comments!

19.11.2025 10:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Intensive Care Society podcast is back!

ICSCast will showcase a wide variety of content of interest to our intensive care community.

Stay tuned later this week for a brand-new episode launching with a series of fascinating chats from this year’s SOA, the UK’s largest critical care event.

19.11.2025 10:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Less than 24hrs left! πŸ•°οΈ

Join us online for an expert-led session exploring current evidence in managing gastrointestinal & hepatic dysfunction in ICU.

Don't miss the packed out programme delivered by expert speakers!

Book now: bit.ly/GILiver

#IntensiveCare #MedicalEducation #CriticalCare

11.11.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live from Munich!

Diving into a rich programme at ESICM #Lives2025 🌍

So much to learn, so many people to connect with!

Proud to be representing our members and taking part in a truly global intensive care conversation. πŸ’™

#ESICM #ESICMCongress #IntensiveCare #Munich @esicm.bsky.social

27.10.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A joint call for action on sepsis from the ICS and BIA urges a simple but vital change in antibiotic administration to save lives.

Continuous infusions can reduce sepsis deaths in critical care. More on this update in the full statement: bit.ly/StatementSepsis

#IntensiveCare #SepsisAwareness

22.10.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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SOA26 abstracts are open! πŸ“£

Abstracts are at the heart of our State of the Art Congress, so if you're presenting:

β€’ New research
β€’ Quality improvement
β€’ Early career work
β€’ An educational talk

There's a place for you at #SOA26

Deadline: 23 Jan 2026

For more: bit.ly/SOA26Abstract

#IntensiveCare

09.10.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Sunday some incredible people are running 13.1 miles through London's Royal Parks for the ICS! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸŒ³

✨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

07.10.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

03.10.2025 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0