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SOA26 early bird tickets are here!
👉 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
A study day not to be missed!
📅 4 December
🕛 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
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!
@ics-updates.bsky.social is running a webinar on H3N2 this Thursday ics.ac.uk/learning/eve...
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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.
🗓️ Thurs 27 Nov, 6PM
📍 bit.ly/H3N2Webinar
#PublicHealth #HealthWebinar
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 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Our 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 below👇
bit.ly/ICS_Podcasts
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!
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.
Less than 24hrs left! 🕰️
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
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. 💙
#ESICM #ESICMCongress #IntensiveCare #Munich @esicm.bsky.social
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Read the full story on the HSJ👇
bit.ly/HSJworkforceplan
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
