The Access Clinical Development Day will take place on Thursday 19th March 2026.
For further information and to register your place visit: www.baccn.org/events
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Today is the International Day of Awesomeness, so a fitting day to announce our continued partnership with the awesome LINET UK
LINET UK are returning to support #BACCNConf2026 as our Conference Partner, and we're thrilled to have them on board.
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Today’s BACCN online board meeting provided an opportunity to review progress, discuss key strategic initiatives, and priorities for 2026
The 2026 Encephalitis Conference will be taking place on 7th & 8th December 2026 in London.
View further information and register your place here: www.baccn.org/events
You are invited to a study day hosted by the Thames Valley and Wessex Region.
📅 20 March 2026
🕗 10AM-4PM
Cost: £10 for BACCN members/ £25 for non-members
Register now to secure your place:
baccn.org/regions/Thames_Valley_and_Wessex/thames-valley-and-wessex-region-events/
Abstract submissions for 2026 BACCN conference are open!
To help you submit with confidence we are sharing our top tips and common mistakes.
View further information on the BACCN website:
www.baccn.org/conference/abstracts/
Deadline: 18th April 2026
We are delighted to announce the first of our keynote speakers for #BACCNConf2026. Both Natalie and Cora bring a wealth of experience and expertise that we cannot wait for them to share with our delegates in Belfast.
Learn more about them and their sessions here: https://ow.ly/VrxN50YiUMG
The Royal London Trauma Study Day is an event for Intensive Care nurses interested in trauma care, and will take place on Friday 19th June 2026.
For further information and to register your place visit: www.baccn.org/events
You are invited to a study day hosted by the Thames Valley and Wessex Region.
All Hands on Deck: Uniting Emergency and Critical Care Nurses
📅 20 March 2026
🕗 10AM-4PM
Cost: £10 for BACCN members/ £25 for non-members
Register now:
https://ow.ly/7tkr50YckUt
Thanks to BD for hosting us!
Northern Region are hosting a series of online study days taking place during February 2026. The last of these is coming up on 25 Feb:
Career Conversations
📅 25 Feb 2026
🕗 8PM-9PM
Cost: FREE for all attendees
Register now to secure your place:
www.baccn.org/regions/Northern/northern-region-events
❤️ Caring with Heart: A Valentine’s Tribute to Nurses ❤️
💖 To all the nurses out there: Your care changes lives. Your kindness heals. Your heart makes a difference. 💖
Tag a nurse who inspires you! 👇✨
#HappyValentinesDay #NursesWithHeart #CompassionInCare #NursingLove #HealthcareHeroes #BACCN
Scotland Region will be hosting an online study day taking place in February 2026.
Critical Care Recovery
📅 17th February 2026
🕗 7:00PM-8:30PM
Cost: FREE for BACCN members/ £5 for non-members
Register now to secure your place:
www.baccn.org/regions/scotland/scotland-events
You are invited to support a study titled the International Critical Care, Emergency Nurse, and Critical Care Transport Nurse Intent to Stay Study.
Ethical approval secured.
🕗Deadline 28th February 2026
Please view further information here:
https://ow.ly/4CV250Ycy3l
Announcing registration is open for #BACCNConf2026 — our 2nd joint conference with IACCN
Bringing together critical care nurses and their voices to collaboratively shape the future of critical care
12-13 October 2026, ICC Belfast
www.baccn.org/conference/
#IACCN #CriticalCare #NursingConference
The British Association of Critical Care Nurses (BACCN) is currently reviewing its position statement on visiting practices across the UK, this was last reviewed pre-pandemic.
View further information here: baccn.org/mediacentre/news
It may be 2026, but one final wrap-up of #BACCNConf25 💙
📰 Supplementary Nursing in Critical Care issue (reflections + abstracts): https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14785153/2025/30/S1
💷 £1,096 donated to The Survivors Trust
➡️ On to 2026! https://www.baccn.org/conference/
Dr Stephanie Meddick-Dyson and her team at Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre (University of Hull ) are carrying out an NIHR funded study to understand how palliative care is provided in UK Intensive Care Units.
View further information here:
www.baccn.org/mediacentre/news/
The rescheduled Advancing Equity in Maternal Critical Care Conference is taking place on 19th February 2026 at Southwark Cathedral, London
Limited spaces are available to BACCN members
View further information and register your place here: www.baccn.org/events
You are invited to an online study day hosted by the Wales Region.
Knocked, Not Out: Supporting Recovery after a Head Injury.
📅 12th February 2026
🕗 09:30AM- 2:30PM
Cost: FREE for BACCN members/ £10 for non-members
Register now to secure your place:
baccn.org/regions/wales/wales-region-events/
BACCN extend their congratulations to Lynsey Russell on her recognition in the The King’s New Year Honours List.
Lynsey Russell, senior charge nurse in the Intensive Therapy Unit at Borders General Hospital, has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS.
More info: https://ow.ly/bPTp50XQWi1
The festive season is about gratitude & connection. We are embracing this through our #BACCNActsofKindness campaign.
This is your chance to nominate a friend or colleague who deserves to be recognised for their kindness.
To get involved visit:
www.baccn.org
2025 Conference Gallery is available now 🎉
Why not take a moment to relax with a cup of tea, and reflect on an incredible event ☕
baccn.org/conference/g...
✉️ Members have now received a survey, attendance certificates will be issued once complete!
#BACCNConf2025
It's Day 2 of BACCN 2025!
If you are attending the event in Blackpool, make sure you visit the membership lounge and take a photo with our conference selfie frame. 📸
We would be delighted if you could then share on your social media and don't forget to tag #BACCNConf2025
We’ve been taking part in the Rise and Mobilise Pre-Conference Challenge with our wonderful conference partner LINET, and this morning we braved the cold and took part in the Conference Fun Run & Walk along the Blackpool seafront!👟
#BACCNConf2025
The day we have been waiting for has finally arrived - BACCN 2025!
We are excited to welcome delegates to the Winter Gardens, Blackpool for two days of engaging sessions, expert perspectives, and meaningful discussions.
#BACCNConf2025
Preparations are underway for BACCN 2025!🎉
We are welcoming delegates to our welcome drinks reception, and excited to celebrate four decades of critical care nursing excellence over the next 2 days.
#BACCNConf2025 #CriticalCare #NursingConference
The countdown is nearly over… BACCN Conference 2025 is just around the corner!
🌅 Join us for the Conference Fun Run & Walk:
📍 Blackpool seafront (North Pier)
🗓️ Day 1: 7th October 7:00–8:00am
👟 40 minutes for 40 years. We will run, jog, walk, or move!
#BACCNConf2025
We’re just 5 days away from BACCN 2025! 🎉
We can't wait to see you there to celebrate four decades of critical care nursing excellence.
📅 7–8 October 2025
📍 Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Explore the social programme here:
baccn.org/conference/p...
#BACCNConf2025
We are delighted to highlight our sponsored sessions taking place during the BACCN conference.
LINET
Teleflex
Drager
Seating Matters
Ensure you are prepared for the conference and view the full programme here:
baccn.org/conference/p...
#BACCNConf2025
We are excited to present this year's renowned Keynote speakers who will be joining us next week at the BACCN Conference in Blackpool.
Discover the expertise and insights our speakers bring on our website:
www.baccn.org/conference/programme/meet-the-speakers
#BACCNConf2025
