Critical Care Network Lead Nurse | co-chair @CC_3N | @UKCCNA member | @ICS_updates N-PAG member | Leadership & Education for clinical excellence. Views my own.
Calling all ICU nurses. Did you take part in our 2020/1 Covid-19 wellbeing study? If so we would love to hear from you again, 5 years on, as we explore critical care nursing recovery
Email me [email protected]@BACCNUK@ICS_updates@CC_3N
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Over the past 30 years the number of hospital beds in England has halved & hospital beds are under even more intense pressure during winter.
Find out how the number and type of hospital beds has changed over time and how this compares to other countries: https://t.co/Bw5IH97HPY
🌍 New ICUOnePager on ICU Sustainability:
How can we reduce the massive carbon footprint of critical care?
A concise guide to reducing the carbon footprint of critical care: from MDIs, anesthetic gases to reusables, best practices, & smarter energy use.
https://t.co/X9tktGxgI9
NHS England has partnered with the RCN to bring all student nurses and nursing associates a new webinar series focused on inspiring conversations. The first is with @Duncan_CNO and takes place on 4 Nov 17:30-18:30. To register, visit: https://t.co/0kLLqIcgbg @teamCNO_
📢 Calling all #AlliedHealthProfessionals
Are you looking to lead/co-lead a programme of applied health research that can drive a transformative step-change in the way the health and care services can meet the needs of the UK public?
Apply now to our Programme Grants for Applied Research - Oct 25 #fundingopportunity ⬇️
🔗 https://t.co/UKT9Orb4Gb
#ResearchFunding #AHPs #AppliedResearch #AHPsDay2025 #AHPsDay
Most fluid problems aren’t “preload” problems – they’re impedance problems.
@icmteaching’s Part 3 shows how venous return and the heart move together, and why the system equilibrates rather than being driven by one side alone.
🌍 Reducing the ICU’s Carbon Footprint
This Quality Improvement Report highlights how routine laboratory testing contributes to ICU emissions, and how sustainability can start with simple awareness.
📖 https://t.co/C2Pqng4K5k
#CriticalCare#ICUNursing#GreenICU
My heartfelt thanks to MPs who stayed beyond midnight to discuss Baby Loss Awareness Week and, most of all, the families who shared their stories with us - including colleagues.
I wish words could do you justice, but I know that it will be actions that count.
Today is Allied Health Professionals Day!
There are 15 AHP roles across a range of sectors from emergency response and diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Thank you to all our AHPs for the crucial role you play in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients 💙
Are you attending the BACCN Conference in Blackpool today?
Make sure you head to the Membership Lounge to explore the wonderful BACCN timeline documenting the past of 40 years of BACCN!
#BACCNConf2025#CriticalCare#NursingConference
Kicking off #BACCN2025 with great conversations, smiles, and a special guest 🐾 Angus the therapy dog! 💙
Visit the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care at the BACCN stand to say hello and learn more about publishing with us.
#NICCJournal#CriticalCareNursing#NurseCommunity
🎉 Off to Blackpool for the @BACCNconference tomorrow where critical care meets critical sparkle! 🩺✨
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
And yes, I’ll I’m watching Strictly 💃🕺 #BACCN2025
The deadline for the survey that will inform the professional strategy for nursing and midwifery in England has been extended to 13 October.
If you’re a registered nurse, midwife, nursing associate or student, there is still time to share your views. ➡️ https://t.co/yOXkiVwN0J
A thought provoking paper from @MaryDixonWoods
"....'bad apples’- individuals who repeatedly display incompetent or grossly unprofessional behaviour - clearly exist..." https://t.co/2X5TUNjFAF
If you’re a healthcare worker, you could catch and spread flu to vulnerable patients.
Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter.
Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.
The @icurehab literature list is updated again!
More than 4,000 titles about early mobilisation, rehabilitation, patient outcome, family integration, and much more!
All summarised in one word file. For free. For you.
Thanks to @DrDaleNeedham
https://t.co/x5n3eplltQ