Simon Hayward

Physiotherapist | Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) committee AHP rep | FUSIC, FAMUS & CACTUS Lung mentor | Physiotherapy Lung Ultrasound (+PLUS)

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

Over 300 physiotherapists in the United Kingdom have now achieved accreditation in Lung Ultrasound.

Well done everyone.

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

1 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor
n = 93
Congratulations go to @JennieBalls on becoming a lung ultrasound trainer/mentor.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

5 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK & ROI
n = 308
Congratulations to Kelly Tang, Eve Wilkinson, Catherine Caley, Anne-Marie Moloney and Orla Brady on completing their Lung US.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

New LUS publication: https://t.co/9qiUgoAsHW

Hayward S, McWilliams D, Kendrick C, Porter E. Exploring the training, implementation, and utilisation experiences of lung ultrasound accredited physiotherapists in the United Kingdom: A national survey. J Intensive Care Soc. (2026).

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

Over 300 physiotherapists in the United Kingdom have now achieved accreditation in Lung Ultrasound.

Well done everyone.

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

14 new LUS Physios
n = 303
Congratulations Louise East, Esther Terrell, Ellie Swift, Gemma Woyda, Helen Sanger, Hannah Roberts, Alice Welch, Graeme Stygall, Natalie Sherborne, Jenny Powner, Tom Curtis, Megan Long, Jack Gale & Maddy White.

@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @TheACPRC

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

7 new Lung US Physio trainers/mentors
n = 92
Congratulations go to Hannah Boynes, Nicki Barker, Michelle Bray, Hannah Sydenham, Siobhan Wilde, David Prigg & Sarah Greenslade.

@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

@TimHutchinsonPT @JenFernandes2 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS Nearly there!

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

4 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 279
Congratulations to Chris McGrath, Elizabeth Murray, Melanie Lincoln and @JenFernandes2 on completing their Lung US.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

4 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor
n = 80
Congratulations go to @fid2112 (Robin Wilcox), Claire Randall, Chris Davies and Nader Farhead on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[WINFOCUS WORLD @WINFOCUS]

We’re excited to start introducing the voices leading this year’s WINFOCUS World Congress! Session 2: Advanced POCUS in Critical care medicine will take place on December 5th, from 16:00h to 17:30h CST.

🎟️ Only 1 month left until the event! Get your ticket now before it’s too late!
https://t.co/ClbnpPiNFJ

#POCUS #FOAMed, #MedEd #EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare #GlobalHealth #CostaRica #MedicinaLATAM

@WINFOCUSTUJ @francescorradi @ViaWINFOCUS @sonophysio @iceman_ex @burcuazap @alemoyaal @maico159 @mumara04 @WinfocusCRm@WINFOCUSTUJ

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

n = 76
Congratulations go to @sophielharding and Sean Harrison on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.

@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

6 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 275
Congratulations to Henry Morris, Georgia Betts, Ian Benson, @aidomc1, Rebecca Redmond and Charlotte Hancox on completing their Lung US.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Presuna @PresunaHealth]

New open-access publication out!

ULTRA-Metrics: Delphi-Derived Framework for Assessing Ultrasound Competency

DOI: https://t.co/EfoK2Yxvdk

A framework that measures experience, skills, and autonomy for any ultrasound user and application.

More Info: https://t.co/KQMNoxQhXk

Thanks to everyone involved in this:
@GoffiAlberto, Ean Tsou, Emanuele Pivetta, @i_c_sound, Jessica Solis-McCarthy, Mark Foster, Chris Gelabert, Mike Smith, @colinrbell, @ClarkeWhalen, @Hannah_ICFP, @JaneveDesy, @sonophysio, Hayley Israel, [Anonymous], @ICUltrasonica, @avkwong, @TanpingWong, @casualtysrus, Emma Chung

[WINFOCUS WORLD @WINFOCUS]

POCUS AI Symposium | A sneak peek of Session 1: Bridging the Knowledge Gap: AI Fundamentals and Training Solutions for POCUS.

⏰ 14:45 – 15:05: “Unpacking AI: Essential Concepts for POCUS Practitioners”
⏰15:05 – 15:30: “Addressing the #1 Barrier: Innovative Approaches to AI-POCUS Training and Education”

#POCUS #Ultrasound #MedEd #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine #InnovationInHealthcare #Symposium2025

@WINFOCUSTUJ @francescorradi @ViaWINFOCUS @sonophysio @iceman_ex @burcuazap @GoffiAlberto

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

@easypocus @AaronHalesPT @adamharriman113 @kirstinc86 @ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS @sophielharding I will add @sophielharding to next months list. Congratulations Sophie.

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

9 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 265
Congratulations Mildred Castillo, @lisajwelsh, Laura Carmichael, @HayleyScarth, Emily Shorrock, @LouiseCoase, Shelley Holmes, Gillian Bax & @JoHardy10601599
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

3 new Lung US Physio trainer/mentor
n = 74
Congratulations go to @JamesThwaites3 , @ellis_porter and @LisaMarieTaylo2 on becoming lung ultrasound trainers/mentors.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Simon Hayward @sonophysio]

4 new Lung US accredited Physios in the UK
n = 269
Congratulations to @ZoeDoran5, @dddim, @JamesSidderley and @emma21bowen on completing their Lung US.
@ICS_updates @POCUS_CACTUS @ESICM @FAMUSultrasound @TheACPRC @WINFOCUS

[Jane Lockstone @jane_lockstone]

Quick update on how our physio lung 🫁 ultrasound service is going.
#POCUS #physio @georgentou1

https://t.co/xDRto2NzTi