British Association for Immediate Care

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01/09/2026

🚑 Speaker Reveal: John Carrie ( )

We're delighted to welcome John Carrie to The Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2026.

John will be presenting "Not Every Tension is in the Chest: A Paediatric Resus", an insightful paediatric case study designed to help clinicians build confidence and develop their approach to managing critically unwell children in the pre-hospital setting.

John is a Critical Care Paramedic with the and , as well as Secretary of BASICS North West. He brings a wealth of operational and clinical experience, having previously served with one of the UK's busiest Mountain Rescue Teams and as an Army Reservist, completing two tours of Afghanistan.

This promises to be a fascinating and highly practical session for anyone involved in pre-hospital emergency care.

📅 8-9 October 2026
📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire

🎟️ Book your place today: https://basics.org.uk/conference/

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01/09/2026

🚑 Workshop Preview: Paediatric Skills with

We're delighted to reveal another workshop for The Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2026, delivered by our sponsors Zoll Medical and led by Anneke Gyles.

Anneke is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Birmingham Children's Hospital and currently works on the regional Paediatric and Neonatal Critical Care Retrieval Team. With a background in paediatric critical care and as a volunteer with the West Midlands CARE Team, Anneke brings a wealth of expertise in caring for critically ill and injured children.

This practical workshop is designed to help clinicians build confidence, develop key skills, and enhance their approach to managing paediatric patients in the pre-hospital environment.

📅 8-9 October 2026
📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire

Secure your place today: https://basics.org.uk/conference/

26/08/2026

🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Steve Rowe

We're excited to announce that Dr Steve Rowe will be joining us at The Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2026.

Steve is a HEMS Consultant with , a Consultant Anaesthetist at Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, and a volunteer with . He'll be taking us through a compelling major incident case study, sharing valuable lessons and insights from the front line of emergency care.

We're looking forward to welcoming Steve to Hinckley this October.

📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Leicestershire
📅 8-9 October 2026
🔗 Book your place: https://basics.org.uk/conference/

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26/08/2026

📢 Workshop Preview: DipIMC Revision Skills with James Whittaker

Join us at The Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2026 for an insightful workshop led by James Whittaker, HART Critical Care Paramedic at and Clinical Instructor with .

Having successfully achieved the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (DipIMC) at last year, James brings first-hand experience and practical revision strategies to help candidates prepare with confidence. Alongside his clinical roles, he also serves as a Royal Marines Reservist.

If you're considering the DipIMC or looking to revise your PHEM skills, this is a session not to miss.
✅ Book your place today: https://basics.org.uk/conference/
📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire
📅 8-9 October 2026

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Advance your pre-hospital care skills with the Immediate Care Course (ICC).This intensive 5-day multidisciplinary course...
25/08/2026

Advance your pre-hospital care skills with the Immediate Care Course (ICC).

This intensive 5-day multidisciplinary course, running 19-23 October 2026 at Wethersfield Fire and Rescue Training Centre, Essex, is designed for registered healthcare professionals providing, or aspiring to provide, advanced pre-hospital care.

Aligned to Skills for Health Level 7 (Advanced Practice), the course develops clinical, leadership and decision-making skills through realistic medical, trauma and major incident scenarios.

Participants will:
• Work within multidisciplinary emergency care teams
• Explore human factors and leadership in operational environments
• Manage patients across all age groups (including infant and paediatric) and presentations
• Take part in complex scenarios alongside Fire and Rescue crews, including road traffic collisions
• Develop practical and non-technical skills essential for advanced pre-hospital practice

The course also provides excellent CPD for doctors interested in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM) and valuable preparation for the Diploma in Immediate Medical Care (DipIMC).

📍 Wethersfield Fire and Rescue Training Centre, Essex
📅 19-23 October 2026
🔗 Learn more and book your place: https://basics.org.uk/courses/immediate-care-course-icc/

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🚨 Upcoming courses – November & December 🚑Looking to develop your pre-hospital skills? Join us for practical, scenario-b...
21/08/2026

🚨 Upcoming courses – November & December 🚑

Looking to develop your pre-hospital skills? Join us for practical, scenario-based training delivered by experienced practitioners. Book your place today!

📅 PHEC: 16–18 Nov | Slade Park, Oxfordshire
👶 pPHEC: 19 Nov | Slade Park, Oxfordshire
🔄 PHEC Refresher: 7–8 Dec | Kelvedon Park, Essex
🚑 PHEC: 9–11 Dec | Kelvedon Park, Essex

⏰ Limited spaces available – don’t miss out!

🔗 basics.org.uk/courses

18/08/2026

🚨 Workshop Preview: Extrication Demonstration 🚨

Get ready for a hands-on, real-world demonstration at The Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2026 on Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October!

🚒 Extrication Demonstration with Paul Hamer, & Local Fire and Rescue Crews.

Come and watch UKRO and local Fire and Rescue crews demonstrate a range of extrication techniques in real time, using real vehicles and volunteer casualties, kindly provided by

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence and understanding when responding to road traffic collisions (RTCs), including how emergency services work together to determine the quickest and safest ways to access, extricate and treat patients.

Expect practical learning, realistic scenarios and plenty of insight into the challenges faced at RTCs. 🚗

📅 Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026
📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire
🎟️ Don’t miss out — book your conference ticket today: https://basics.org.uk/conference/

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18/08/2026

Speaker Preview: Surg Lt Cdr Laura Cottey 🚑

We’re delighted to announce our next speaker for The Pre-Hospital Care Conference 2026 — Surg Lt Cdr Laura Cottey, who will be delivering a session on Analgesia on Friday 9th October.

Laura is an Emergency Medicine doctor who recently completed a PhD exploring mitochondrial optimisation in trauma and haemorrhagic shock. Her research experience also includes leading a national collaborative study into recovery among Emergency Medicine physicians, as well as projects exploring emergency supplemental oxygen use in military patients and patient consent in pain research.

Alongside her clinical and academic work, Laura has a keen interest in medical leadership and management, holding an MSc in Leadership for Health Professionals.

We’re looking forward to hearing Laura share her expertise on analgesia — don’t miss out!
📅 Thursday 8th & Friday 9th October 2026
📍 Sketchley Grange Hotel, Hinckley, Leicestershire
🎟️ Book your conference ticket today: https://lnkd.in/dkXzRFwr

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We're delighted that our Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Course has successfully achieved Faculty of Pre-Hospital Car...
14/08/2026

We're delighted that our Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) Course has successfully achieved Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care (FPHC) endorsement for both course content and delivery for a further four years.

A fantastic recognition of the quality, expertise and dedication of our faculty, educational leads, office team and learners.

Learn more: https://basics.org.uk/courses/pre-hospital-emergency-care-phec-course/

🚢 We were delighted to deliver a bespoke pre-hospital care course for the medical staff on board Carnival Cruises this J...
07/08/2026

🚢 We were delighted to deliver a bespoke pre-hospital care course for the medical staff on board Carnival Cruises this June.

A huge thank you to Ryan Vietri and Alison Gigg for the opportunity to collaborate and help ensure everyone on board receives the best possible care. 🤝

The feedback from delegates was fantastic:

⭐ “Fantastic instructors… warm, friendly, approachable… and incredibly knowledgeable.”

⭐ “The course was probably my favourite one to date.”

⭐ “Feedback and the chance to reflect on scenarios… helped to consolidate learning.”

At BASICS, we design and deliver bespoke pre-hospital care training tailored to the needs of organisations operating in unique and challenging environments.

We’re proud to have worked with organisations including Carnival Cruises, JCB, Hinkley Point C and Open Doors, delivering practical, high-quality training that builds knowledge, skills and confidence.

📩 Looking for bespoke pre-hospital care training for your organisation?

Get in touch: [email protected]

💬 Read the full delegate feedback in the comments below.

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