Reposted by Jon sackerZudin puthucheary @zudin.bsky.social · 24/11/2025@ics-updates.bsky.social is running a webinar on H3N2 this Thursday ics.ac.uk/learning/eve...ics.ac.ukH3N2: Rapid clinical update and implications for this WinterPreparing intensive care for Winter 2025. 012
Reposted by Jon sackerRory Cellan-Jones @rorycj.bsky.social · 27/10/2025Airline strands ex-BBC editor, citing Parkinson's www.bbc.com/news/article... Don’t travel with Turkish Airlines- they discriminate against people with Parkinson’sbbc.com'My sin was having Parkinson's': Presenter left strandedMark Mardell was left feeling 'humiliated' after he was told he could not board a flight. 7368125
Reposted by Jon sackerSara Gibbs @sararoseg.bsky.social · 02/10/2025You don’t actually have to both sides this. The Jewish community in the UK is not the Israeli government. You can just condemn the murder of two British Jews killed in their place of worship and you don’t have to say a single other thing. 63581910
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Want to venture beyond the programme? Join us on 30th June for our pre-congress workshops on FUSIC®, legal and ethical issues and leadership. Add onto your SOA25 ticket today - find out what is the best workshop for you below! bit.ly/preSOA25 021
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 13/05/2025It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year, we’re celebrating the strength of community. We stand with our colleagues across the country and across healthcare to keep mental health on the agenda. Join the conversation, and share your community using #ThisIsMyCommunity 051
Reposted by Jon sackerAoife Abbey 📟 🩺 ⚕️ @whistlingdixie.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Bringing together clinical, psychological and social aspects of caring for people following a suicide attempt - trauma, toxicology, postvention and more..... Live attendance and discussion recommended, but recordings accessible a for those who can't make the date 📟⚕️ 022
Reposted by Jon sackerAoife Abbey 📟 🩺 ⚕️ @whistlingdixie.bsky.social · 17/04/2025This recent Supreme Court judgment should be very concerning for the intensive care community. Read our statement from @ics-updates.bsky.social here 👇🏻 📟⚕️ bit.ly/supremecourt...bit.lyThe Intensive Care Society Expresses Concern Over Supreme Court Ruling on Naming Doctors Following Court of Protection Proceedings 3189
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Following the announcement of plans to abolish NHS England, our President, Shondipon Laha reaffirms our commitment to speak for our members, their patients and intensive care. 031
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 06/02/2025For all the ultrasoud ninjas out there in intensive care land The clock is ticking ⏰ 010
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 27/01/2025On #HolocaustMemorial it is more important than ever to #LightTheDarkness. Antisemitism, prejudice against refugees, disabled people, gypsies, those of different sexualities and people of many other faiths and none is on the rise. It is not enough to solely remember we must stand in allyship 010
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Want to advance as a leader in 2025? Apply for #LeaP4 before 10 January to explore your leadership potential and explore modules on authentic leadership, managing work and emotional intelligence. Learn more below and join our transformative programme👇 bit.ly/leaP4 076
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Apply for our LeaP4 programme today! Learn from senior NHS leaders to enhance your leadership qualities and explore multi-professional working. Places are limited so apply before 10 January to start your leadership journey👇 bit.ly/leaP4 032
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 15/11/2024From a purely selfish point of view, what will be a real game changer for this site will be when platforms such as Hootsuite add it so we can schedule post along with all the other channels we manage at workmedia.tenor.coma small brown poodle is looking at the camera with the word please written below itALT: a small brown poodle is looking at the camera with the word please written below it 341
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Abstract submissions for Cauldron are open! This year’s Cauldron is titled Mind the Gap: Combating Differential Attainment - submit now for #SOA25 Find the full submission guidance and how to apply below👇 bit.ly/cauldron25 023
Reposted by Jon sackerAoife Abbey 📟 🩺 ⚕️ @whistlingdixie.bsky.social · 11/11/2024Still time to register for @ics-updates.bsky.social webinar: Updates in medicine for Intensive Care - online - so accessibly internationally - 14/11/24 📟⚕️ ics.ac.uk/learning/eve...ics.ac.ukUpdates and Advances in Medicine for Intensive CareJoin us for an overview the latest updates and advances in the care of the general medical patient who may be referred or admitted to your Intensive Care Unit. 0107
Reposted by Jon sackerAoife Abbey 📟 🩺 ⚕️ @whistlingdixie.bsky.social · 11/11/2024Haematology in the ICU ….genuinely wish I wasn’t on-call for this one!! Still time to register with @ics-updates.bsky.social ics.ac.uk/learning/eve... 📟⚕️ics.ac.ukHaematology: Treating patients with blood disorders in ICUThis one-day event brings together a diverse group of experts to discuss crucial topics at the intersection of haematology and critical care. 02312
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 08/11/2024Abstract submissions for #SOA25 are now live in 5 incredible categories! - Cauldron - ePosters and Oral Presentations -Rising Star - Ultrasound Ninja - Critical Care Tales Look out for more information over the next week and learn more below! bit.ly/SOA25abstracts 043
Reposted by Jon sackerSegun Olusanya (He/Him) @drfreeze.bsky.social · 24/10/2024Amazing stuff coming out of the @ics-updates.bsky.social ECMO study day. Thank you to everyone who has participated. 153
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 10/10/2024The Society has presented recommendations to the Covid-19 Inquiry to improve the response of the healthcare system for future pandemics ics.ac.uk/resource/soc...ics.ac.ukSociety welcomes opportunity to present recommendations to improve the response of the healthcare system for future pandemicsThe Intensive Care Society welcomes the opportunity to present recommendations to improve the response of the healthcare system for future pandemics 052
Reposted by Jon sackerProf Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 26/09/2024Prof Kevin Fong giving the most devastating and moving testimony to the Covid Inquiry of visiting hospital intensive care units at the height of the second wave in late Dec 2020. The unimaginable scale of death, the trauma, the loss of hope. Please watch this 2min clip. youtu.be/FPCztlID3Q0youtu.beProfessor Kevin Fong testifying at the Covid Inquiry Module 3, Sept 2024YouTube video by Christina Pagel 61789464
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 24/09/2024We are delighted to congratulate three of our members on their election to @ESICM ✅Marlies Ostermann: President-Elect ✅Carole Boulanger: Secretary Elect ✅Julia Wendon: Congress Committee – Chairperson Elect We look forward to working with them in their new roles. 032
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 17/09/2024Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,742,479! Top 20‰ Does that give me bragging rights? 010
Reposted by Jon sackerFionna O’Leary @fascinatorfun.bsky.social · 12/09/2024National Trust Members: Time to use the Quick Vote Option to block the usual shenanigans from Farage/ Tufton St “Restore Trust” You will find your membership number on your card or on an email from the National Trust sent to you in the last week or so. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...nationaltrust.org.ukAnnual General MeetingYour Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at 10am on Saturday 2 November 2024 at the Civic Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne. 17259207
Reposted by Jon sackerSegun Olusanya (He/Him) @drfreeze.bsky.social · 11/09/2024WE ARE HIRING If you are an intensivist with an interest in Critical Care Follow Up, a 1 year post to join the team at St Bartholomew’s Hospital is now open for application Join an amazing multidisciplinary team. Regular sessions in Follow Up Clinic. (1/2) 186
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 05/09/2024For all the health, social care, charity, PPI people here, JeremyTaylorNB has just joined. Do make hi welcome and help him (re)connect 210
Reposted by Jon sackerZudin puthucheary @zudin.bsky.social · 05/09/2024Looking for intensivists (ICU medics), ICU dieticians and ICU physiotherapists to complete our Delphi survey about protein nutrition in the ICU. Please share with relevant networks. forms.office.com/Pages/Response…forms.office.com 112
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 04/09/2024Through amazing collaboration with clinicians, professionals, and those with lived experience, @ics-updates and NHS Elect developed the new AHP Capability Framework. The work clearly showed how much unites the different AHP professions working in intensive care. See it here bit.ly/AHPCapabilitybit.lyProfessional Development FrameworksA comprehensive multi-professional capability framework for Allied Health Professionals working within critical care settings at all levels of practice 000
Reposted by Jon sackerIntensive Care Society @ics-updates.bsky.social · 03/09/2024We are excited to share that the new Allied Health Professions (AHP) Critical Care Capability Framework is now live and ready to use. Have a look at the framework and share your thoughts with us! bit.ly/AHPCapability 184
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 30/08/2024Can anyone recommend good starter packs or lists on the US presidential election 100
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 26/08/2024Apparently it's International Dog Day, so here's my 3 enjoying the great outdoors 010
Reposted by Jon sackerDr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 26/08/2024WHY CAN’T HOSPITALS DISCHARGE PATIENTS? UK population ⬆️7% - 2012-23 GPs ⬇️ 7% District nurses ⬇️42% Health Visitors ⬇️30% Learning Disability Nurses⬇️23% School Nurses⬇️25% Nursing home beds ⬇️ 12% Residential Care home beds ⬇️16% Social Services ⬇️⬇️ THEY ARE CONNECTED - FUND COMMUNITY CARE 810664
Reposted by Jon sackerPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 21/08/2024OPINION: Criticism of the Israeli government’s policies, or those of any government, are legitimate. But hate speech and incitement of violence against any group is where we must draw the line.politico.euSatire isn’t a defense for antisemitism and hateIf you speak up against racism, Islamophobia, homophobia or misogyny, don’t turn a blind eye now. 1115
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 18/08/2024Bit of an odd one this. I was travelling on the Northern Line yesterday and got talking with my wife about a comedy show game named after a tube station (ifkyk) And then what came up on Facebook today... 120
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 16/08/2024Being on a new platform has given me the space to think about who I I follow and why? And starter packs here on b/s have allowed me to be even more focused. So what 'tribes' matter to me and who am I missing? 120
Reposted by Jon sackerLeonora Merry @leonoramerry.bsky.social · 15/08/2024I have made a list of health and care policy people on here: bsky.app/profile/did:... - feel free to comment if you want to be added! 487
Jon sacker @jonsacker.bsky.social · 13/08/2024Hello all, I'm looking for (primarily UK) health policy commentators, health journalists, and interesting medics to follow. Any recommendations or lists hugely appreciated 150