Welcome to BASICS
The British Association for Immediate Care has championed the development of pre-hospital emergency medicine since it was formed in 1977. Today we are forging strong working relationships with our colleagues in BASICS Scotland and the Faculty of Pre-hospital Care so that together we can provide the highest quality of medical knowledge and skill to those who need it most, and all at the accident scene, day or night, fair weather or foul. The members of this Charity blend in amongst the paid Emergency Services, working together as a team. Whether you wish to join, or merely learn more then read on.
ID Check
Full, Accredited BASICS responders are issued with a photo ID card. The validity of these cards can be checked using the button below.
Membership
Learn more about becoming a BASICS member, the benefits of BASICS membership and how you can become involved…
Schemes
BASICS Schemes operate throughout the UK, providing extra medical expertise to patients at the scene of an incident. Find your local BASICS Scheme here…
Latest News
We are seeking nominations for our Lifetime Achievement award at this year's #BASICS2019 conference, for a #BASICS member who has priovded faithful service to pre-hospital care. Find out how to nominate here - bit.ly/BASICS2019Awar… pic.twitter.com/G1IHUpTyn4
Alerts
News and alerts of type ‘Patient safety alert’
- Assessment and management of babies who are accidentally dropped in hospital
- Wrong selection of orthopaedic fracture fixation plates
- Risk of harm from inappropriate placement of pulse oximeter probes
- Safer temporary identification criteria for unknown or unidentified patients
- Management of life threatening bleeds from arteriovenous fistulae and grafts
Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices
- Field Safety Notice: 8 to 12 July 2019
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Emerade 150, 300 and 500 microgram solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (MDR 55-06/18)
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Phenobarbital Sodium 30mg/ml Injection (MDR 48-02/19)
- Field Safety Notice: 1 to 5 July 2019
- Field Safety Notice: 24 to 28 June 2019