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.
Online Shop
Whilst you are on the website don’t forget to have a look at our online shop.
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
Look out next week for our monthly newsletter and latest Chairman's blog from @iampaulgates including updates on new education courses You can see the latest blog and sign up for our monthly newsletter at basics.org.uk/news/ #Immedicatecare #Urgentcare #PHEC #PHEM pic.twitter.com/avzDGIAk02
Alerts
Click here for link to website for Patient safety alerts and news
Click here for link to website for alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices
Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices
- Convex two-piece skin barriers (Natura /Surfit/Combihesive Wafers) for use with ostomy bags – recall due to risk of stoma injury, bleeding and leakage under the skin barrier (MDA/2020/002)
- NIPPY ventilator range (all models) – update to instructions for use (MDA/2020/001
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Advanz Pharma Zapain 30mg/500mg Tablets (Codeine Phosphate /Paracetamol), PL12762/0034, (EL(20)A/01)
- Field Safety Notice: 06 to 10 January 2020
- Field Safety Notice: 30 December 2019 to 3 January 2020