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
It's #RestartAHeartDay! We're inspired to see over 150,000 young people learning #CPR today to celebrate. Only 1 in 10 people will survive #CardiacArrest. It's time to change the stats. pic.twitter.com/pJYnjcD0St
Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices
- Field Safety Notice - 8 October to 12 October
- Field Safety Notice - 1 October to 5 October
- CoaguChek Test Strips for Point of Care and Home Use – risk of false high results (MDA/2018/033)
- Class 2 Medicines Recall: Ozurdex 700 micrograms intravitreal implant in applicator manufactured by Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ireland (MDR 95-08/18)
- Field Safety Notice - 24 September to 28 September