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
#PHEC professionals must demonstrate a wide range of skills when providing day-to-day care across incident scenes. For our first #PHECThoughtFriday we would love to hear your thoughts on what the most important skill is! Reply to the post! #Immediatecare #Prehospitalcare pic.twitter.com/q8sYc9ZgjK
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
- BritePro Solo and BriteBlade Pro single-use fibre optic laryngoscope blades and handles – risk of choking (MDA/2019/044)
- Recall of Medicina IV Luer Slip syringe (IVS03) batch number 19040303 (MDA/2019/043)
- Field Safety Notice: 02 to 06 December 2019
- Natus gold cup electrodes and snap electrode leads – risk of electric shock
- Class 2 Medicines recall: Ranitidine 150mg Film-Coated Tablets, PL 20075/0063, Ranitidine 300mg Film-Coated Tablets, PL 20075/0064 (EL(19)A/40)