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
A special mention and thanks to our members providing cover overthe Easter long-weekend, whether #voluntary or as part of their normal role.
Alerts
News and alerts of type ‘Patient safety alert’
- 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
- Resources to support safe and timely management of hyperkalaemia
Alerts and recalls for drugs and medical devices
- Field Safety Notice: 08-12 April 2019
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Chloramphenicol 0.5% W/V Antibiotic Eye Drops (MDR 105-03/19)
- Field Safety Notice: 01 to 05 April 2019
- Company led drug alert - Nutriflex Omega Special 2500ml PL 03551/0118
- Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Zoledronic acid 5mg solution for infusion (MDR 51-03/19)