Hi,
Welcome to our Hot off the Press ( #HOTP ) feature!
Here you can keep up-to-date with all the new, exciting developments and opportunities Trauma Care has to offer.
Please make sure that you follow our social media channels too, for the latest information and regular updates.
The Scottish Trauma Care Conference
We have made the difficult decision to postpone the Scottish Trauma Care Conference.
This decision was not made lightly, but upon reflection we realised we had not given ourselves or our Programme Leads sufficient time to organise the conference to the high standards we all expect and deserve. Nor had we given you enough notice to make arrangements and book leave for the event.
We wanted to ensure that everyone involved has a valuable and enriching experience. We believe that this postponement will allow us to deliver a conference that is even more informative, engaging, and impactful.
We are pleased to announce that the new dates have been confirmed, however! We will be visiting The Golden Jubilee Hotel on the 3rd & 4th November instead. Tickets are available via the "Events" tab above!
2024
We do apologise for the lack of microblogs being released recently. The Operations Team and wider charity board have been extremely busy with updates, new procedures and the start of a new era for our charity.
We will be creating a brand new HOTP press page very soon, which will include longer posts, articles and all things Trauma Care. This page will still be available to view once the new page has been launched.
Edition 61, November 2023
Thank you to everyone who joined us for last weekend's annual Foundations in Trauma Course. We had an absolute blast and cannot thank all of our delegates enough for making this our most enjoyable and successful course to date.
Edition 60, November 2023
The Trauma Care AGM will be taking place on December 13th, via Zoom! All Trauma Care members, staff, volunteers, council members and trustees are cordially invited to join us. You should have received your invitation via email, please check your spam folder.
Edition 59, November 2023
November is set to be a very busy month for our team! In two weeks' time, Ema and Anna are heading to Yarnfield to run the 2023 Foundations in Trauma Course!
The following week Ema will then be joining Tracey in Cardiff to help out at the annual British Trauma Society's Annual Scientific Meeting.
Edition 58, October 2023
Congratulations to our good friend and Trauma Care Council Member Dr Ben Hall on his recent award of the Member of the Order of the British Empire!
Dr Ben Hall, MBE!
Edition 57, October 2023
The final Regional Conference of 2023 has come to a close, and we are so grateful for the year we have had... though it's not over yet with the Foundations in Trauma Course and our joint venture with the British Trauma Society still to come in November.
As always, we would like to thank all those who helped and attended the Bristol Conference. The feedback has been overwhelming and highly positive. Thank you again.
Edition 56, October 2023
The first four programmes for the 26th Annual Trauma Care Conference are available to download now! Take a look at what the Trauma Nursing, Wound Care, AHP and Imaging and Interventional Radiology programmes have in store!
Edition 55, October 2023
The last Trauma Care Regional Conference of 2023 kicked off this morning, and it is jam-packed. Take a look below at our HEMS Programme, which has been put together by our good friend Julian Thompson, and shows our other good friend, Phil Cowburn, giving a highly engaging talk.
Edition 54, September 2023
Wow! We have SOLD OUT of tickets for our upcoming Bristol Conference which is taking place next week! Thank you so much to everyone who has helped create programmes, agreed to speak, exhibit or help out. Most of all, thank you to all of you, our delegates, who have purchased a pass for the event. We are eternally grateful.
Edition 53, September 2023
Early Bird Tickets are now available for our upcoming 26th Annual Trauma Care Conference. This is the largest trauma-based conference in the UK and next year we are bigger and better than ever! We have 6 days of programmes for you to enjoy and learn from. With 150+ speakers, 27 programmes and over 1000 delegates, get the dates in your diary 9th - 14th March 2023, and get your tickets now!
Edition 52, September 2023
Early Bird Sales have now finished for both our upcoming events and tickets have flown out of the door! Thank you to everyone who will be joining us at both events. You can still purchase tickets at the normal rate though, grab yours today so you don't miss out!
Edition 51, September 2023
You haven't got long left to grab an Early Bird Ticket for both the Regional Conference, taking place in Bristol, or the Annual FIT Course. Both sales must end this coming week!
Edition 50, August 2023
Places for the 2024 London Marathon have now filled up! Thank you to all of our applicants and to those who are successful - including our very own Marketing and Business Executive and her sister - good luck!
Edition 49, August 2023
An exciting meeting was had with SWAST HART, NARU and the University of Gloucestershire recently, with plans in place to host a special NARU day at our 26th Annual Conference, which we can now announce will be taking place from March 9th - 14th 2024, and we will be making a return to the home of our big conferences, Yarnfield Conference Centre! Keep an eye out for tickets!
Edition 48, August 2023
Tickets for our Annual Foundations in Trauma Course are now on sale! This amazing two-day practical course is perfect for and created for third-year+ medical students, newly qualified medical professionals or anyone who needs a refresher on their trauma modules. With pre-learning modules available, a pathway towards achieving your Level 1 NMTNG ED Nursing Certificate, simulations, key-notes and so much more, this is a course well-worth attending.
Edition 47, August 2023
Did you know that in November this year we are co-hosting a conference with the British Trauma Society? The Annual Scientific Meeting will be taking place at the Principality Stadium from 21st - 23rd November. With a great pre-conference course and a fantastic line-up of speakers available, you'd be a fool to miss out! Abstract Submissions are also open!
Edition 46, July 2023
This week we held a great meeting with the Council Members and Trustees of Trauma Care, and had some very lovely visitors to the Trauma Care office. Lots of great ideas were had and exciting future plans were set into motion. Watch this space...
Edition 45, July 2023
Tickets for our final Regional Conference of 2023 are now on sale!
Taking place at the Engineers House in Bristol, on the 2nd & 3rd October, this promises to be a fantastic and highly-educational course. We are covering themes such as Paediatric Trauma, CMT, HEMS, Paramedic, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. Get your tickets today by clicking on the Bristol 2023 link under the Events tab at the top of this page!
Edition 44, June 2023
We have been looking at all the feedback from the Manchester Conference, and we are delighted it has been almost entirely positive. The broad range of programming seems to have been a particular success, with outstanding comments about each programme going across the board. We have taken note of one or two concerns about the catering and we will do our best to resolve these in time for our next conference. Huge thanks to everyone who has taken the time to fill out a feedback form.
Edition 43, June 2023
Thank you to all our attendees for our Manchester Conference. It was a brilliant two days and we can't thank all our speakers, programme leads, council members and staff enough for helping us put together a wonderful two-days.
Edition 42, May 2023
Preparations for our Manchester Regional Conference are well underway. The stage has been set and it looks like it's going to be a sell-out event. Don't miss out on your place, secure your ticket today by clicking on the Manchester Regional Conference tab on the 'Events' dropdown button.
Edition 41, May 2023
Trauma Care would like to welcome the University of Gloucestershire as our newest member in the Academic Partnership Scheme. We are very proud to be supporting the students and faculty at this historic educational institute.
Edition 40, April 2023
Ready, set, go!
Trauma Care would like to thank all of our amazing runners and their families who took part in the London Marathon yesterday. We are in absolute awe of your achievements. Thank you again and more importantly,
WELL DONE!
Edition 39, April 2023
TRAUMA CARE AND THE BRITISH TRAUMA SOCIETY COMBINE FOR A SPECIAL EVENT
We are very pleased to tell you that we have joined forces with BTS, to help deliver their Annual Scientific Meeting. It is taking place at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on the 21st - 23rd November, and tickets are on sale now!
Edition 38, April 2023
Our latest CPD Poster is now available. To download Edition 17, just go to the "Events" tab at the top of this page and click on the CPD Poster link to get yours!
Edition 37, April 2023
Early Bird ticket sales are now closed... and we've sold nearly half of all available tickets!
We are aware that some programmes aren't available yet, and we are hoping to receive these within the next few weeks, but we are so grateful for the support already shown for this next regional conference.
Tickets are flying out the door, and this is your last month to be able to grab some whilst you can!
Join the NMTNG, the MTN, TARN, UK-Med and many others at this highly anticipated event.
Edition 36, March 2023
Manchester Early Bird Tickets are now on sale!
We are thrilled to announce that our early bird tickets are now available for the second leg of the Trauma Tour 2023.
Taking place at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, on the 5th & 6th June, the second Trauma Care Regional Conference will see us joined by Major Trauma Groups from across the country.
There are a limited number of early bird tickets available, and they're already selling like hotcakes! Get yours before they're gone!
Edition 35, March 2023
Wow! What a way to kick off the Trauma Tour 2023!
Thank you to all the programme leads, speakers, volunteers, faculty members, sponsors, exhibitors and delegates who joined us in Birmingham earlier this week.
It was a jam-packed, sell-out two days and we are so grateful for the wonderful feedback, continuous support and enthusiasm shown.
All CPD certificates will be sent out in due course. But remember, to receive your certificate, you must complete the relevant feedback forms!
Hopefully, we will see you in Manchester!
Edition 34, March 2023
Hopefully, our members have seen the recent email we sent regarding updating our servers & the need to re-sign up to Trauma Care due to this.
Trauma Care would like to sincerely apologise for this inconvenience, but we are confident that this update and move to our own systems, will allow us to streamline everything a lot more effectively, and be able to provide our wonderful members with better customer service than ever before!
If you have any concerns or queries regarding the changes, please email ema.pightling@traumacare.org.uk or ring the office on 01254 943158
Edition 33, February 2023
Only a few weeks to go until our Birmingham Regional Conference!
The programme is very nearly full, and we're sure you will agree it's a very exciting line-up!
To get your tickets please go to the Events tab, at the top of the page - there are only a few left!
Edition 32, February 2023
Trauma Care is proud to announce the employment of our new Membership Administrator, Ema Pightling.
Ema joins us with a background in stage management, script writing and general administrative duties.
Ema will be your main point of contact for any membership queries, payment issues and CPD Certificate questions, and we are very excited to welcome them to the Trauma Care faculty.
Edition 31, January 2023
Happy New Year!
Tickets for our Birmingham Regional Conference are now on sale!
Taking place on the 5th and 6th March, at the National Conference Centre, we are expecting this to be a sell-out event, so get your tickets whilst you can!
Edition 30, December 2022
Simply put, Merry Christmas to all of our friends who celebrate!
We hope your holiday period is full of rest, good company and great food.
Edition 29, December 2022
The team are very excited to announce that they have moved to new premises!
As Trauma Care continues to grow at a steady pace, we've realised we need more space and so we have moved to some lovely offices in the heart of Shuttleworth Business Park, in Padiham, Lancashire.
Ian, Sir Keith, Anna and Tracey are really excited by the move and what the future holds for Trauma Care, and would like to thank our members, corporate sponsors and academic partners for their continued support.
Edition 28, November 2022
Plans are coming together very nicely for our first Regional Conference of 2023.
We are excited to announce that we have secured the National Conference Centre to host the two-day event.
Taking place early March, tickets will be going on sale soon, so watch this space!
Edition 27, October 21st 2022
It's been a while since we last released a Hot Off The Press Bulletin.
Our Annual Trauma Care Conference 2022 has come to a close and it was an incredible week, packed full of delegates, programmes, exhibitors and, most importantly, quality CPD education.
To all that attended, we will be sending out Feedback Forms within the next few weeks. You must fill these out in order to get your CPD Certificate.
Most of the programmes were filmed as well and these will be released to attendees shortly.
Trauma Care Conference 2022:
A 5 Day Conference
23 Themes
265 Speakers
1250 Registrants.
It was a great success.
Massive thanks go to our wonderful staff - Anna and Tracey. As well as our Council members - Gerry Lee, Kelly Butler, Rob Preece, Adam Lote and Carl Ledbury - who gave up their time to help us run the conference smoothly.
Thanks as well to our corporate partners - Galen, Safeguard Medical, Iqarus and World Extreme Medicine. And our exhibitors, theme co-ordinaters and speakers who helped make this conference a huge success.
And of course, our delegates. We hope you enjoyed your time at the conference, and we hope to see you again next year, at one our regional meetings.
Edition 26, September 1st 2022
We do apologise for the lack of #HOTP news over the last month but we have lots of developments to tell you about.
Our 2023 roadmap has been solidified and we are very excited to announce that next year we will be hosting three 2-day Regional Conferences, in lieu of our Annual Conference, in Birmingham, Manchester and Bristol.
As well as our Regional Conferences, we will be hosting "Best Practice Days" throughout the year - 1-day events based around one core theme - and our Masterclass Webinars. This is all on-top of our regular webinar schedule!
Today, we also launched our new Membership benefits and student pricing tier. We are really excited about all the great things we can give our members now and we hope you enjoy them.
We have also finalised all our plans for the 2022 Conference, mainly all our extracurricular plans.
Our wonderful sponsors - Galen and Iqarus - will be hosting their usual Breakfast Sessions each day. And, each evening we will be hosting an exclusive Members Mixer in the bar. We are also very pleased to announce that we will be holding our Annual Trauma Care AGM on the Wednesday evening of the Conference.
The development of the Trauma Care app is well underway, too. The team over at Probably Rational have been doing a tremendous job and we can't wait to launch it on the Google Play and Apple Store.
Edition 25, July 12th 2022
We've had a very busy week at Trauma Care HQ.
Our Foundations in Trauma Course tickets went on sale last week, and we have already sold 10% of them! As places are limited, we recommend getting your tickets ASAP for this event - aimed at healthcare students and newly qualified professionals.
We have also filled all our spaces for the London Marathon, with the final two spots going to a wife and husband duo; we're sure there will be some competition there!
Edition 24, June 22nd 2022
Say hello to our current, confirmed runners for the 2022 London Marathon, and a huge thank you to all those who have applied. Congratulations to:
- George Kerans - Justin Collis - Skip Evans - Frederick Campbell-Jones - Tom Hillidge - Suzanne Thomas - Amy Owen
Who are all representing Trauma Care at this year's event! There are still some places left. Email admin@traumacare.org.uk to apply.
Edition 23, June 17th 2022
We are very excited to announce that our usual Breakfast Sessions will be returning for this year's Annual Trauma Care Conference. Penthrox will be delivering free, educational morning meetings - available to all delegates, accompanied with free food.
Penthrox is a new analgesic inhaler in the UK, and we are really proud to be supported by the brand, as they launch this new revolutionary innovation.
Edition 22, June 10th 2022
Applications for the London Marathon are now open! To apply, go to www.traumacare.org.uk/charity, where there is a link to the application form. Once received, we will send you a few further questions, and a request for a short video application too. Keep an eye on your inboxes for further information in the next few days!
Edition 21, June 6th 2022
Further to our announcement below, it is with regret that we are having to postpone our Penthrox evening until September, fear not though, as we are just working extra hard to ensure it is an amazing webinar!
Instead, we will be streaming a live seminar from the Irwin Mitchell offices, on the 21st June, where David Cummings will be talking about the National SCI Review. If you are Birmingham based, you can watch the event in person at their offices, where there will be a live Q&A section, too!
Edition 20, June 1st 2022
Our CPD Posters have been updated, and are ready to download! This week we have also announced our Penthrox Webinar, which is going ahead on the 22nd of this month, and a very exclusive event being held in partnership with Irwin Mitchell.
Edition 19, May 24th 2022
Last week saw Anna Dobbie lead our most successful webinar to date! Thank you to everyone who tuned in to this incredible talk and to those who joined the Trauma Care Community as well. We have plenty more wonderful presentations coming up, so keep your eyes peeled for those!
Edition 18, May 9th 2022
We know how valuable regular communication is, so keep checking your inboxes for our emails, which we aim to send on a more frequent basis. There will also be some exclusive offers included!
Edition 17, April 21st 2022
Keep an eye on all our socials - we have some very exciting offers coming your way soon!
A sneak behind-the-scenes shows there are some discounted manuals and new member offers up for grabs...
Edition 16, April 13th 2022
Our team had a very exciting meeting this morning with regards to our website development, and a secret project that will be revealed soon!
Edition 15, March 31st 2022
Our who's who of Trauma Care has now been updated. Please take a moment to have a look at our Trustees, Patrons and Trauma Care Council on our new page
Edition 14, March 30th 2022
We are delighted to announce that student members will in the future have access to the Trauma Care Journal online. We have a little bit of IT work to do, but this capability will be available very soon.
Edition 13, March 30th 2022
The team are meeting today with Prof Ian and Prof Sir Keith to finalise the plans for the New Trauma Care Membership Levels. Watch our social media channel and your email accounts for the forthcoming update.
Edition 12, March 25th 2022
Congratulations to Jeff Garner (editor) of our journal Trauma. The most recent edition contained articles from: Australia, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Iran, India, USA, UK, Netherlands, Thailand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Kenya
"Trauma" is truly international.
Edition 11, March 19th 2022
We have some exciting changes to our membership packages being released soon.
A quick peek revealed that our student membership is decreasing in price and the features and offers for our student membership and full premium membership are being increased. Follow us on Twitter for more information being revealed soon.
Edition 10, March 12th 2022
We have just appointed a new Marketing and Events Executive to join the Trauma Care Team. Say hello to Anna who will be joining us at the end of March 2022.
Anna comes with a wealth of experience in audio and video marketing along with a great portfolio of skills to support Trauma Care for the future. Keep an eye on our social media channels for some key updates and a video welcome coming soon.
Edition 9, March 9th 2022
We have some exciting news. Keep an eye on Twitter for an announcement of the appointment of our new Marketing and Events Executive.
Not long to go before our webinar by Dr Nick Crombie announcing the results of the RePHIL trial, click here to register today.
Edition 8, March 9th 2022
Why not take a look at our Trauma Care merchandise? We have just had a delivery of hoodies and zoodies and a new supply of Trauma Care Manuals - All the royalties support Trauma Care.
Edition 7, March 3rd 2022
The Trauma Care Council is honoured and delighted to announce that this year's trauma care fellowship has been awarded to Prof Karim Brohi.
Prof Brohi will be one of the keynote speakers at the November Conference.
Edition 6, March 1st 2022
Now is a good time to think about booking your tickets for the 2022 Conference at Yarnfield. The dates of this year's Trauma Care Conference are Sunday the 16th October to Thursday the 20th October. Further information and tickets are available at https://www.traumacare.org.uk/conf2022
Edition 5, February 27th 2022
Dates have now been confirmed for this year's Foundations in Trauma Course. This brilliant introductory course for new and inexperienced practitioners from all professions and specialties is the perfect introduction to managing the trauma patient. Practically based, this course covers every aspect of management. It will be held at Yarnfield Park in Stone and the programme will be available shortly https://www.traumacare.org.uk/FIT along with the ability to purchase tickets. Put the dates in your diary (Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th November 2022)
Edition 4, February 19th 2022
Entry details for the Trauma Care Conference poster competition are now available on the website. This year, the authors of the best posters will be invited to take part in a live CPD webinar where they will get the opportunity to showcase their work. More information is available at https://www.traumacare.org.uk/conf2022
Edition 3, February 15th 2022
Your Trauma Care Team visited IKEA yesterday to purchase new furniture for the new office. We have also been in a position to purchase some second-hand recycled furniture that supports our environmental policy and also keeps the cost down. Now time for some greenery in the office. Any suggestions for good office plants to create a great working environment? @TraumaCareUK
Edition 2, February 8th 2022
Following a series of rigorous interviews , we are proud to announce that we have appointed a new Trauma Care administrator. Tracey will be joining us on the 14th March and will be full time in the new Trauma Care office. We are sure that Tracey will be a huge asset to the team. Tracey will be supporting old and new members alongside the day to day running of the Trauma Care office. You can contact Tracey at admin@traumacare.org.uk or call her on 01254943158.
Edition 1, February 7th 2022
The team here at Trauma Care is delighted to announce that we have signed a contract for our new office. This is the first time that Trauma Care will have its own independent accommodation and is a huge step forward for the charity. Our new address is Suite 6, Brockhall Conference Centre. Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Lancashire, BB6 8AY. We also have a new Telephone Number, 01254 943158. Many thanks to Andrew for his assistance in making this happen. What would you like to see in our new office? @TraumaCareUk
