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BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

The British Association of Critical Care Nurses is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of nursing in critical care.

27/09/2025

The wait is almost over - 10 days to go until BACCN 2025 🎉

In just 10 days, we’ll gather in Blackpool for the 40th BACCN Annual Conference - celebrating four decades of critical care nursing excellence.

📅 7–8 October 2025
📍 Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Prepare for the conference and view the full list of sponsors and exhibitors here:
www.baccn.org/conference/sponsorship-exhibition

Not yet registered? Join us here:
www.baccn.org/conference/register

If you have any questions, please get in contact: info@baccnconference.org.uk

26/09/2025

The Advancing Equity in Maternal Critical Care Conference is taking place on 13th November 2025 at Southwark Cathedral, London

Limited spaces are available to BACCN members

Please contact support@baccn.org for registration information

23/09/2025

Limited time remaining - Don't miss out!

BACCN Conference is very excited to invite all Critical Care Professional Nurse Advocates and those interested in this essential role within Critical Care, to join us in Blackpool for a special pre-conference workshop.

📅 Monday 6th October 2025
🕐 1PM-4PM
📍 The Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Register your place today:
https://www.baccn.org/meeting-booking/professional-nurse-advocate-role-in-critical-care-pre-conference-workshop-blackpool-oct-6/

Further details are available on the BACCN website:
https://www.baccn.org/conference/

22/09/2025

The countdown to the 2025 BACCN Conference has officially begun. 🎉

There are only 15 days to go and we can't wait to see you there to celebrate four decades of critical care nursing excellence.

📅 7–8 October 2025
📍 Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Ensure you are prepared for the conference and view the full programme here:
www.baccn.org/conference/programme

Not yet registered? Join us here:
www.baccn.org/conference/register

If you have any questions, please get in contact: info@baccnconference.org.uk

19/09/2025

What Really Works in ICU Medication Safety?

The European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) are conducting a cross-sectional survey, to gather insights from ICU healthcare professionals on Medication Safety in Intensive Care Units.

Please complete the survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/X2KZ9FX

View further information here:
www.baccn.org/mediacentre/news/

17/09/2025

✨ Only 20 days to go! ✨

At our BACCN Conference in Aberdeen, delegates told us how inclusive and supportive the environment felt 💙

This year, we’re building on that with a whole host of Health & Wellbeing initiatives to make your experience even better:

💙 40 minutes for 40 years with Linet UK on the morning of Day 1 –
💙 A session with Poppy, the Mindful Nurse on putting nurse wellbeing first – plus reiki sessions!
💙 Meet Angus the therapy dog as he makes his way around the exhibition floor
💙 On-hand support from Polly Fitch, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, if any topics feel distressing
💙 A quiet room if you need time out – complete with keynote livestreams so you don’t miss a thing

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
https://www.baccn.org/conference/programme/

15/09/2025

💪 We’re two weeks into the Rise and Mobilise Pre-Conference Challenge with Linet UK and the energy has been incredible!

From morning walks to evening runs , bike rides , Dog Walks and gym sessions, many of you have been showing up and putting wellbeing first.

📢 A big shout-out to everyone logging activity so far. Keep sharing your progress with . We love seeing your updates!

🏆 Remember: prizes are up for grabs including Most Consistent, Most Scenic activity picture upload and more.

📅 And don’t forget to pack your trainers for conference, we’ll come together on Day 1 (7th October) at Blackpool seafront for the Fun Run & Walk:
⏱️ 40 minutes for 40 years
📍 7:00–8:00am | North Pier
👉 Keep moving, keep sharing, and keep inspiring the .

12/09/2025

It’s almost time! The event you’ve been waiting for is nearly here!! 🎉

There is only 25 days to go until the 2025 BACCN Conference and we can't wait to see you there to celebrate four decades of critical care nursing excellence.

We are delighted to have been able to support over 40 members with grants to attend this years event. This is more than ever before and enables BACCN members to enhance their skills, knowledge and competence in critical care nursing.

📅 7–8 October 2025
📍 Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Not yet registered? Join us here: www.baccn.org/conference/register

If you have any questions, please get in contact: info@baccnconference.org.uk

07/09/2025

It may be late in the day, but that doesn't change the fact that we're now just 30 DAYS away from this year's conference.

Already registered? Fantastic! Just remember to make sure you've booked your hotel and travel too. We have deals with a few local hotels, but they run out soon, so benefit while you can: https://www.baccn.org/conference/accommodation/

And if you're not yet booked to join us, have a look through all the details of the programme, our extended social programme with Linet UK and make the smart decision to join us and celebrate 40 years of fantastic conferences: https://www.baccn.org/conference/programme/

Questions? Give us a shout: info@baccnconference.org.uk

03/09/2025

🎉35 Days to go!

We’re counting down to 40 years of the BACCN Annual Conference with something special!

BACCN is delighted to partner with our conference partners Linet UK for this year’s Social Programme: *Rise and Mobilise*

Your first patient is you, and we remind you to make movement a non-negotiable part of your day, putting your own health and wellbeing first

Here’s how to join in:
1️⃣ From today, make a commitment to move every day until conference

2️⃣Remember to log your daily movement – walk, run, cycle, swim, gym, dog walk, hike - any activity that gets you moving (Apart from those steps on shift).

3️⃣ On Conference Day 1 (7th October), meet at Blackpool seafront as we all come together for the final in person activity log, for our pre-conference Fun Run/Walk/Jog:👟

🔋Start Conference with energy, positivity, and connection – and celebrate wellbeing together.
🏆Prizes will be up for categories including Most Consistent and Most Scenic! Winners announced in the closing session at conference.

🔗More details and logging details: https://www.baccn.org/conference/programme/rise-and-mobilise/

28/08/2025

🎉 40 Days to Go! 🎉

In just 40 days, we’ll gather in Blackpool for the 40th BACCN Annual Conference — celebrating four decades of critical care nursing excellence.

📅 7–8 October 2025 | 📍 Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Not yet registered? Join us! https://www.baccn.org/conference/register/

26/08/2025

Unlock exclusive savings while supporting your team! Enrol up to 10 critical care nurses in BACCN with our CCU Membership at a discounted price.

Each named member benefits from:
🌟Full membership access: Nursing in Critical Care journal, members-only newsletters, grants, learning resources, and regional study events
🌟Discounted BACCN Annual Conference registration
🌟PLUS: the unit can share one free recruitment advert with all BACCN Members
https://www.baccn.org/about/why-join/ccu-membership/

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The British Association of Critical Care Nurses is a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to the promotion of nursing in critical care. Our mission is to:

provide a National voice to shape the strategy for critical care nursing

promote safe, quality evidence based nursing care to the critically ill patient

provide wide ranging benefits and opportunities to BACCN members