BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

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.

BACCN would like to extend their congratulations to Lynsey Russell on her recognition in the The King’s New Year Honours...
02/01/2026

BACCN would like to extend their congratulations to Lynsey Russell on her recognition in the The King’s New Year Honours List.

Lynsey Russell, senior charge nurse in the Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) at Borders General Hospital, has been awarded an MBE for services to the NHS.

Read all about her achievements and her response to the award here: https://www.midlothianview.com/news/borders-nurse-humbled-and-honoured-at-mbe

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all who celebrate, from everyone at BACCN 🎄Please note that the membership offic...
23/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all who celebrate, from everyone at BACCN 🎄

Please note that the membership office will close at 17:30 GMT on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 and reopen at 09:00 GMT on Friday 2nd January 2026

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
23/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our last nomination is for the BACCN National Board.

"The BACCN National Board, who have welcomed me into this role as independent member so warmly, they've taught me to have a voice and also how to use that voice to its advantage.

Every one of them are inspirational and a credit to the association."

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
22/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nominations are for Jen Moon and Charlotte Blanchard, Barts Health NHS Trust

"For being refreshing and bringing new ideas to the table nationally and demonstrating what can be done."

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
21/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for Karin Ge**er, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

"For being like a cup of coffee- warm, comforting, and energising."

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
20/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for Louise Stayt, Oxford Brookes University.

"For a positive inspiring attitude and dedication to developing the education and research needs for the BACCN members."

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
19/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for the ACCU staff development team, Barts Health NHS Trust

"This is the ACCU staff development team. This is my team, this is the reason I come to work is to work with them. I love how we're individual amongst the team and we have the drive to achieve bigger and better things. They are ever supportive and always understanding they are the reason this has been my longest ever job. They are incredible and I learn from them every day and they stick up with me! Team thank you, you will never know how much you mean to me."

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
18/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for Cherry Lumley, Oxford University Hospital.

"For being such an amazing advocate for patient safety in critical care"

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
17/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for Patricia McCready, Bart’s Health NHS Trust at St Bartholomew’s.

"For her outstanding acts of kindness throughout the many years I have known her. Patricia consistently goes above and beyond in her duties.

She offers exceptional support, especially to colleagues from the global majority who may be facing challenges in the ICU.

Patricia takes the time to educate, guide, and explain best practices, breaking information down in simple, clear terms until it is fully understood.

She is non-judgmental, truthful, honest, and unfailingly kind. Her presence as a nurse during these challenging times provides immense reassurance and support to many nurses from the global majority.

You are invited to take part in a Middlesex University survey exploring the professional development of critical care nu...
16/12/2025

You are invited to take part in a Middlesex University survey exploring the professional development of critical care nurses, with a particular focus on post graduate educational opportunities and the career progression of registered Nurses working in Critical care in London.

Survey for ICU nurses:
https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/ICUnursing

Survey for educators, line managers, Matrons:
https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/ICUeducate

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

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
16/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for Lucy McAneny, Charge Nurse in Critical Care, NHS Borders.

"In recognition of her constant support and encouragement.

Lucy consistently goes out her way to uplift others, offering reassurance, motivation, and a listening ear whenever it is needed.

Lucy's kindness creates a positive and inclusive environment, and her encouragement has a huge impact on those around her. She is a lot of fun to work with.

I returned from leave to find a gorgeous nutcracker candle on my desk to welcome me back! I love the nutcracker!!"

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kind...
15/12/2025

The festive season is all about kindness, gratitude and connection. We are embracing this through our BACCN Acts of Kindness campaign.

Our next nomination is for Liz Ellis , Chair of the BACCN Northern Region.

"For her dedication and determination to support and grow her committee and spread happiness at conference".

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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