prehospitalcare

Could near-patient testing and POCUS in urgent primary care reduce ED pressure? A key question to consider when studying for the DipUMC. Apply here: services.rcsed.ac.uk/exams/exam-ent…

FPHC 2025 Medal nominations now open! Want to recognise an exceptional or inspirational person for their hard work and contribution to FPHC? Nominate them for the 2025 FPHC medal! 📆Deadline is 31st March 2026 Full details can be found on the FPHC website: bit.ly/40wpMQY

Have you registered for our next webinar? 🧠 Webinar: Pre-hospital Neurological Critical Care 🗓 Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026 19:00–20:00 🎙 Speaker: Prof Simon Carley - EM, PHEM and Major Trauma Consultant 🔗Registration: forms.gle/KnK45hesuyXB3t…

EDs under strain: 50hr stays, 47-min Cat 2 waits. Stronger Primary Urgent Care helps. Lead change with the RCSEd DUMC: bit.ly/49McGng

🎖️ Congratulations to Prof Ian Greaves OBE, Dr Alison Walker KAM and Mr Dave Bywater KAM on their New Year Honours. Their exceptional contributions to pre-hospital care have made a lasting national impact. 🔗fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/the-faculty/ab…

Happy New Year from FPHC RCSEd!🎉 Still looking for a New Year's resolution? Sit the Diploma in Urgent Medical Care (RCSEd) and gain skills to make a real difference. Apply now!🔗services.rcsed.ac.uk/exams/exam-ent… #DUMC #RCSED

This Christmas, patients could wait hours in ED—when they could be seen sooner in Urgent Care. Influence change in 2026. Sit the Diploma in Urgent Medical Care and help deliver the right care, at the right time. More info: fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/examinations/d… #DUMC #FPHC #urgentcare #diploma

Following our hugely successful Conference, we’re excited that The Resus Room have released a new podcast episode covering the event! Huge thanks to our Sponsors, Partners and The Resus Room for their support. Listen now!: theresusroom.co.uk

FPHC have released brand new guidance on the pre-hospital management of crush injury. Created from expert consensus and review of the literature, this guidance is aimed at all pre-hospital care practitioners. Read more here: fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/the-faculty/ab…

📢 Join the FPHC Training & Standards Committee We're seeking members to help review and endorse pre-hospital care courses and support Faculty standards. 🗓️ Apply by 20 Jan 2026 📧 Send CV & applications to fphc@rcsed.ac.uk fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/the-faculty/ab…

New FPHC Consensus Statement Updated guidance on pre-hospital care for critically ill or injured pregnant patients is now live, with clear recommendations for assessment, resuscitation, positioning and trauma care. Read more: fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/education-reso…

IMPACT and FPHC have completed their Priority Setting Partnership, bringing together experts, responders and people with lived experience to agree the Top 10 research priorities for road injury. A huge thanks to all involved. Read more on our website here fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/the-faculty/ab…

Reflecting on your career as the year wraps up? Now is a great time to apply and start preparing for the 2026 Diploma in Urgent Care Exam! More info: fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/examinations/d… #DUMC #FPHC #urgentcare #diploma

At the 2025 FPHC Conference, we were delighted to host our poster competition once again. Thank you to everyone who took part, and congratulations to our winners! You can view the winning poster on our website. fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/events/2025-fp…

New guidance from the FPHC Wellbeing Group highlights how small ‘secondary stressors’—from rota problems to lack of rest spaces—add to the pressure on Pre-Hospital staff and drive burnout. Learn how organisations can better support their teams: doi.org/10.1186/s13049…

FPHC expresses its intent to strengthen its support for Saving Lives International, a charity dedicated to improving education and disaster preparedness in India and Nepal. Read the full article here:  fphc.rcsed.ac.uk/the-faculty/ab…

FPHC has released updated guidance on the safe, effective use of POCUS in pre-hospital care. It outlines key indications, training needs, equipment considerations and governance — with a reminder that POCUS must not delay essential care. Read it here: bit.ly/4nVN2RJ

As part of our conference schedule, some of our delegates did a training session to 'Stop the Bleed'. This was delivered by Major Gen (Rtd) Tim Hodgetts on behalf of CitizenAid. One lucky winner took the training kit home and will cascade this training to the public #FPHC2025

Dr David Cooper continues with the offshore theme, delivering a comprehensive talk on the role of an offshore medic “Scope of practice: HUGE” #FPHC2025

Dr Pam Hardy provides the closing remarks for the conference, extending her thanks to everyone involved in facilitating an excellent 2 days of CPD #FPHC2025 See you at the next conference!