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The 40th Annual BACCN Conference marks a significant milestone—40 years of advocacy for critical care nursing—celebrating the dedication and resilience of professionals shaping this vital field. Over the decades, critical care nurses have adapted to evolving technology, advancing patient care standards, and shifting healthcare policies, all while advocating for equity and prioritising quality care.

This year’s conference brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds in Blackpool for a dynamic programme featuring engaging sessions, interactive workshops, and inspiring keynote talks focused on innovation and best practices in high-pressure environments. BACCN remains committed to inclusivity, ensuring representation across speaker panels, fostering networking opportunities for all career stages, and offering workshops on cultural competence and equity in healthcare. Together, the event aims to honour past achievements and inspire future generations toward continued advocacy, excellence, and collaboration in critical care nursing.

Theme: Mutate or Metamorphose

“Change,” as the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus wisely observed, “is the only constant in life.” In a world that seems to move faster with each passing year, the challenge of keeping pace can feel overwhelming. Yet, rather than resist change, we are invited to embrace it. The theme of this year’s study day reflects this journey: change can be unsettling and even uncomfortable, but it also holds the potential for transformation—emerging not as something to fear, but as something beautiful, like a butterfly from its chrysalis. Today, we explore how our approach to change can shape not only our personal growth but also the way we lead and support our teams through transition. Let this be a day of reflection, inspiration, and shared learning as we navigate the path of change together.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

"Transforming Vascular Access in Oncology"

Registration is now open for VyvaExperts25, an inaugural vascular access conference set to attract hundreds of healthcare professionals from across Europe and beyond. 

The in-person and virtual event will take place from Thursday 30 to Friday 31 October 2025 in Valencia, Spain. 

The agenda brings together an impressive mix of clinical voices, including:

• Dr Fulvio Pinelli, Anaesthesiologist and Director of the Vascular Access Unit at Careggi University Hospital in Florence. He will lead a practical session on PICC tunnelling techniques designed to reduce infection and improve patient comfort.
• Matthias Hellberg Näegele, Advanced Nurse Practitioner at HOCH Health Eastern Switzerland and co-chair of the nursing working group at the German Society of Haematology and Oncology (DGHO), who will share essential practices for cytotoxic drug delivery and healthcare worker protection.
• Christian Dupont, Coordinator Nurse, Cochin Hospital, Paris and a member of the GIFAV & Wocova scientific Committees, who will present best practices for implantable port care and maintenance.
• Camino del Río, a SEINAV board member and expert in IV therapy for oncology patients, who will open the conference with reflections on patient complexity and vascular access needs.
• Olatz Fernández, Specialist Nurse in VA and Parenteral Nutrition, will explore the evolving role of PICC-PORTs—hybrid vascular access devices that combine comfort, safety and clinical versatility.
• Laura Andújar, of the VVAA team at Torrecárdenas Hospital, will address the value of humanising care in oncology, highlighting the role of patient engagement and infusion nurses in shaping positive treatment experiences.

VyvaExperts25 will be simultaneously translated into English, French, and Spanish, ensuring accessibility for a broad international audience in real time.

One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; programme of expert speakers, industry-leading exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

Intraoperative vascular patency assessment is critical, but what options are available to ensure you close with confidence? This webinar will explore methods available for evaluating patency at the time of arterial revascularisation, such as angiography, Duplex Ultrasound, and intraoperative Doppler probes. Join leading UK and international vascular surgeons as they share their insights and gain an understanding of what practices are adopted, factors to consider in choosing a single or a multi-modality approach, and, how do we enhance success?

Register now, for what promises to be an engaging and interactive session. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn from experts in our first webinar series exploring intraoperative vascular patency assessment!

Speakers:

Mr David Bosanquet - Consultant Vascular Surgeon, South East Wales Vascular Network (SEWVN)

Professor Athanasios Saratzis - NIHR Research Professor of Vascular Surgery, University of Leicester

Leigh Ann O'Banion - Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, Fresno Branch Campus

Registration is now open for the BAUN 2025 Annual Conference.

Celebrate 30 years of the British Association of Urological Nurses (BAUN) this year at our conference in Edinburgh. Main conference takes place on the 17th and 18th of November 2025. In addition, our popular pre-conference workshops take place on Sunday 16th November. Across both days of the main conference there will be approximately 15 hours of formal education, for the purposes of CPD.

Important Deadline Dates

• Abstract submission closes: 18th August 2025
• Early bird registration closes: 23rd August 2025
• Award nominations close: 31st August 2025

Workshops – Sunday 16 November 2025

Join us for Pre-conference workshops for additional hands-on experience and updates which will be essential for your CPD portfolio and for revalidation.

This year's workshops are:

• Flexible Cystoscopy
• LATP Biopsy
• Essential Skills Workshop

The full programme for 17-18 November is available, keep an eye on the website for updates.

Awards

Nominate yourself or a colleague for an award this year.

Check out all the categories and criteria on the website.

Register to attend BAUN Annual Conference 2025 at: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/baun-2025/

One-day conference for perioperative practitioners; programme of expert speakers, industry-leading exhibitors, and networking opportunities.

Although we have changed our name from Conference to Congress this event will be of the same high standard and provides the opportunity for decontamination science staff and their industry colleagues to learn about the advances in both the decontamination process and the changes that are occurring to ensure that as a result of our role patient safety is improved.

The congress is suitable for all decontamination staff from technician to Decontamination Leads, endoscopy managers and nurses, microbiologists, infection prevention and control leads and nurses and decontamination engineers (AE(D))s and (CP (D))s.

The congress provides plenary sessions that will be delivered by industry experts across the range of decontamination issues including flexible endoscopy, allowing time for Q&A and the great panel debate where everyone will get involved. There is also the exhibition area which gives all delegates the opportunity to meet our leading industry companies in one place.

The 56^th Annual Scientific Meeting of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS), Ultrasound 2025, will be held at the Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate between Tuesday, 9th December and Thursday, 11th December 2025.

The 2025 Scientific Organising Committee is delighted to bring you a programme with the theme of ‘Guiding Excellence – Nurturing the Next Generation’.

This 3-day conference will include lecture-based ultrasound education on: Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Head and Neck, Professional Issues, Point of Care Ultrasound, Paediatrics, MSK, General Medicine, Medical Physics, Vascular ultrasound and more.

It will also include sessions that are hands-on practical training, including: MSK, Bowel, Doppler, Endometriosis, Head and Neck, Interventional, liver doppler and quality assurance.

There will be plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues, industry partners and expert professionals at the drinks reception and Winter Ball.

All crafted to educate, motivate, and empower delegates, there is something for everyone at Ultrasound 2025 – we look forward to welcoming you in December!