Trauma Care

Trauma Care Trauma Care was founded in 1996 to address the need for commonly agreed standards of best clinical practice in the management of trauma.

We are the UK's leading trauma charity. Our aim is to help you help those in need. Trauma Care is the leading trauma charity. We are the only organisation that embraces and teaches all healthcare professionals in the care of trauma victims, from roadside to rehab. We were founded in 1996 to address the need for commonly agreed standards of best clinical practice in the management of trauma. We aim

to improve the outcome of the trauma victim by establishing best practice throughout the whole chain of care. We achieve this through education, research and publishing. No other organisation encompasses the diverse specialities involved in care of trauma victims from the moment of injury, to the return to active life. We will help you help those in need.

🔰 The Trauma Care Charity Coat of Arms: A Symbol of Healing 🔰Have you noticed the Trauma Care crest on our webinar and c...
22/06/2026

🔰 The Trauma Care Charity Coat of Arms: A Symbol of Healing 🔰

Have you noticed the Trauma Care crest on our webinar and conference certificates?

More than just a logo, our officially recognised Coat of Arms tells the story of who we are and what we stand for.

Rooted in the centuries-old tradition of heraldry, every element carries meaning:

🔥 The phoenix represents recovery and returning to function after major trauma.
⛓️ The chain symbolises the chain of survival and the many professionals involved in care, from roadside response to rehabilitation.
✚ The cross reflects injury and healing, while the colours mirror those of the Trauma Care Charity.
💚 Our motto, “Tend and Mend,” captures our mission: restoring injured patients to the fullest life possible.

The Trauma Care Coat of Arms is a visual expression of our identity, purpose, and values—honouring a proud heritage while looking to the future of trauma care.

👶 Is it really just a minor injury?Join Trauma Care's FREE webinar with Dr Ffion Davies, lead author of Emergency Care o...
17/06/2026

👶 Is it really just a minor injury?

Join Trauma Care's FREE webinar with Dr Ffion Davies, lead author of Emergency Care of Minor Trauma in Children and a leading expert in paediatric emergency medicine.

💻 Minor Injury in Children
🗓 18 June 2026
⏰ 8:00 PM

Topics include:
🔹 When "minor" injuries may signal major trauma
🔹 Red flags for non-accidental injury
🔹 Commonly missed paediatric injuries
🔹 Practical clinical pearls from 35 years in emergency medicine

📜 CPD Certificate available
✅ Free for members | Small fee for non-members

🎟 Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xyHx2uqUQoiwbfrV-Xdk8Q #/registration

Congratulations to Professor Ian Greaves, co-founder of Trauma Care, on receiving an OBE from Her Royal Highness The Pri...
13/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Ian Greaves, co-founder of Trauma Care, on receiving an OBE from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at Windsor Castle on Tuesday in recognition of his services to Pre-Hospital Care. Pictured with his wife Julia and son Owen. 👏

🎉 Celebrating Volunteers' Week! 🎉This Volunteers' Week, we'd like to say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers w...
06/06/2026

🎉 Celebrating Volunteers' Week! 🎉

This Volunteers' Week, we'd like to say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who help make our work possible.

Across our charity, volunteers give their time, expertise and enthusiasm to support our mission throughout the year. Whether they're contributing behind the scenes, supporting projects and initiatives, sharing their knowledge, or helping us engage with our community, their dedication makes a lasting impact.

Our volunteers are also at the heart of our annual conference. From supporting planning and delivery to welcoming delegates and helping events run smoothly, their commitment and hard work are invaluable. Quite simply, the conference wouldn't be the same without them.

👏 Thank you for the energy, passion and countless hours you contribute. Your support helps us create opportunities for learning, collaboration and connection across our community, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do.

📸 Pictured are some of the volunteers who helped deliver the 28th Annual Trauma Care Conference, photographed at Yarnfield Park.

Happy Volunteers' Week to all our wonderful volunteers! 💙

💻 Trauma Care Free Webinar – Minor Injury in Children - You've read the book, now meet the author!🗓 18th June 2026 | 🕗 8...
31/05/2026

💻 Trauma Care Free Webinar – Minor Injury in Children - You've read the book, now meet the author!
🗓 18th June 2026 | 🕗 8 PM
🎤 Speaker: Dr Ffion Davies

👶 Children injure themselves — that’s normal. But when does a “minor” injury become something more serious?

Join Dr Ffion Davies for an engaging session exploring:
• A few classical injuries

When “minor” injuries may actually signal major trauma
• A few classical injuries
• Red flags for non-accidental injury
• Unusual and easily missed paediatric injuries
• Practical clinical pearls from 35 years in paediatric emergency medicine
This webinar is packed with valuable nuggets to support clinicians caring for injured children in everyday practice.

🎓 Dr Ffion Davies, MbChB, MRCP, FRCPCH, FRCEM, is an Honorary Consultant Emergency Physician at University Hospitals of Leicester and Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leicester (UK). She is Past President of the International Federation for Emergency Medicine (2022–2024) and currently Dean of the IFEM Academy.

Her interests include multi-professional education, paediatric emergency medicine, and global advocacy for emergency medicine. She is the lead author of Emergency Care of Minor Trauma in Children and developed the internationally recognised eLearning platform Spotting the Sick Child.

📜 CPD Certificate
Free for members | Small fee for non-members

🎟 Free to attend – registration required https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xyHx2uqUQoiwbfrV-Xdk8Q #/registration

☀️ Stay Safe in the Heat ☀️With Amber Heat-Health Alerts currently in place across parts of the UK, we want to remind ev...
27/05/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in the Heat ☀️

With Amber Heat-Health Alerts currently in place across parts of the UK, we want to remind everyone to take extra care during this period of extreme weather.

Recent reports have highlighted the increasing pressures this heat is placing on health and emergency services, with record-breaking temperatures affecting communities across the country.

High temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and other serious medical emergencies — particularly for older adults, young children, and vulnerable people.

Please remember to:
💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
🧢 Avoid prolonged time in direct sunlight
🏠 Keep cool indoors where possible
❤️ Check in on vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours

We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all NHS staff, ambulance crews, emergency services, and healthcare professionals working tirelessly throughout this extreme weather to keep people safe and cared for. Your dedication and hard work never go unnoticed.

Please continue to look after yourselves and one another.

🎥 Our latest Trauma Care webinar is now available to watch on demand online!If you missed the live session, you can now ...
27/05/2026

🎥 Our latest Trauma Care webinar is now available to watch on demand online!

If you missed the live session, you can now catch up anytime with this insightful webinar from Gavin Perkins exploring what resuscitation and ALS could look like in 2050.

This engaging discussion covers the future of cardiac arrest care, emerging research, and how resuscitation guidelines may evolve in the decades ahead.

📺 Watch the full webinar online
📜 CPD Certificate Available

👉 Watch now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT-wJB2-5GQ

Thank you again to everyone who joined us live and helped make the session such a success.

We’d also love to hear your ideas for future webinar topics — leave your suggestions in the comments below!

🫀 Happening tomorrow!Join Prof Gavin Perkins, Chair of the Resuscitation Council UK, for a special Trauma Care webinar e...
20/05/2026

🫀 Happening tomorrow!

Join Prof Gavin Perkins, Chair of the Resuscitation Council UK, for a special Trauma Care webinar exploring what resuscitation and ALS could look like in 2050.

An exciting discussion on the future of cardiac arrest care, emerging research, and how guidelines may evolve in the decades ahead.

🗓 21st May 2026
🕗 8 PM
📜 CPD Certificate
Free for members | Small fee for non-members

🎟 Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2bSMuE7MTaKwBYF1pA4CZQ?kuid=83131eff-0382-4c0b-aecd-267693b8909a-1777229284&kref=DXl32T7ch4dT #/registration

🫀 What will resuscitation look like in 2050?Trauma Care is excited to host a special VIP webinar session with Prof Gavin...
11/05/2026

🫀 What will resuscitation look like in 2050?

Trauma Care is excited to host a special VIP webinar session with Prof Gavin Perkins, Chair of the Resuscitation Council UK, exploring the future of resuscitation and how ALS algorithms may evolve over the coming decades.

Prof Perkins is Dean of Medicine at Warwick Medical School and an internationally recognised leader in resuscitation science, cardiac arrest research, and guideline development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear expert insight into the future of resuscitation, cutting-edge research, and what may - or may not - shape ALS practice in years to come. Bring your questions and join the discussion.

💻 Trauma Care Free Webinar – Resuscitation in 2050
🗓 21st May 2026 | 🕗 8 PM
🎤 Speaker: Prof Gavin Perkins

📜 CPD Certificate
Free for members | Small fee for non-members

🎟 Free to attend – registration required
👉 https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2bSMuE7MTaKwBYF1pA4CZQ?kuid=83131eff-0382-4c0b-aecd-267693b8909a-1777229284&kref=DXl32T7ch4dT #/registration

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