Were you in ICU, or are you a relative of someone who was? If so, the Intensive Care Society wants to hear from you, the patients and families, about your experiences of ICU, in order to identify their top research priorities. Take part here: bit.ly/JLAPSP-ICU

Good ICUsteps Edinburgh support meeting on 2 Sept. Topics: Our journey to ICU and how we are now; difficulty in coming to terms with how ill we really were; delirium and piecing the ICU story timeline together; difficulties physical and mental; and what we're looking forward to.

Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich “The nurse who explained every procedure was the only ‘good guy’ in my #delirium story.” -- Delirium survivor Be that nurse. Be that doctor. Be that therapist.

Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth Physical activity can reduce the symptoms of depression, as well as boost your energy and self-esteem and reduce stress. But it can be hard to get physically active when you’re experiencing depression. Read our tips on how to get moving more: bit.ly/4lO0M0I

paul henderson @paulhendohibs32 Today I’ve been mostly at the Edinburgh book festival promoting my book “They’re trying to kill me” it was right beside a book about a couple of well known singers in the Beatles.

#ICUThoughtForToday: Become an activist

Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust ELGT have recently delivered a new active travel path at Huntershall Park. Helping to link communities to the wider network and making local greenspaces more accessible. @transcotland

Asthma + Lung UK Scotland @asthmalungscot A huge thank you and good luck to all the @asthmalunguk fundraisers taking part in @thekiltwalk in #Dundee! #KiltWalk

Critical Care Medicine @CritCareMed The IMPROVE trial, a 12-week cognitive and physical training intervention for ICU delirium survivors, did not result in improved cognitive, physical, mental health, or quality of life measures. Read the research : ow.ly/q8b950WG1Qv #CritCareMed @SCCM @ICUKhan

Alasdair MacLullich @A_MacLullich The 4AT delirium assessment tool is already established as a well-validated & clinically effective method of delirium detection in practice. Links to editorial & other sources below #delirium #dementia #medtwitter

David Richards @ICU_Diaries “I cant remember anything.” As written by my hand in real-time, while still a patient in the ICU and unable to communicate verbally. I relied on my #ICUdiary to reclaim the lost time. Transitioning to reality, the diary of an ARDS survivor: rdcu.be/doNTm #delirium

iThrive Edinburgh @iThriveEdin Festivals can stir up unexpected feelings. If something’s left you feeling unsettled, you’re not alone and help is available. ithriveedinburgh.org.uk/festivals/de...

Community Rehabilitation Research Network The annual cost of brain injury to the UK economy is £43 billion, or 1.5% of GDP @UKABIF Community rehab research is vital in addressing the care needs of people with brain injury in the most efficient and cost effective ways. lnkd.in/e7v35sP3

Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth New figures show the risk of dying from cancer for people living in Scotland is at the lowest on record. Public Health Scotland stats show from 2013 to 2022 the risk of dying from cancer in Scotland decreased by 11.1%. More➡️https://ow.ly/T5Bn50WI5qG

NHS Lothian Charity  #TheFiveWaysToWellbeing: Give Give back to nature! Feed the birds, plant seeds, grow herbs. Think about how you can reduce your impact – use a reusable cup, reduce food waste. When you nurture nature, it nurtures you too. Explore ideas and inspiration: ow.ly/VFCp50WF3ao

1/6 As Scotland looks to the future, we know walking is one of the best ways to address some of the greatest challenges of our time. So together with @LStreetsScot we’ve published The Power of Walking – A Walking and Wheeling Manifesto for 2026. walkingscotland.org.uk/a-walking-an...

Walking Scotland @walking_scot Walking is powerful. Together we can make Scotland a walking and wheeling nation. Join us: walkingscotland.org.uk/sign-up-to-o... #ThePowerOfWalking

VenetiaJane's Garden @VenetiaJane Flowers from my garden to wish you all a happy Wednesday! #FlowerPhotography

Buitengebieden @buitengebieden Good morning.. x.com/i/status/196...

NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity Our #TonicArts Collection Team have recently installed artworks within the Comely Bank Centre.  Working alongside staff, a selection of artworks was chosen to enhance the office walls and staff rooms. @nhs_Lothian

NHS Lothian @NHS_Lothian Celebrating Success Awards: Finalists for the Lynn Jackson Nurse of the Year Award! These are outstanding nurses that show great dedication to their profession and provide exceptional patient-care. #CSA2025

NHS Lothian Charity @nhslothcharity 763 lives changed by brain surgery at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in 2024. Thanks to our generous donors, surgeons now have access to cutting-edge Brainlab software, making surgeries safer and more precise. Donate now > ow.ly/Fcce50WMGOQ #NHScharity

Lisa Stewart @LStewart_books Fab wildflower meadow in Corstorphine Hill Community Garden

Good ICUsteps Edinburgh #support meeting on 5 August: Our journey to ICU and how we are now; setbacks- good days and bad days, not the same person I was before; the effect of Edinburgh Festival when you feel vulnerable; getting back to work; nightmares; having speakers; what we're looking forward to

#MyICUStory: Audrey Curtis (posted by Alasdair MacLullich) A traumatic experience of #delirium: I thought I was wrapped in rope and tied to a post People were coming out of the TV in 3D There was a gorilla in the lift with me I pulled all the tubes out youtu.be/CHA2Hzg5Kkk

Thistle Foundation @thistlecharity Meet Delia, a true fighter! After COVID hit, simple tasks became a struggle. But Delia's progress has been remarkable thanks to Thistle Foundation's support and gym & Tai Chi classes. Read the full story on our website: thistle.org.uk/delias-story

#MyICUStory: Every Deep-Drawn Breath is a blend of science, medical history, profoundly humane patient stories, and personal reflection. Dr. Wes Ely's mission is to prevent patients from being inadvertently harmed by the technology that keeps them alive. youtube.com/watch?v=dqvt...

Edinburgh Anaesthesia Festival Can we improve outcomes for ICU survivors by treating anaemia? Hear Dr David Griffith's talk "Therapeutic targets for recovery after critical illness: inflammation and anaemia" at this year's Edinburgh Anaesthesia Festival, 20-22 Aug @ RCPE (virtual access available).

#LaughterIsTheBestICUMedicine: Snoopy's Low battery

#ICUThoughtForToday: Sheena Wight @sheena_OT This 👇 For anyone who knows me …. 7 years on since those words ‘you have cancer’ …. Never in my most optimistic dreams did I expect to still be around. ‘Live your day like it was your last’ that’s all I can say. #Grateful #OnBorrowedTime

#ICUThoughtForToday: VenetiaJane's Garden @VenetiaJane 'Up, up she went, till at last she saw The lovely, bright blue sky; Oh, the beautiful spirit had found release, And summer time was nigh!' - 'The Little Brown Seed' by Harriett Mulford Lothrop. #nature #poetry

#ICUThoughtForToday: New Scientist @newscientist Diet and exercise will only get you so far, but there is a magic bullet that could make us all live longer, says professor of global public health @devisridhar www.newscientist.com/article/2485...

Carol Billian @carsueb Recuperation from an #ICU hospitalization is not linear. It is a long process, with a few steps forward, a few back, & so forth. The body takes a big hit with such life threatening illnesses. Not only do we want to survive, we want to thrive. #ICUSurvivor #QOL

Walking Scotland @walking_scot Steve Jobs famously held walking meetings. @richardbranson uses walking meetings to brainstorm. Looking to shake up your next meeting? We've created a walking meeting guide to help you get started. walkingscotland.org.uk/resource/wal... #WalkingMeetings

Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth Grounding techniques like this one can help us when we’re feeling out of touch with our body and surroundings. They can help us reconnect to the present moment.

iThrive Edinburgh Walking or wheeling your way through Edinburgh? Active travel is a great way to feel better, move more & cut down emissions. Explore tips, routes & local support on iThrive 👉https://ithriveedinburgh.org.uk/self-help/self-help-guides-resources/active-travel-in-edinburgh/

#LaughterIsTheBestICUMedicine: Doormat

#LaughterIsTheBestICUMedicine: Making marriage work

#ICUThoughtForToday: Listen to a piece of music

#ICUThoughtForToday: Commit to being more active, starting today

The BMJ @bmj_latest Asthma is one of the most common long term diseases. This articles summarises recommendations on diagnosis, monitoring, and chronic management. Our #BMJInfographic outlines new management pathways for people aged 5 years and older bmj.com/content/390/...

Paul Henderson's book is finally out, #delirium #criticalcare #ICUsteps #covid #nhswesterngeneralhospital it’s my best shot at writing a book while suffering from recovery from Covid in march 2020. #thankyounhs

#LaughterIsTheBestICUMedicine: Snoopy and all of us thank you

Prof. Devi Sridhar @devisridhar ICYMI my column: “How can we explain the gap between our growing knowledge about living longer and our collective health going backwards?” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Almost at the finish line with ABC Trial!! 5 more patients to recruit to the end of the trial ABC looks at if we can help patient outcomes post-ICU with more blood transfusions for anaemia. We need to see if they improve better after discharge Keep going!! x.com/i/status/193...

ECCRG (also on Blue Sky) @EdCriticalCare What a great day at The Gathering 2025 yesterday! We had 3 new partners join us for coffee and cake and discussions around what makes a good 'welcome' for new members, session on reviewing documents and Dr Tom Craven talked about the impact of PPI Partners

The Wildlife Trusts @WildlifeTrusts Week 2 of #30DaysWild is here! 🚴🚶‍🕺👩‍🦽 This week’s about connecting with nature through movement — walk, wheel, cycle, dance, or just stretch outdoors. However you enjoy it, every moment counts. Find ideas here! 👉 wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild-w...

NHS Golden Jubilee @JubileeHospital People 50-74 living in Scotland are sent a home bowel screening test every 2 years. The test can be done in the privacy of your home and returned using the pre-paid envelope provided. To find out more, visit nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening #BowelScreeningScotland

Walking Scotland @walking_scot BIG NEWS: Paths for All is now Walking Scotland! We’re making walking and wheeling work for EVERYONE Ready to walk and wheel with us? 👉http://walkingscotland.org.uk

Jenny King @scoopyoiseau A review of #Rehabilitation care provided to patients following an admission to an intensive care unit #ICU.NEW REPORT: Recovery Beyond Survival, by @NCEPOD and commissioned by @hqip.bsky.social