Intensive Care / Critical Care · Professional Society · UK
Intensive Care Society
ICS
SpecialtyIntensive Care / Critical Care
Research PrizesYes
The Intensive Care Society is the largest multi-professional intensive care membership organisation in the UK, dedicated to supporting members of all professions in critical care. It advances and promotes the care and safety of critically ill patients through education, research, standards, and advocacy.
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Specialty
Intensive Care / Critical Care
Abbreviation
ICS
Trainee Committee
No
Travel Grants
Not available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant Intensivist | Consultants currently working in intensive care. | — |
| Specialty Doctor | Those currently working as Specialty Doctors in intensive care. | — |
| Trainee Years 5-7 (Senior Trainee) | Trainee Doctors working in intensive care at ST5 and above. | — |
| Trainee Years 1-4 (Junior Trainee) | Trainee Doctors working in intensive care between ST1 and ST4. | — |
| Nurse | Nurses currently working in intensive care. | — |
| Pharmacist | Pharmacists currently working in Intensive Care. | — |
| Allied Health Professional | Allied health professionals currently working in intensive care, including professions on the NHS England AHP list and psychologists. | — |
| Associate | Those who are not eligible for any other membership subscription. | — |
| Student | Undergraduate students only. Postgraduate students should apply for a different category. | — |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
FUSIC® Accreditation Discount
Up to 50% discount on the FUSIC® accreditation programme for critical care ultrasound, with flexible learning pathways and mentorship.
State of the Art Congress Discount
Discount on the Society's annual State of the Art Congress, the UK's largest critical care event, offering learning, networking and presentation opportunities.
Learning Events Discounts
Discounts for varied learning events including popular study days.
Personal Accident Insurance
Up to £1,000,000 Personal Accident Insurance for patient transfers, available whenever needed.
Journal of the Intensive Care Society (JICS)
Free quarterly editions of the Journal of the Intensive Care Society, featuring peer-reviewed research and expert opinions.
Discounted ESICM Membership
Discounted membership to the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM).
Crit-IQ Logbook Discount
50% off the Crit-IQ Logbook which allows you to track professional development and clinical activity, documenting procedures, case reviews, and professional development records.
Member-Only Learning Portal
Access to a member-only learning portal with content tailored to your interests.
Christmas Lifestyle Rewards
Access to Christmas Lifestyle Rewards through the ICS rewards platform.
Wellbeing Hub
Access to the Wellbeing Hub offering resources for individuals and teams, as well as support for developing ICU psychology services.
Webinars and Podcasts
Access to webinars and podcasts on a range of educational topics, wellbeing support, and career journeys of members.
Networking Opportunities
Networking opportunities through events, digital media, and involvement in groups, committees, and collaborations with other organisations.
Professional Advisory Groups
Opportunity to shape the future of intensive care through Professional Advisory Groups.
Research Grants
Access to research grants awarded to ICU projects, with past winners securing significant additional funding.
Profession-Specific Webinars (2026)
New series of profession-specific webinars led by Professional Advisory Groups, free for members to attend, designed to support learning, collaboration, and professional development.
Membership Extension for Parental/Sick Leave
Members on parental leave or long-term sickness (more than one year) can apply to have their membership extended to cover the period of their absence from work.
EVENTS Events & Conferences
2026
SOA26 - State of the Art Congress
Birmingham · Conference
H3N2: Rapid clinical update and implications for this Winter
Webinar
2026
Profession-Specific Webinar Series
Webinar
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
New Investigator Award
Research grants of up to £15,000 per project (£30,000 total available) aimed primarily at encouraging new research workers, including applicants in training or recently appointed to a substantive post (within three years of consultant/senior lecturer appointment). Open to UK Members and Non-Members working within a UK trust or institution.
Professional Advisory Group (PAG) Membership
All fully paid-up ICS members are eligible to stand for election to the eight Professional Advisory Groups, which provide professional advice and expertise to Council and shape UK practice across all areas of intensive care.
State of the Art Congress Presentation Opportunities
Grant applicants may be expected to submit their work for presentation at the Research session of the State of the Art Congress. The congress offers learning, networking and presentation opportunities for all members.
Committees and Working Groups
Members can get involved in committees including the Research Committee, Learning Committee, Standards and Guidelines Committee, EDI Working Group, and others, providing national-level involvement in intensive care.