The BASICS Scotland office will be closed from 5pm Thursday 23rd December 2021 until 9am Wednesday 5th January 2022. We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes. For our responders making themselves available to respond to emergencies over the festive period, may you have a Read More …

Name: Lisa Macinnes Job Title: Director of Education. Basics Scotland Role within BASICS Scotland: Educational Consultancy Area of Scotland you work in: National/Edinburgh         What made you want to work in the world of medicine? I ultimately wanted to care and help ease suffering, as cliche as that often sounds. I’m still Read More …

Name: Carol Robb Job Title: Events Co-ordinator Role within BASICS Scotland: Organising all face to face events Area of Scotland you work in: Auchterarder       What made you want to get involved with the work of BASICS Scotland? I love working for a charity that has a wide-ranging impact across Scotland. BASICS is Read More …

Name: Zoë Smeed  Job Title: Consultant in Emergency Medicine, PHEM and Retrieval Medicine  Role within BASICS Scotland: BASICS Instructor  Area of Scotland you work in: West      What made you want to work in the world of medicine? Ability to be able to care and help people. Work in multi-agency/multi-disciplinary teams in a variety of different Read More …

Name: Lorna Duff Job Title: General Manager Role within BASICS Scotland: As above Area of Scotland you work in: Allover     What made you want to get involved with the work of BASICS Scotland? I was lucky enough to work in collaboration with BASICS Scotland when in my role at The Sandpiper Trust so Read More …

Name: Heather Sinclair Job Title: Clinical Educator Role within BASICS Scotland: As above Area of Scotland you work in: Allover         What made you want to work in the world of medicine? I have always been interested in helping people and especially in emergency situations. I attained my first aid course at Read More …

Name: Lucy Powls Job Title: Educational Lead, SMMDP Role within BASICS Scotland: Teaches maternity and neonatal emergencies Area of Scotland you work in: Allover         What made you want to get involved with the work of BASICS Scotland? In my role as Educational Lead for SMMDP, I facilitate and teach on courses for a Read More …

Name: Sonja Marwick Job Title: Clinical Training Officer – SAS Role within BASICS Scotland: Instructor  Area of Scotland you work in: Orkney         What made you want to work in the world of medicine? I always worked with animals, in particular horses, so keeping them healthy is really important. Diagnosing and treating Read More …

Name: Lucy Pearce Job Title: Responder Administrator Role within BASICS Scotland: Supporting and setting up responders Area of Scotland you work in: Based in Aberuthven, Perthshire         What made you want to get involved with the work of BASICS Scotland? I have a strong interest in health care and supporting the NHS. Read More …