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IMPACTExtricationTraining ReachestheArctic
NewPublication:Trappedand Traumatised
IMPACT’sevidence-basedextricationtraining continuestoextenditsglobalreach,withrecent teachingdeliveredtorespondersontheNorth SlopeofAlaska DeliveredbyDrMichaelLevy,the sessionsparkedrealmomentsofreflection, includingthestrikingquestion,“Howhavewebeen doingitwrongforthislong?”.It’sareminderthat themostmeaningfultransformationinextrication isn’ttechnicalbutcultural,drivenbypatientcentredpriorities,strongmulti-agencyteamwork, evidence-ledpractice,andthewillingnessto challengelong-heldbeliefs.
We’repleasedtoshareanewopenaccessscopingreview exploringthepsychologicalsequelaeofentrapmentfollowing motorvehiclecollision(MVC),publishedintheScandinavian JournalofTrauma,ResuscitationandEmergencyMedicine. AlthoughMVC-entrapmentisknowntoincreasephysicalinjury severityandmortalityrates,thisreviewhighlightsanevidence gapinthepsychologicalsequelaeofMVC-entrapment The authorsidentifykeythemes,includingperceivedthreattolife, lossofcontrol,andtheimportanceofsupportivehumancontact -alongsidereportsofclinicallysignificantmentalhealth outcomes.Theyfurtheradvocatefortrauma-informedrescue practices,includingfacilitatedself-extrication,deploymentof extricationbuddies,andpsychologicalinterventionsduringthe emergencyresponseandbeyond.ReadMore.
StrengtheningOurExpertise
WearedelightedtointroduceDrNicolaLesteras ourLeadforSafeguardingandEthicalPractice Nicolaisamentalhealthnursespecialisingin psychologicaltraumaandtraumaticbereavement. Sheadvisesorganisationsacrossstatutory,nonstatutory,andcorporatesectors,helpingthem embedtrauma-informedandethicallygrounded approachestovictimandfamilyengagement.In 2023NicolawasawardedaPhDinPoliticsand InternationalRelationsbyCardiffUniversityforher researchexploringtheexperiencesofbereaved militaryfamilies Shebringstotheteamanexpertise intraumainformedqualitativeresearch methodologyinadditiontoherclinicalbackground.
NewWorkstream:Trauma-InformedResearchandVicariousTraumaSupport
Wearestrengtheningourapproachto traumainformedresearchtobettersupportanyonein ourteam,orthoseweworkwith,whomaycomeinto contactwithsensitiveordistressingmaterial.Ournew
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IMPACT’SUpcomingOnlineResearchSeminars: InternationalWomen’sDay2026
TanyaFosdick
ResearchDirectoratAgilysis,TrusteeattheRoadSafetyTrustandPrincipalResearch AssociateatRoadSafetyAnalysis
DrClaireBaker
SchmidtAIforScienceResearchFellowinDesignEngineeringatImperialCollege London
AssociateProfessorShwetaGidwani
Emergencymedicinephysician,anacademic&educatoringlobalemergencyand injurycare
Date:11March2026
Time:12pm–1:30pmGMT
SeminarOverview
TocelebrateInternationalWomen’sDay2026,we’reexploringthisyear’sthemeGiveto Gain,highlightinghowgenerosity,collaboration,andliftingwomenupdrivesshared growthandmeaningfulimpact.We’reexcitedtowelcomethreeinspiringspeakers,each bringinguniqueinsightandexperiencetothisimportantconversation.Talkswillinclude:
‘BreakingthePattern:ChoosingSupportOverCompetitioninaMale-dominatedWorld’ ‘ReclaimingGenerosity:LessonsfromtheFrontlineofGlobalHealth’
Joinusaswereflect,learn,andcelebratetheincredibleimpactofwomenwholeadwith generosityandcreatepathwaysforotherstothrive.
Whocanattendourseminars?
Participationisfree,andopentoeveryonewithaninterestinpost-collisionresearchand traumacare.Presentationsaredesignedtoengagebothexperiencedresearchersand thosenewtothefield.Ourspeakersandcontentreflectdiverseglobalperspectives, includinginsightsfromLMICs,whereinnovative,resource-adaptedsolutionsareoften developedandtested
TheIMPACTExtricationCourse
(inpartnershipwiththeResusRoomPodcast)
OurExtricationelearningcoursehasnowbeenavailableforseveralmonthsandcontinues tosupportrespondersinrefiningtheirapproachtopostcollisioncare.Designedforall professionalsattendingroadtrafficcollisions,includingambulance,fire,police,highways, andvolunteernetworks.
ThecourseisgroundedinthelatestfindingsfromtheEXITproject,endorsedbytheFaculty ofPreHospitalCare,andalignedwithJESIP,JRCALC,andNationalOperationalGuidance. AcrosstwohoursofCPDaccreditedcontent,itbringstogetherexpertinterviews,practical demonstrations,real-worldscenarios,andknowledgecheckstochallengelongheld assumptionsandtransformhowweapproachextrication Aboveall,itreinforcesashift towardpatientcentredextrication,focusingonreducingentrapmenttime,enablingearlier clinicalcare,andsupportingsafer,morecoordinateddecisionmakingonscene.
InpartnershipwithDevonAirAmbulance
GetEXITReadywithourhandson,multiagencyworkshopavailableforDevon’sfirst responders.Thiscourseisaboutmorethancuttingmetal-it’saboutsavinglivesthrough smarter,faster,andsaferdecisions Together,we’llchallengelong-heldbeliefs,introduce newtoolsliketheU-STEPOutapproach,andputpatient-centredrescueattheheartof everydecision.Freeforfirstresponders(orstudentsworkingwithinanemergency setting)inDevon.
Dates:2nd,7th&14thApril2026
Location:MiddlemoorFireStation,Exeter
DevelopingAwarenessofVicariousTrauma-Training
DrNicolaLester,withPartnershipforYoungLondon,willbeleadingasessionaimedat increasingawarenessofvicarioustraumaforstaff(regardlessoftheirrole)withinthe organisation.Combiningtraininginputwithprotectedtimeandfacilitatedspacefor reflectionandexplorationofexperiences,thesessionisdesignedtoenhanceinsightandto generateideasforself-care
Date:28April2026
Time:10am–11:30amGMT
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TheTransportCommitteehasopenedacallforevidenceontheGovernment’snewRoad SafetyStrategy,thefirstmajornationalplaninoveradecade.Itaskswhetherthestrategy’s ambitioustargets,includinga65%reductioninpeoplekilledorseriouslyinjured(KSI)by 2035,areachievableandsupportedbystrongevidence.Theinquiryinvitesviewsonissues includingspeedlimitmanagement,safetyonruralroads,andlessonsfrominternational andUKpractice Thisisanimportantchanceforstakeholderstohelpshapethefutureof roadsafetypolicy. Inothernews:callsforevidence
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