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Cardiff WEMS page, like it to keep up to date with events and teaching we have going on. What is WEMS? The Wilderness and Expedition Society (WEMS) is open to all healthcare and non-healthcare students. We offer exciting and educational opportunities which are very different experiences to those in a lecture theatre; the aim being to equip our members with hands on, practical teaching in the treat

ment of medical emergencies in a remote setting. This teaching is from older medical students, doctors and guest speakers, all of whom are highly enthusiastic. What other activities do we do? As well as teaching opportunities in the outdoors we also offer our members the chance to challenge themselves physically by taking part in our many events, including trips to Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia and local beaches for walking, camping, swimming and everything in between! Within WEMS strong friendships have been formed across different courses and year groups. WEMS is a welcoming and friendly society and we believe in the value of practical outdoor education, self challenge and team effort. If you are interested, come along to one of our events or weekends away and see for yourself what you can gain from WEMS! Or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask at: [email protected] or drop us a message on instagram!

16/03/2023

Come and join us on Sunday at 3pm for a dip in Jackson’s bay and bake sale with the Wet dippers society! Everyone is welcome to join member or not, so bring along all friends and housemates!!

All money made is going towards the Turkey Syria earthquake appeal. A voluntary donation of £3 ticket can be bought on the WEMs SU page and lots of yummy bakes will be available to buy.

On Monday 6 February, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey near the city of Gaziantep, devastating parts of Turkey and Syria and taking many lives. Donations to the appeal will help towards providing food, water and shelter, medical aid, rescue efforts and psychological support for those affected.

Look forward to seeing everyone there! Remember your layers!!! 🧤🧣

06/03/2023

After weeks and weeks of frustration not being able to get a minibus we finally have one for this Saturday!! (11/03/23)

This means one thing for all you budding Wembers... ITS PEN Y FAN TIME!!

Pen Y Fan is an absolute must do for every Cardiff student that loves to hike and it always makes for a great WEMS day out!

It is a tougher walk than Garth Hill so make sure you come prepared and dress appropriately for the weather as it can get pretty cold, wet and windy up there.

Tickets for the minibus are now available on the SU website for members.

Can't to see you all there!!

21/02/2023

Dear Cardiff Wembers!

Wild Trials are back for 2023 and we are looking to put a team together to compete!!

It is being held from the 21st - 23rd of April this year by Manchester WEMS in Ashworth Valley. Our team needs 4 members with at least one pre-clinical team member.

If you are interested in representing Cardiff WEMS please fill out the Google form below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzBpVWvSUBq8It7Es1HEReu76Lc3G7MSth9ZmsCIQ98bTaXA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Places will be allocated randomly once sign ups close.

28/11/2022

Christmas Meal 🎄🛷☃️🎅

Saturday 10th December
12 pm at the Crwys Pub

Prices:
Two Courses: £13.95
Three Courses: £16.95
£5 deposit required by
WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER.

To secure your place, complete the form in our bio/description or message us and we'll get your order and deposit sorted!

Everyone welcome and any dietary requirements or allergy information please drop us a message and we’ll do our best to help!

See you soon!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MEu3vWiVVki9vwZ1l3j8vKhTpB9UjHdKgnikLLIs7P5UM1paMEwwOE1QWEZNOUZHVVY4NVVFTzRJUC4u

24/11/2022

One certainly not to be missed especially if you are interested in Pre-Hospital medicine and Critical Care! 🩺🚑🏥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

MEDSERVE Wales teaching with Tony Hanks and Tim Austin.

Tuesday 6th December 2022
18:30 - 21:00
John Percival Building
Room TBC

We are lucky enough to have two members of MEDSERVE Wales, a prominent charity organisation focusing on pre-hospital care, coming to talk to us about their team. They will be covering topics including the history and work of MEDSERVE, trauma cases and an emergency medicine equipment demonstration.

One of the Founders of our very own WEMS, Tony Hanks is a Cardiff University alumni who now works as a Pre-Hospital emergency Medicine trainee at Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. He is a Senior Welsh Emergency medicine trainee, has worked for Physician Response Units in both Newport and Cardiff as well as a Clinical fellow with EMRTS and WAST. He’s built a wealth of experience he’s willing to share with us!

Joining Tony is Tim Austin, whose journey in PHEM commenced as a volunteer First Responder ultimately qualifying as a paramedic in 2012 from Staffordshire University having gained experience as a Student Paramedic with WMAS. Since qualification he has experienced several role's within the Ambulance Service: Advanced Paramedic, Joint Response Unit, Bronze Commander, Telephone Medicine to name but a few. He has also been fortunate to gain experience from working with London’s Tactical Response Unit, Toronto’s Paramedic Service, The Fire Service College and has undertaken two cycles of the EMRTS Clinical Attendant program. Currently, Tim is employed as a Senior Trauma Paramedic with WAST and volunteers as an Immediate Care Practitioner with MedServe Wales, holding accreditation with the British Association for Immediate Care (BASICS). His most recent educational achievement is the Diploma of Immediate Medical Care of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

This is a FREE event, but tickets are required to be 'purchased' from our SU page. Donations for Medserve Wales will be collected at the event.

As always, any questions please drop us a message! See you there!

(Limited tickets available)

https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/society/wems/products/

05/11/2022

Our next talk is focusing on 'Wilderness Physiology' with Dr Will Jones and will be happening on Wednesday 16th November at 6pm in 0.45 John Percival building.

The talk will cover topics including:
Hypothermia & Hyperthermia
Hyponatraemia & Dehydration
Altitude sickness

This is a ticketed event.
Tickets are now on sale on the SU website, free for members and £1 for non-members.

See you there for what is sure to be a very interesting and educational session!

04/11/2022

We are excited to announce that we have been able to organise fleeces for all WEMS members. The fleeces are available to past and present members.

The fleeces can be ordered here:
Cardiff Wilderness and Expedition Medicine https://customclubclothing.co.uk/shop/index.php?c=652

You can choose between the fleece with Cardiff University WEMS on the back or the one without. Prices are £31.25 and £26.25 respectively.
Personalisation is available on both fleeces for an additional £1.50 (leave the second line blank if you are non committee).

After ordering your fleece please fill out the below form to let us know how you would like to collect your fleece.
https://forms.office.com/r/BZv6SPdT59
If you are not able to collect from Cardiff we will be able to arrange postage to you.

Orders are open until Wednesday the 16th of November.

Any questions please message us

24/10/2022

Pub Quiz Time!
We’re having a social this Thursday! It’s a pub quiz at the North Star - starts at 8 pm and is £1 per head! Come and Join Us!

Any questions, drop us a message!

(8 pm, 27th October 2022 at the North Star)

19/10/2022

🚨 CALL FOR SIMULATED CASUALTIES 🚨

❗️A message on behalf of the team helping organising training exercises for emergency services in Wales.

Many of us in WEMS have helped out at these events before and they are a useful opportunity to observe how the various teams work together! Please have a read below and consider volunteering!

South Wales Emergency Services—hazardous area response paramedics, emergency response nurses and firefighters—are organising a large-scale replicated terrorist attack requiring volunteers to act as simulated casualties. No acting required, just enthusiasm!

These exercises are insightful and enjoyable events with opportunities to learn more about pre-hospital/emergency medicine.

🗓️Dates:
Wednesday 26th October
Wednesday 2nd November
Wednesday 9th November
Wednesday 16th November
Wednesday 23rd November
Wednesday 30th November

Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Location: St. Athan, Vale of Glamorgan.

Further information will be provided after registering✅

Sign up form: https://forms.gle/ZDiafE2hbvA5enss7

Approximately 30 volunteers are required so please bring along your friends too!

Volunteers can be medical students, work colleagues/friends, anyone studying healthcare/bioscience-related degrees, nurses, St Johns Ambulance volunteers, HCAs and any other AHPs etc! If you’re not sure if you can volunteer but would like to, drop Zoe a message for further information.

If you have scheduled teaching or placement during any of these events, we consider this to be a priority and that you should attend all scheduled teaching. If you do choose to volunteer with any of our events, please submit a relevant absence request form to your year directors.

Any questions, email [email protected] or you can message Zoe Bannister for further details!

13/10/2022

Come and join us THIS Sunday 16th October for a WEMS walk up Garth Hill! Sure to be a fun day out! 🍂🥾🪵🍁
We'll be meeting at Cathays train station at 10.50 am to catch the train up there!
The event is free but you'll need to buy a train ticket!
Please bring lunch/food with you!
FREE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SU WEBSITE!

06/10/2022

So here it is... A full weekend full of wilderness and expedition scenarios, walking through the beautiful Brecon Beacons and having a classic WEMS party on the Saturday night! We’ll be staying in a rural lodge bunkhouse overnight nestled in amongst farmlands. This is renowned as one of the best events on the WEMS calendar so definitely not one to miss. Tickets are now on sale on the SU website! 🍂🩺🍁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🎃💉

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Brecon
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Website

https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/society/wems/

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