Welcome to NIVAS

Welcome to the website of NIVAS, the independent and multi-professional society specialising in vascular access and infusion therapies.

NIVAS is the first independent multi-professional society to be founded in the UK in this century. It is the new voice for all those involved in vascular access and infusion therapies.

The society was founded in July 2009 in order to promote excellence in this specialised field of patient care. We believe that we can advance practice through communication, collaboration and education.

As infusion therapy and vascular access continues to evolve, there is a need, now more than ever, for a co-ordinated approach to practice amongst healthcare professionals across the UK. The formation of a society and an annual conference is vital to ensure success in the specialty and quality care for patients.

NIVAS hopes to engage nurses, anaesthetists, radiologists, microbiologists, pharmacists and other health professionals involved in the insertion and management of vascular access and infusion therapy.  NIVAS recognises the important role that you as an individual can play in advancing this specialty and would encourage your involvement with the society.

The 2nd Annual NIVAS Conference took place over 15 - 16 June 2011. The speaker presentations and conference report are available to view by NIVAS members. Please click here to view the conference materials.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: The first NIVAS CVADs Workshop will take place on Friday 2nd March 2012 in London. Click here for more information.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: The 3rd Annual NIVAS Conference will be taking place over 21-22 May 2012 in London. Click here for more information.

For further information and joining instructions please contact NIVAS@succinctcomms.com. We look forward to working with you.