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Frostbite should be assessed and managed by a clinician experienced in frostbite care. While IFRG-UK cannot act as your treating clinician, we can provide you with general advice, support the clinician who is looking after you and, where possible, signpost patients to appropriate local services.
For urgent frostbite advice contact IFRG-UK via WhatsApp +44 7418 627 503

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Frostbite should be assessed and managed by a clinician experienced in frostbite care. While IFRG-UK cannot act as your treating clinician, we can provide you with general advice, support the clinician who is looking after you and, where possible, signpost patients to appropriate local services.
For urgent frostbite advice contact IFRG-UK via WhatsApp +44 7418 627 503

Message us via Whatsapp
International Frostbite Resource Group UK

Frostbite Expertise When It Matters

The International Frostbite Resource Group UK (IFRG-UK) connects patients, clinicians, and those working in extreme environments with trusted, evidence based frostbite advice and specialist support, wherever it is needed.

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Welcome to our frostbite information resource. This website has been created to provide accessible, evidence-based information for both members of the public and healthcare professionals seeking to better understand frostbite, its prevention, recognition, and management. Whether you are looking for guidance on staying safe in cold environments, learning about treatment options, or accessing clinical resources, we hope you find this website informative, practical, and useful.

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APEX Extreme Physiology...

APEX Extreme Physiology...

10/12/2026 - 11/12/2026

Celebrating 25 years of Altitude Physiology Expeditions (APEX), this conference brings together scientists, clinicians, explorers, and innovators to push the boundaries of physiology in extreme...

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Quality in Emergency Care Committee

Quality in Emergency Care Committee

The Quality in Emergency Care Committee at The Royal College of Emergency Medicine has kindly agreed to include a link to IFRG-UK on its Clinical Standards and Guidance webpage.

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IFRG launched at ISMM

IFRG launched at ISMM

At last week’s World Mountain Medicine Conference in Hathersage, IFRG-UK welcomed members from the USA and Canada to officially launch the International Frostbite Resource Group and unveil...

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