aace.org.uk https://aace.org.uk/ Bringing together skills, expertise and shared knowledge in ambulance services Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:00:32 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Expanded role for ambulance services could benefit patients and staff https://aace.org.uk/news/expanded-role-for-ambulance-services-could-benefit-patients-and-staff/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:46:12 +0000 https://aace.org.uk/?p=9431139 NHS ambulance leaders are calling for a fresh approach to designing and delivering urgent and emergency care, including an expanded role for paramedics in helping to treat people...

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NHS ambulance leaders are calling for a fresh approach to designing and delivering urgent and emergency care, including an expanded role for paramedics in helping to treat people at home and ease pressure on hospitals.


Ambulance24 vision - front coverA vision for the NHS ambulance sector, developed by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) in partnership with NHS Providers and NHS Confederation, says ambulance services’ core remit will always be to provide emergency response to those who have a life-threatening health need and to major incidents.


However this is a relatively small proportion of what ambulance services do, and the report finds that there is great potential in extending and formalising a wider remit in urgent and emergency care (UEC) which could help solve some of the key system pressures, reduce the risks for patients and offer a more positive, supportive and productive environment for staff.


The report calls for a stronger focus on prevention and a shift in the balance of investment to out-of-hospital services when designing urgent and emergency care. Within this, it says there is greater potential for ambulance services to develop with two clear remits, as:

  1. the lead coordinator and navigator for access to UEC and support agencies, making efficient use of multi-professional, integrated clinical hubs and assessment services at system level, and
  2. responders to patients needing out-of-hospital care, with more direct referral pathways to other parts of the system, and advanced skill sets and paramedicine models to safely keep more patients at home.

It says ambulance services are well placed to become “system leaders” in this change because they already have:

  • 24/7 regional/national infrastructure enabling them to see issues, gaps, and connections that others cannot
  • highly skilled, increasingly multi-professional workforces, with a range of skill sets able to triage and operate autonomously in all environments
  • the trust of the public and interaction with patients in their own environments, and the ability to engage with ‘hard to reach’ patients
  • interoperable telephony and connectivity infrastructure, supporting the interface with all parts of UEC across primary, secondary, community and mental health care
  • data insight in real time that can provide early warning intelligence across local systems.

The report concludes that investment to increase recruitment and development of paramedics and the wider ambulance services’ clinical workforce could provide good value for money and reap rewards in getting patients access to the most appropriate care first time.

The report includes several case studies setting out the benefits of this approach, but it says these approaches are being implemented in small pockets across the country and often not part of an overall UEC system strategy.


The managing director of AACE, Anna Parry, said:

Having developed this vision with our members, we really welcome the support of NHS Providers and NHS Confederation in engaging with our health and social care partners to increase understanding of our ideas and stimulate new conversation and constructive thinking – with the ultimate aim of providing the best possible care to our patients and populations.


The chief executive of NHS Providers, Sir Julian Hartley, said:

We know there is real potential in consolidating the role of ambulance services in coordinating and delivering urgent care, bringing benefits for patients and staff. This can be a key ingredient of a wider shift in the NHS towards a stronger focus on prevention and more care provided closer to home. I know this is something that trust leaders across the provider sector want to see.


The chief executive of NHS Confederation, Matthew Taylor, said:

For most people, being treated at or as close to home as possible is what is what is best for their health and how they want to be cared for. Ambulance providers have great potential to help solve some of the key pressures on the NHS and improve how urgent and emergency care is provided for their populations, with a greater shift towards prevention and treating people at or closer to home.

We are already seeing many examples of where they are working successfully with partners to make a positive difference to the care people receive and this needs to continue to be supported.


Read the vision for the NHS ambulance sector here.

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Changes to SECAmb’s leadership team https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/changes-to-our-senior-leadership-team/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:16 +0000 https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/?p=21749 As we continue to build and strengthen the leadership of the organisation, we are making a number of changes to our senior leadership team...

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“Dream comes true” at LAS as 89-year-old former ambulance driver takes trip down memory lane https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/2024/03/12/dream-come-true-89-year-old-former-ambulance-driver-takes-trip-down-memory-lane/ Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:51:05 +0000 https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/?p=36274 A great-grandfather who used to work for London Ambulance Service and was recently cared for by paramedics has visited the ambulance station where he worked as a driver in the ..

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SECAmb celebrates International Women’s Day https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/trust-celebrates-international-womens-day/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:45:24 +0000 https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/?p=21733 We were pleased to celebrate the role of women across SECAmb by hosting an event to mark International Women’s Day (8 March)...

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Happy International Women’s Day from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives https://aace.org.uk/news/happy-international-womens-day-from-the-association-of-ambulance-chief-executives/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:27:32 +0000 https://aace.org.uk/?p=9424250 Throughout the week and especially today ambulance trusts have been coming together to inspire, educate, and empower all, highlighting this year's theme of #InspireInclusion...

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Throughout the week and especially today ambulance trusts have been coming together to inspire, educate, and empower all, highlighting this year’s theme of #InspireInclusion.


East of England Ambulance Service held a collaborative event with Essex Police and the Deputy Police and Fire Commissioner where attendees were able to listen and engage with a range of speakers on topics including domestic abuse, mental health and wellbeing, menopause, neurodiversity, and miscarriage.


South East Coast Ambulance Service held a face to face event with presentations and a menopause café followed by three monthly spotlights on SECAmb women sharing their inspirational stories.


South Western Ambulance Service are holding a virtual conference designed for all colleagues to attend and featuring thought-provoking discussions, inspiring words from guest speakers and colleagues, and engaging sessions focused on various aspects of women’s empowerment, leadership, and progression.


West Midlands Ambulance Service are holding a face to face event with a number of guest speakers, a self-defence class and a coach talking about self-esteem and confidence.


The Welsh Ambulance Service hosted lunchtime learning sessions on Women in Tech and Male Allyship as well as an International Women’s Day Celebration Coffee Morning.


Helen Vine, Assistant Director at AACE;

 Whatever you are doing to celebrate this week and especially today, thank you to all women, those who identify as women and male allies for inspiring inclusion in ambulance services every day.


Helen Ray, Chair of the National Ambulance Women’s Network and Chief Executive of North East Ambulance Service;

It is a privilege to be working alongside women leaders across our sector. The theme this year is #inspireinclusion and I want to recognise the work that is being driven forward by you through our networks and in day-to-day work – there is no doubt that together this will help us to grow and improve for each other and future generations of women in our services.


If you would like to find out more about the women’s network in your trust, here is the list of trust contacts.

Happy International Women’s Day everyone!

 

 

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National survey shows record improvements to working lives of staff at LAS, the country’s busiest ambulance service https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/2024/03/07/national-survey-shows-record-improvements-to-working-lives-of-staff-at-countrys-busiest-ambulance-service/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:47:20 +0000 https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/?p=36240 More than 5,000 staff responded to the survey reporting improved positivity in 90 of 97 question areas especially relating to teamwork and learning and development Staff scores improved in all...

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London Ambulance Service commemorates colleagues in poignant ceremony https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/2024/03/04/london-ambulance-service-commemorates-colleagues-in-poignant-ceremony/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:10:45 +0000 https://www.londonambulance.nhs.uk/?p=36224 Staff from London Ambulance Service (LAS) remembered those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic at a special ceremony held today (Monday 4 March). Staff gathered in the memorial ...

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Study into use of video streaming technology during 999 calls published https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/study-into-use-of-video-streaming-technology-during-999-calls-publishedstudy-into-use-of-video-streaming-technology-during-999-calls-published/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:22:48 +0000 https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/?p=21709 Innovative technology enabling ambulance service dispatchers to view footage from the scene of trauma incidents via video live streaming from mobile phones is feasible to implement and evaluate, a new study led ...

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TASC launch new podcast on reducing misogyny and improving sexual safety in the ambulance service https://aace.org.uk/news/tasc-launch-new-podcast-on-reducing-misogyny-and-improving-sexual-safety-in-the-ambulance-service/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:11:10 +0000 https://aace.org.uk/?p=9416753 In this first podcast, the Ambulance Staff Charity’s CEO, Karl Demian sits down with Bron Biddle, Programme Lead at AACE to discuss the issue of sexual safety in the UK’s […]

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In this first podcast, the Ambulance Staff Charity’s CEO, Karl Demian sits down with Bron Biddle, Programme Lead at AACE to discuss the issue of sexual safety in the UK’s ambulance service.


The Reducing Misogyny and Improving Sexual Safety in the Ambulance Service programme was officially launched at the 2023 Ambulance Leadership Forum.

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Included in the launch were three publications covering what we know, a consensus statement and the next steps.


More information about the podcast, programme of work and official publications is available here. 


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If you need help, contact them on 02477 987 922 or email them here.

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New cards to help deliver instant patient feedback at SECAmb https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/new-cards-to-help-deliver-instant-patient-feedback/ Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:46:43 +0000 https://www.secamb.nhs.uk/?p=21705 Patients will soon be able to instantly provide feedback on the care given to them with the introduction of new feedback cards on every South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) ambulance...

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