Penthrox is a fast-acting pain relief medication that patients breathe in if they have experienced a traumatic injury which is currently carried by ambulance crews. The trial...
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Cold snap sees 20% rise in calls 999 calls to SCAS
Over the busy Christmas week, there were 14,769 calls to 999 (22-28 December) whereas in the last seven days there have been 17,468 calls...
SECAmb research helping to share future of pre-hospital care
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) Critical Care Paramedics (CCPs) have recently contributed to two important publications to help shape the future of pre-hospital...
NWAS Community First Responder Awarded MBE
Rossendale Community First Responder (CFR), Dawn Taylor, affectionately known amongst her colleagues as ‘Mother’ has been awarded the prestigious British Empire Medal (MBE) in...
Ambulance service plea for responsible behaviour over New Year celebrations amid winter pressures
As we prepare to welcome in the New Year, Yorkshire Ambulance Service is appealing to the public to use its emergency services wisely during...
More ambulances on West Midlands roads as WMAS expands frontline fleet
Patients in the West Midlands are set to benefit from a multi-million pound investment which will see the number of ambulances on the frontline...
AACE publishes new Cultural Calendar for 2026
We are pleased to share the 2026 AACE Cultural Calendar, as a resource for all our member trusts, staff and volunteer teams. We hope...
UK ambulance staff recognised for outstanding service in King Charles’ New Year Honours List
The 2026 King's New Year Honours list has seen the King's Ambulance Service Medal (KAM) awarded to ambulance employees from South Western, Welsh, West...
Ambulance crews prepare for one of the busiest nights of the year as paramedics urge revellers to celebrate safely
London Ambulance Service is making final preparations for one of its busiest nights of the year as London welcomes in 2026. There will be...
Looking after yourself during the cold snap
Cold weather, combined with increased demand between Christmas and New Year, puts additional pressure on our ambulance services and the wider NHS. Seeking help...
FORMER MEDICAL DIRECTOR RECOGNISED FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO WMAS AND THE AMBULANCE SECTOR
Dr Alison Walker has been awarded the King’s Ambulance Medal, recognising her dedication and distinguished service to the ambulance sector....
Everything I could wish for at Christmas – grandad thanks London Ambulance Service crews who saved his life
A grandad has thanked London Ambulance Service crews for saving his life, meaning he was able to celebrate this Christmas surrounded by his family....
