Prime Minister David Cameron is to unveil plans for a rapid reaction force of UK medical experts to respond to future pandemics like Ebola.
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AACE responds to UNISON film on late finishes for ambulance staff
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has welcomed a new short film issued by UNISON that highlights the important concerns of ambulance staff...
AACE welcomes extension of pilot scheme to improve care for patients
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has today welcomed NHS England’s decision to expand the pilot scheme designed to reduce wasted ambulance journeys and improve...
Date and venue confirmed for 2016 Ambulance Leadership Forum
The 2016 Ambulance Leadership Forum (ALF) will be held at Hinckley Island Hotel in Leicestershire, on February 9th & 10th 2016. Hosted by the Association of...
Plan for ‘global army’ of medics
Plans for a global taskforce of 10,000 medics and scientists to tackle major disease outbreaks will be presented at the G7 summit, the BBC...
NHS trusts’ deficit rises to £822m
NHS trusts in England report a total deficit of £822m for last financial year, compared with £115m the previous year
Blue light services join forces to launch the UK’s first regional Emergency First Responder scheme
A new six-month pilot scheme will see East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) and the Fire and Rescue Services based in the region work together to...
Ebola crisis prompts $100m WHO fund
The World Health Organization is to set up a $100m emergency contingency fund following the Ebola outbreak, its director-general announces.
WMAS put 500 new lifesavers in place
A project designed to save dozens of lives across the West Midlands is already showing positive progress with a near 10% increase in the...
EMAS supporting the LGBT community
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has launched a new lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) network to increase its focus on staff well-being. The...
NHS prosecutions ‘not appropriate’
The Crown Office turns down a request by a health and safety expert to re-open investigations into dozens of incidents at NHS Ayrshire and...
Chief Executive appointed at EMAS
Following applications and an interview process involving strong candidates from an international field, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) Chairman, Pauline Tagg, has today appointed Sue...
