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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The NHS – reality returns after polling day
Hugh Pym on the turbulent times ahead for the NHS
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