A paramedic from London Ambulance Service has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the profession. Dr Vince Clarke has received a fellowship award...
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The Scottish Ambulance Service urges public to become lifesavers at Restart a Heart Live
The Scottish Ambulance Service is urging the public to become lifesavers by signing up for a free 20-minute event on Wednesday 1 October.
The volunteering leadership maturity matrix – a case study and feedback from EMAS
EMAS have kindly provided feedback regarding their recent use of the volunteering leadership maturity matrix tool, providing some helpful insights into how they have utilised...
AACE publishes issue 15 of our quarterly newsletter, Keeping Pace
The fifteenth edition of Keeping PACE, our quarterly update for ambulance service employees and volunteers, is now available for download...
Honouring Professor Douglas Chamberlain
Professor Douglas Chamberlain CBE, founder of paramedicine in Europe, transformed emergency care through pioneering training and advocacy. His legacy includes CPR education, academic contributions,...
Building communities in the workplace
Staff support networks in ambulance services foster inclusion, connection, and shared advocacy across diverse roles. They empower staff through mentorship, workshops, and leadership opportunities,...
Protecting our people: confronting violence against the ambulance workforce
In a direct appeal to senior UK decision-makers, AACE Chair Jason Killens wrote to health ministers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to...
Shaping the future of ambulance commissioning: AACE publishes position paper to inform 2025/26 review
AACE’s 2025 commissioning position paper calls for urgent reform of ambulance commissioning to align with NHS priorities for integrated, community-based urgent care. It proposes...
Changing culture, changing lives: A national focus on sexual safety and reducing misogyny in UK ambulance services
The NASPF’s July 2025 workshop united 70 ambulance leaders and union reps to tackle sexual safety and misogyny. Anchored by AACE’s national approach, it...
New guidance for ambulance staff: Supporting patients with assistance dogs
Ambulance staff across the UK now have nationally agreed principles for engaging with patients who rely on assistance or guide dogs - supporting safe,...
Fit for the Future: England’s 10-Year Health Plan
Following extensive public and health sector engagement, the plan marks a turning point in how healthcare is conceptualised, prioritising prevention, digital transformation, and community-based...
Welsh Ambulance Service demonstrates commitment to environmental management standard
The Welsh Ambulance Service has successfully retained its ISO 14001 accreditation for another year. The accreditation reinforces the Trust’s ongoing commitment to reducing environmental...
