A team of experts and £1 million annual investment are part of a package of measures in the NHS Long Term Plan, to improve...
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Ambulance Leadership Forum 2018 – Speaker Presentations
A recap of presentations from the Ambulance Leadership Forum (ALF 2018) and the Global Paramedic Leadership Mental Health Summit (GPLMHS 2018) ...
NHS boss demands maximum punishment for every violent offence against paramedics
Simon Stevens told gathering of ambulance chiefs at ALF 2018 that he wanted to see the authorities take the toughest possible action against members...
North East Ambulance Service rated good by the CQC
England's Chief Inspector of Hospitals has rated NEAS as “Good” following a Care Quality Commission inspection of its services in October 2018. The...
“REMOVE, REMOVE, REMOVE” – NARU publishes refreshed Initial Operational Response materials
Refreshed guidance released to support control rooms, planners and first responders on early self-help actions for suspected deliberate or accidental exposure to a hazardous...
News story: NHS Long Term Plan launched
The 10-year plan includes measures to prevent 150,000 heart attacks, strokes and dementia cases, and better access to mental health services for adults and...
NHS Long-Term Plan ushers in new era – but beware of over-promising, says NHS Confederation
The NHS Long-Term Plan heralds an end of austerity for the health service, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation has said.
NARU showcases progress at national EPRR event Ambition 2018
The National Ambulance Resilience Unit’s commitment to stakeholder engagement took another step forward with a successful attendance at Ambition Expo 2018, the annual event...
WMAS welcomes news that school children are to be taught CPR
West Midlands Ambulance Service says thousands of lives could be saved in years to come with news that all secondary school children are to...
Ambulance staff recognised in New Year’s Honours List
Ten ambulance staff from services in England, Scotland and Wales have been formally recognised for their devotion to duty in Her Majesty the Queen’s...
HCPC announces decision on threshold level of qualification for paramedics
Last year the HCPC consulted on changing the threshold level of qualification required for entry to their Register for Paramedics....
“Drunk tanks” to ease NHS pressure
It is hoped that providing supervised units for revellers who have over-indulged will free up A&E staff...