East Midlands Ambulance Service is urging people to think carefully about their alcohol consumption as the service expects its busiest night this year. The...
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CFRs say Ordnance Survey software pilot has helped save lives
An Ordnance Survey software pilot has helped save lives, so say the Community First Responders (CFRs) who used it. The prototype mobile web app was...
Emergency Care and Treatment Plan (ECTP) – latest update
Health professionals (including representatives of doctors, nurses and paramedics) together with representatives of patients and members of the public have been working together closely...
Environment Agency urges vigilance as ongoing flood impacts continue across northern England today
There remains ongoing flooding across Cumbria and parts of Lancashire. Severe flood warnings remain in place for the River Greta at Keswick, River Cocker...
South Western Ambulance Service supports staff to stay well with launch of new service
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is today launches an innovative new service as a measure to further support the physical and mental...
AACE plays part in transforming Urgent and Emergency Care strategy
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has welcomed the publication of a range of documents as part of NHS England’s ‘Transforming Urgent and Emergency...
St George’s paramedics to be trained in new clinical simulation centre, opened by Tooting MP Sadiq Khan
Nightclub fires and roadside crashes can now be emulated for vital paramedic training in a clinical simulation centre in St George’s Hospital. Opened by...
AACE to support London Ambulance Service during difficult period
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) was disappointed to learn that it was necessary for London Ambulance Service to be placed into special...
EMAS emergency service vehicles given excellence award
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has been recognised for the way it looks after and maintains its fleet of over 530 vehicles. The ambulance...
East Midlands Ambulance Service fighting back against violence towards staff
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has once again topped an NHS league table for taking legal action against people who assault frontline paramedics. Figures...
NACN launches consultation: Developing an ambulance commissioning strategy for the future
The NHS Clinical Commissioners’ National Ambulance Commissioners Network (NACN) has today launched a new discussion paper on the future of ambulance commissioning. ‘Developing an ambulance commissioning...
Reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning over winter
PHE advises people to get their fossil fuel and wood burning appliances checked by an appropriately registered engineer before winter sets in. With the...