Emergency response teams from across the North West came together yesterday for a workshop focused on sharing knowledge, strengthening partnerships and improving the coordinated...
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Treble swimming gold for HART Paramedic Carl
Hazardous Area Response Team Paramedic Carl Barkley is celebrating after becoming a treble GB Masters swimming champion....
Family backs emergency services’ Bonfire Night safety message after young girl seriously injured by firework
We’re joining emergency service partners across Lancashire in urging people to stay safe this Bonfire Night, following a serious incident which left a four-year-old...
One Tonne Challenge inspires colleagues to take action for the environment
Our colleagues have exceeded their environmental challenge target, collecting more than 1.18 tonnes of plastic in just 10 weeks.
The post One Tonne...
Ambulance Awareness Day comes to Penrith
We are excited to invite you to an Ambulance Awareness Day in Penrith, taking place on Thursday 26 November 2026 at Penrith Conference Centre,...
Thanking the people at the heart of our control rooms
We have over 1,900 staff in our Integrated Contact Centre including call handlers, dispatchers, clinicians, support staff and managers working across our 999, 111,...
North West emergency services come together to share expertise at specialist incident workshop
Emergency response teams from across the North West came together yesterday for a workshop focused on sharing knowledge, strengthening partnerships and improving the coordinated...
NWAS volunteers recognised for making a difference in their communities
Two of our volunteers have been recognised for the difference they make in their local communities, with both receiving awards for their dedication and...
Giving back to the next generation at NWAS
As a paramedic, Mike knows how important it is to have the right skills and confidence when it matters most. Outside of work, he’s...
NWAS partners with local Age UK organisations to help prevent falls this winter
Together we’re delivering falls-prevention sessions for people most at risk of falling and those who support older people. Falls significantly impact the NHS, costing more...
Our people, their cadet stories
To mark National Cadets Week, we’re celebrating some of our colleagues who have a connection with the cadets. From those who joined as cadets...
From army to NWAS ambulance service: a career built on experience
When most people think about a career in the ambulance service, they probably don't imagine it starting in the army, followed by nursing and...
