When you need emergency assistance in the UK, there are two short phone numbers you can call – these are 999 and 111.
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Category: North West Ambulance Service
Ambulance care assistant Gina reunited with patient after life-saving off-duty CPR
An Ambulance care assistant from our Patient Transport Service (PTS) recently performed life-saving CPR to a passer-by in need while off-duty. Gina was out...
NWAS’ Billie answers 10 millionth NHS 111 call
Congratulations to 111 Health Advisor Billie, who took the 10 millionth NHS 111 call since we moved systems in September 2020.
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School children tour new NWAS HART base in Liverpool
Pupils from Princes Primary and All Saints Primary schools in Liverpool were given a behind-the-scenes experience yesterday as they visited the brand-new home of...
Crawley cardiac arrest survivor thanks SECAmb team for ‘second chance at life’
A Crawley man who is celebrating a ‘second chance at life’ has thanked his lifesavers for that he has been able to meet his...
“Collaboration is vital for improving patient care”
Today, (8 July), we are celebrating International Paramedics Day. This year’s theme emphasises the importance of collaboration between paramedics and the communities they serve....
NWAS’ Megan picks up a Pride of Cumbria Award
Congratulations go to one of our Community Resuscitation Officers (CREO), Megan Stephenson, after she picked a Pride of Cumbria award.
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Ambulance service says, “be prepared” as hot weather returns to the North West
As temperatures are set to soar this week, we are sending a useful reminder to stay safe in the hot weather so that everyone...
Paramedic Paul Smith recognised in King’s Birthday Honours List
Senior Paramedic Team Leader Paul Smith has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his services to the community in Merseyside in the...
Paramedic Adam shares what Pride means to him
Meet Adam, one of our paramedics and co-chair of our LGBTQ+ staff network. Here’s more on what Pride means to him: “Once upon a...
NWAS shortlisted for national patient safety award
We’re proud to announce that our Learning Loop initiative has been shortlisted for a Patient Safety Education and Training Award as part of the...
NWAS says Thank You to their volunteers
We’re saying a huge thank you this week to our wonderful volunteers who give their own time to help people across the North West...
