On 7 November 2025, we proudly hosted our Volunteer Celebration Event at the beautiful Garstang Country Hotel and Golf Course, a day dedicated to...
Category: North West Ambulance Service
International Control Room Week – Duty Senior Clinician Asha is one of our Heroes in Headsets
For International Control Room Week, Duty Senior Clinician Asha shares an insight into her new role, and what goes on in NWAS control centres.,,,
Help ambulance crews find you quickly during dark nights
When the clocks go back, the nights get longer – and while it's dark, it can be a challenge for ambulance crews to find...
Save a life in half an hour with NWAS
At venues across the North West, NWAS-trained volunteers will be running free drop-in sessions to teach members of the public basic life-saving skills, including...
Major Incident in Crumpsall
Following reports of an incident on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene. We are currently assessing the situation...
Working with British Islamic Medical Association to save lives
This weekend, our Community Resuscitation Team joined forces with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) for their Lifesaver initiative, which equips people with...
New HART base officially opened in Liverpool
Our new specialist ambulance base has officially opened its doors in Liverpool. Elm Point will be home to one of the two Hazardous Area...
NWAS receives ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted
We have received a “good” rating from its latest inspection by Ofsted.
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North West urged to use NHS 111 online over summer bank holiday
As a heatwave continues across the country and within the North West, the region is being reminded to use NHS111 online as their first point of...
999 or 111: which should you use?
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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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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