Throughout the week, we will provide insight into the opportunities we offer and some of the perspectives of some of the learners. We will...
Category: North West Ambulance Service
Man given suspended sentence for vile assault on NWAS paramedic
On Monday 3 February 2025, Crewe Magistrates’ Court sentenced Raine to a 52-week suspended sentence, 100 hours of community service and rehabilitation activity requirements....
LGBT+ History Month
Adam Williams, LGBT+ Network Chair and Paramedic spoke to us about the work of activist Dr. Michael Farquhar to highlight LGBT+ History Month and...
CPR training and Chinese New Year: a life-saving connection
We recently made strong connections with 20 students from the Liverpool Chinese Students and Scholars Association (LCSSA). They took part in a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation...
Support sessions for our Apprentice Emergency Medical Technician role
It is no secret that we open our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) apprenticeship opportunities at least once a year. When will they open? It...
Mental health helplines that could help you this January
If you are in a mental health crisis, call 111 and select option two. By doing so, you can access round-the-clock support from a...
NWAS Director of People Lisa Ward on New Year Honours List
Our Director of People, Lisa Ward, from Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire, has featured in the 2024 King’s New Year Honours list. Lisa will receive a...
Making a stand against violence and aggression towards NWAS staff
Last week, NWAS joined forces with Cheshire Police’s night time economy (NTE) team, to make a stand against violence and aggression towards ambulance staff...
Uncovering the shocking abuse that NWAS call handlers face on a daily basis
Emergency workers come to work to care for those who need us most and should feel able to do so without fear of violence...
North West Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Executive
NWAS are pleased to announce the appointment of Salman Desai KAM as Chief Executive. The appointment follows an intensive recruitment process with involvement from...
North West Ambulance Service launches campaign to combat abuse against emergency workers
In just six months, there has been more than 1,000 recorded incidents of violence and aggression against our staff, which averages 165 incidents per month or five...
North West Ambulance Service urges the public to remember their repeat prescriptions ahead of the festive season
As we approach the Christmas bank holiday, NWAS urge you to plan ahead and order your repeat prescriptions early to avoid running out of...
