Legal duty to self-isolate comes into force today, to ensure compliance and reduce spread of COVID-19...
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SCAS launches winter symptoms checker
There has been a significant increase in calls to South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SCAS) NHS 111 service over the last two...
A message from LAS’ Chief Executive on the sad passing of Reverend Simon Woodmore
It is with immense sadness that I have to announce the death of our friend and colleague Reverend Simon Woodmore, who passed away on...
Resuscitation Council UK introduces updated ReSPECT form to further support conversations about care in a future emergency
Following feedback from professionals, patients and their families, RCUK has improved the ReSPECT (Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment) process which supports conversations about...
Award-winning show “Ambulance” returns to shine spotlight on heroes of country’s busiest ambulance service
A prime-time documentary will show the commitment of our ambulance crews and control room staff on the front-line of emergency care in London and...
Duke of Cambridge marks Emergency Services Day in Belfast and convenes new Emergency Responder Senior Leaders Board to address mental health
The Duke’s visits come after he convened the first meeting of the Emergency Responder Senior Leader Board yesterday, which includes AACE Chair Daren Mochrie...
Tougher sentencing to protect ambulance staff
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is calling on the court system to impose the full powers available to them when it comes to sentencing...
LAS Paramedic COVID-19 survivor
A paramedic who survived COVID-19 is calling on others who have recovered from the virus to join him in donating blood plasma that could...
NHS 111 First North West launch
Following pilot schemes in other regions the new service which aims to reduce overcrowding and risk of transmitting COVID-19 in hospital emergency departments is...
UK celebrates Emergency Services Day
People across the UK are coming together today to honour those who work in the NHS and emergency services as part of Emergency Services...
National Ambulance Safeguarding Week: 14 – 20 September 2020
The week will have a specific focus each day, including Professional Standards & Conduct, Domestic Abuse, Self-neglect and Hoarding, the Mental Capacity Act ...
NARU publishes new Clinical Update – September 2020
This document explains how NARU is moving forward with addressing clinical skills across all NHS Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) units....
