The World Health Organization is to set up a $100m emergency contingency fund following the Ebola outbreak, its director-general announces.
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WMAS put 500 new lifesavers in place
A project designed to save dozens of lives across the West Midlands is already showing positive progress with a near 10% increase in the...
EMAS supporting the LGBT community
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has launched a new lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) network to increase its focus on staff well-being. The...
Health highlights from the BBC
Nick Triggle looks back on the major health stories of the past few weeks.
NHS prosecutions ‘not appropriate’
The Crown Office turns down a request by a health and safety expert to re-open investigations into dozens of incidents at NHS Ayrshire and...
Crush syndrome: Saving life in Nepal
What medical supplies does quake-hit Nepal most need?
Chief Executive appointed at EMAS
Following applications and an interview process involving strong candidates from an international field, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) Chairman, Pauline Tagg, has today appointed Sue...
The NHS – reality returns after polling day
Hugh Pym on the turbulent times ahead for the NHS
How many staff does the NHS need?
How many staff does the NHS need?
SECAmb paramedics join Nepal aid effort
Two South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) paramedics have joined the aid effort set up to help the victims of the Nepal earthquake. Thanet-based...
Worried parents ‘put pressure on A&E’
Worried parents are putting "extra pressure" on A&E departments, leading doctors and nurses warn.
Three WMAS staff head for the disaster zone in Nepal
Three members of staff with West Midlands Ambulance Service are en-route to Nepal to assist in the humanitarian rescue operation. It follows the powerful...
