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South Western Ambulance Service achieves global accreditation of excellence
Friday, 17th April, 2026
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has again been recognised as an Accredited Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Emergency Medical Dispatch, by... Read more
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North East Ambulance Service showcases electric vehicles to support patient care and cleaner air
Friday, 17th April, 2026
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) hosted an electric vehicle (EV) showcase this week, giving staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector... Read more
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Brake, the road safety charity, launches dedicated blue light gong at annual Fleet Champions Awards
Friday, 17th April, 2026
Brake, the road safety charity, has announced a new award for emergency services, recognising the role blue light personnel actively play in keeping roads safe... Read more
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The new HEART Pocket defibrillator from St John Ambulance could be a game-changer for community first responders
Tuesday, 14th April, 2026
Gareth Barker, Head of Event Healthcare at St John Ambulance When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, the first person on scene is often not always... Read more
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From the frontline to the finish line: emergency responder completes third Half Marathon in full response gear
Tuesday, 14th April, 2026
An emergency responder at London Ambulance Service has completed his third London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise vital funds for charity. For the third year running,... Read more
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Insight Expands Its Emergency Services Telematics Platform with HAAS Alert Partnership Bringing Digital Road Safety to the UK
Friday, 10th April, 2026
UK emergency services face mounting operational pressure: denser road networks, rising demand, and the need for faster, safer response times. Insight, the UKs leading telematics... Read more
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Essex & Herts Air Ambulance launches summer research programme
Monday, 9th March, 2026
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance is launching its first ever Summer Research Programme led by Dr Stephen Tatlow through its Centre for Excellence, which invests... Read more
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The Blue Light Show 2026 Announces Partnership with the Emergency Services Network to Bring Critical Communications Transformation to the Frontline
Monday, 2nd March, 2026
Home Office-led ESN programme to feature on the Critical Response stage at the UK’s leading emergency services event, as the transition from Airwave to next-generation... Read more
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Celebrates New CPR and Defibrillator Questions in Driving Theory Tests
Monday, 16th February, 2026
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has welcomed the announcement that, from early 2026, driving theory tests will include for the first time questions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation... Read more
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Remote Channel Island's new ambulance is a converted horse box thanks to material donation
Wednesday, 11th February, 2026
A former horse box has been converted into a new ambulance, thanks to materials donated by Ariel Plastics, so that it can be hitched up... Read more
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UKs first Emergency E-Bike Ambulance Fleet aims for rapid response at high-attendance events
Monday, 12th January, 2026
Operated by Acute Ambulance & Medical Services (AAMS), headquartered in Milton Keynes, this pioneering initiative marks a major innovation in marathon medical safety, response times,... Read more
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HELP Appeal Chairman Michael Henriques awarded MBE
Saturday, 3rd January, 2026
Michael Henriques, Chairman of the County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, has been awarded a MBE in recognition of his outstanding contribution to charitable service. Read more
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Welsh Ambulance Service unveils first fully electric vehicles
Thursday, 18th December, 2025
Ten MAXUS eDELIVER 5 vehicles have now entered service as part of the Trust’s ambition to reduce its carbon footprint. A further 20 Ford Transit... Read more
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AAT raises the bar in bed-to-bed transfer of patients
Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025
According to latest data, ambulance crews have the highest sickness rate in the NHS. Back and musculoskeletal problems are the 2nd biggest cause of absence(1). Read more
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KSS pre-hospital blood transfusions
Monday, 1st December, 2025
A new study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine has revealed improved physiology for patients suffering from non-traumatic major haemorrhage... Read more
