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AMBULANCE SERVICE ASKS PARTY GOERS TO STOP AND THINK ABOUT DRINK
Thursday, 17th December, 2009
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) is pleading with the regions' party goers to stop and think about drink this Christmas. With many people... Read more
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Ambulance of the future
Friday, 11th December, 2009
Four third year Engineering undergraduates from Oxford University charged with designing the ambulance of the future visited South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust's (SCAS) Oxford... Read more
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Herts initiative
Tuesday, 8th December, 2009
Agroundbreaking Innovations project partnership has taken to the streets in West Hertfordshire. The East of England Ambulance Service are proud to announce a partnership with... Read more
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Stroke Calls up
Tuesday, 8th December, 2009
The Department of Health's Act F.A.S.T. campaign has led to an increase of more than half (55.5%) in stroke calls to 999. New research published... Read more
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Children learn the basics
Friday, 4th December, 2009
Paramedics Gayle Waring from St Albans and Liz Hall from Welwyn attended the Camp school in St Albans to take part in their 'people who... Read more
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Biggleswade Drivers Made Aware
Friday, 4th December, 2009
At the end of November, Ambulance, Fire and Police officers gathered in the Market Square in Biggleswade to raise the profile and awareness of driving... Read more
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Specialist stroke units for Londoners
Thursday, 3rd December, 2009
More people are calling 999 across the capital about suspected strokes following a national campaign. Figures released last month showed that the London Ambulance Service... Read more
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Improving emergency mental healthcare
Thursday, 3rd December, 2009
A joint report last month from the Ambulance Service Network and the Mental Health Network sets out how thousands of patients could get better treatment... Read more
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WIN... A Slash proof Hoodie and two sets of T-Shirts with BladeRunner
Wednesday, 2nd December, 2009
The BladeRunner website www.bladerunner.tv is a one-stop shop for a 'new generation'of protective clothing - slashproof items which are stylish, comfortable and safe. The range... Read more
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Statement from St John Ambulance in response to comments made by David Cameron today on health and safety legislation in the UK
Tuesday, 1st December, 2009
Andrew New, Product Development Manager at St John Ambulance, said: 'Let's be clear that first aid is a vital part of health and safety. Underlying... Read more
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Operation Red Kite
Thursday, 19th November, 2009
East of England Ambulance Service operational staff, managers, tactical advisors and press officers attended an aircraft disaster emergency planning exercise, code-named Red Kite, at London... Read more
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Friends for life
Thursday, 19th November, 2009
A woman who suffered a heart attack has praised the paramedic who cared for her when she was taken ill back in August this year. Read more
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Gaynor keeps her cool
Thursday, 19th November, 2009
When baby Lucy Crow entered the world, she was unaware what her parents Chris and Ruth Crow were up against in the early hours of... Read more
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Jon thanks his lifesavers
Thursday, 19th November, 2009
A man who was brought back to life whilst on route to hospital has made an emotional return to meet the crew who have saved... Read more
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18 week legislation a major departure for health service
Wednesday, 18th November, 2009
Commenting on the Queen's Speech and the Government's plans to enshrine maximum waiting times through secondary legislation, Steve Barnett, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation,... Read more
