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New patron for College of Paramedics
Monday, 3rd February, 2025
HRH, The Prince of Wales has become Patron of the College of Paramedics. The patronage reflects His Royal Highness's continued admiration and respect for the UK's... Read more
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Ambulance service hitting the headlines
Monday, 3rd February, 2025
Last month, ambulance services hit the headlines due to the report issued by Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) showing that the number of staff assaults on... Read more
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80,000 take part in CPR training sessions with KSS
Friday, 1st November, 2024
During one week in October over 80,000 people participated in CPR and defibrillation training sessions across the South East thanks to the series of livestream... Read more
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Paramedic hits the right note
Friday, 1st November, 2024
Talented London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff, alongside other members of Britain's emergency services, took to the stage last month to play a concert in the... Read more
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How Technology is Revolutionising Emergency Care
Friday, 1st November, 2024
The Welsh Ambulance Service is using new technology to deliver care closer to a patient's home. The 'Luscii' app captures a patient's vital signs, including heart... Read more
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Specialist electric mental health response vehicle reducing hospital admissions
Friday, 1st November, 2024
A specialist electric mental health response vehicle is helping to reduce hospital admissions in North East Essex. East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) introduced... Read more
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Essex's first female paramedic retires after 44 years
Friday, 1st November, 2024
Sally Pattie, 67, began working with Essex Ambulance Service NHS Trust in 1980 at the age of 23, before EEAST was officially formed from a... Read more
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Medals for SWASFT volunteers
Friday, 5th July, 2024
Volunteer Community First responders from the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) were presented with commemorative Coronation medals or coins by Peter Philips,... Read more
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YAS pioneer awarded MBE
Friday, 5th July, 2024
Congratulations to Jason Carlyon who has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours list 2024 in recognition of his services to resuscitation. Jason, who... Read more
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YAS ALS course
Friday, 5th July, 2024
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) has run its first Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) Advanced Life Support (ALS) course and been endorsed as an accredited... Read more
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NEAS launches British Sign Language Relay Service
Friday, 5th July, 2024
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is launching a new British Sign Language (BSL) Relay Service to help ambulance crews care for Deaf and British Sign... Read more
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Paramedic team offer health MOTs
Friday, 5th July, 2024
More than 200 people have so far been supported by a research study which aims to help North East communities reduce their risk of heart... Read more
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Beyond the Blue Light: Why Paramedics and Ambulance Staff Make Ideal Foster Carers
Friday, 10th May, 2024
The dedication and skill of the UK's ambulance crews are undeniable. They navigate emergencies with composure, provide life-saving care, and offer emotional support during some... Read more
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Pre-Hospital Emergency Anaesthesia Trial
Friday, 10th May, 2024
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is pleased to announce that it is about to commence a pilot project to increase the... Read more
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Why heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to happen early in the morning
Friday, 10th May, 2024
Research funded by the BHF has revealed for the first time a mechanism explaining why potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances are more likely to occur... Read more
