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New Era for Air Ambulance Patients in Dorset and Somerset
Tuesday, 27th June, 2017
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance is delighted to announce that its new AgustaWestland 169 (AW169) helicopter entered into service this afternoon. This becomes the first... Read more
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Trust appoints Non-Executive Director Helen Birtwhistle
Tuesday, 27th June, 2017
The Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed a new Non-Executive Director in the shape of Helen Birtwhistle. Helen, who is a graduate of St Anne’s College, Oxford,... Read more
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Island’s 111 CQC rating
Tuesday, 27th June, 2017
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has welcomed the latest ratings from the Care Quality Commission. The Trust's NHS 111 service, part of the Island's innovative... Read more
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Radical plans for NWAS
Tuesday, 27th June, 2017
After an extensive consultation with patients, carers and its staff, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) has published a radical Patient Care Strategy which... Read more
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GTN patch research for stroke victims
Tuesday, 27th June, 2017
WMAS stroke trial A simple test that anyone can do with a medicine skin patch costing as little as 39p, could save hundreds of lives. West Midlands... Read more
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High flying point-of-care ultrasound
Tuesday, 20th June, 2017
Ultrasound technology is taking to the skies with the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust, a charity that provides a free, life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical... Read more
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Stroke survivors could develop dementia
Monday, 19th June, 2017
During last month’s dementia awareness week, three of the UK's leading health charities have highlighted that one in ten stroke survivors (10 per cent) are... Read more
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New Chief Executive
Monday, 19th June, 2017
On 30 May London Ambulance Service’s new Chief Executive, Garrett Emmerson, took up his role. Garrett said he is “proud and honoured” to be appointed... Read more
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Streamlining management of cardiac arrest with the aid of point-of-care ultrasound
Monday, 19th June, 2017
Point-of-care ultrasound plays an important role in the emergency sector, enabling hospital clinicians and paramedics responding to an urgent call for medical assistance to assess... Read more
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Statement on the incident at London Bridge
Monday, 5th June, 2017
London Ambulance Service Assistant Director of Operations, Peter Rhodes said: “Our thoughts are with all of those affected by the incident at London Bridge and their... Read more
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Ambulance service advise public to stay cool during bank holiday
Friday, 26th May, 2017
Bosses at the region’s ambulance service are reminding the public about simple tips to stay safe during the heatwave due this weekend. Last year control room... Read more
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Come fly with me – virtual reality expert gifts air ambulance a 360° helicopter walk through
Friday, 26th May, 2017
A businessman who specialises in virtual reality (VR) walk-throughs for property sales has used his state-of the-art technology to create a virtual tour of Devon... Read more
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NHS to cut sugary drinks
Wednesday, 17th May, 2017
The NHS is stepping up the battle against obesity, diabetes and tooth decay by announcing that sugary drinks will be banned in hospital shops beginning... Read more
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Signs of Sepsis
Wednesday, 17th May, 2017
A mother-of-three has thanked the paramedic who helped to save her life after spotting the signs of sepsis. Rhian Doyle from Llanfairfechan was celebrating her daughter... Read more
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Defibs hit the road
Wednesday, 17th May, 2017
Leicestershire Police has fitted 30 life-saving defibrillators to police vehicles across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to give officers the tools they need to help save... Read more
