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IAA comments on CQC findings on private ambulance services
Monday, 2nd December, 2013
The Board of Directors of the Independent Ambulance Association today (2 December 2013) issued the following statement on the findings of the Care Quality Commission... Read more
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Devon Air Ambulance Trust proud to have been shortlisted for special awards
Friday, 29th November, 2013
Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) has been shortlisted for a remarkable five awards including three national Air Ambulance Association (AAA) and two regionally focussed awards. DAAT’s... Read more
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Figures released for reported physical assaults against NHS staff
Friday, 29th November, 2013
NHS Protect have released the 2012-13 figures for reported physical assaults against NHS staff in England. These figures were collated from 341 health bodies across... Read more
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Outsourcing is the solution to meeting cold weather demands, says Omni Healthcare
Wednesday, 27th November, 2013
With hospital trusts already missing national A&E admission targets, and with the worst winter in decades being predicted by forecasters, along with the inevitable upswing... Read more
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Ferno puts innovative new gadget at your fingertips
Wednesday, 27th November, 2013
Ferno, a world leading manufacturer of medical and patient handling equipment, has secured its first order for the new nifty Ferno² Fingertip Pulse Oximeter. UK SAS... Read more
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Ambulance duo reunited with baby and parents
Thursday, 21st November, 2013
A Crawley couple and their baby girl have been reunited with the ambulance crew who delivered the now three month old. Baby Nancy-Fay was born to... Read more
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More Major Trauma Centres receive funding for life-saving helipads
Thursday, 21st November, 2013
HELP Appeal grants support the development of hospital helipads across England In the midst of the current problems with the NHS, there is some good news... Read more
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Double Win For Charity At Air Ambulance Awards Of Excellence!
Thursday, 21st November, 2013
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust is delighted to announce that both finalists from the Charity were crowned winners at the very first Air Ambulance... Read more
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First mission flown from new Yorkshire Air Ambulance base
Thursday, 21st November, 2013
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance has flown their first mission from the charity’s new state-of-the-art air support unit at Nostell Priory near Wakefield. The rapid response helicopter... Read more
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Mountain casualties receive improved response as new technology enhances joint working for ambulance and mountain rescue services
Thursday, 21st November, 2013
Web-based communication system SARCALL has improved the mobilisation process for Mountain Rescue Teams (MRT) in the Lake District. This has enabled NWAS to instigate 141... Read more
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Now ambulance companies call for specialised patient services
Wednesday, 13th November, 2013
Commissioners must rethink NHS contracts, urges ISS On the day NHS England proposed 2-tier A&E departments the independent ambulance industry today (12 November 2013) called for... Read more
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New HART for Essex
Friday, 8th November, 2013
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has opened a brand new base for their Hazardous Area Res ponse Team (HART) on Friday... Read more
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SWASFT donation
Friday, 8th November, 2013
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has prepared and donated a Toyota Landcruiser, previously operating out of Launceston, to the people of Kosovo. Read more
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First Consultant Paramedic Appointed in the North East
Friday, 8th November, 2013
Paul Fell has been appointed Consultant Paramedic at the North East Ambulance Service, after fighting off national competition for the post. Jo Baxter, Director of Clinical... Read more
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UKSAS kits out Jumbulance with Ferno’s Pegasus trolleys
Monday, 4th November, 2013
UKSAS (Specialist Ambulance Service) has sealed a deal with Ferno, the world leading manufacturer of medical equipment to emergency services, to take delivery of 150... Read more
