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HELP Appeal Helipad: Aintree University Hospital

Great news coming from Aintree in the past month, as it has been announced that work has started on a 1-million-pound helipad, at Aintree University Hospital. The helipad construction is being funded by the HELP … (Read More)

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South East Coast Ambulance Service: ‘Make Ready’ For Progress!

Exciting new developments have been made this month in the South East of England, as the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECA) have begun operating from a new Make-Ready Centre, located in West Sussex. The … (Read More)

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North East Ambulance Service: Durham Dales Scheme

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have recently invested significant resources into the Durham Dales; in an attempt to get the long suffering area up to speed with the rest of North East England. The … (Read More)

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North West Ambulance Service: Daisy’s Story

Schools in the North West have announced a brand new educational scheme, which teaches their pupils what to do in the event of a 999 emergency. Implemented by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), this … (Read More)

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Junior Doctor Strikes: Paramedic Impact!

One of the biggest stories to hit the headlines in the past few months, is the Junior Doctor Strikes. Unfortunately, this situation has yet to be resolved, and the NHS is gearing up for an … (Read More)

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East England Ambulance Service: Staff Recruitment Scheme

The East England Ambulance Service has announced that the next phase of its staff improvement scheme is currently underway. What is the East England Ambulance Service staff improvement scheme? The aim of the scheme is … (Read More)

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East England Ambulance Service: CAD Changes

Last week, it was confirmed that three key emergency operational centres in the UK, have installed a special new computer aided dispatch system (CAD). Where will the new system be used? The centres in question … (Read More)

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Kent Community Paramedic Practitioner Scheme

In the past year, ambulance services in Kent have rolled out a new paramedic practitioner scheme, which focuses less on emergency treatment, and more on the community itself. After being launched in Whitstable during spring … (Read More)

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Black Eye Friday: A Paramedic Problem

The Friday before Christmas is a night that the majority of paramedics dread, and for good reason. Dubbed Black Eye Friday, this is a night that sees the paramedic services stretched to their limits, in … (Read More)

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A Day in the Life of a Nurse

Nursing can be a highly challenging, interesting and satisfying job. Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare process and especially so in the NHS, where they make up the largest group of staff. Nursing, … (Read More)

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