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22 hours ago

Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice

The incident left me unable to do my job for eight weeks as I had to wait for my wrist to heal, affecting my ability to perform CPR.
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2 months ago

Wartime bravery of ambulance women revealed in photos

The London Ambulance Service released historic photographs highlighting the courage of women during WW2, who worked as paramedics, drivers, and mechanics to rescue injured civilians.
London politics
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4 months ago

Ambulance chief says 'drink sensibly' over New Year after critical incident

Jason Killens, chief executive of Welsh Ambulance Service, emphasized the urgent need for the public to 'drink sensibly' during New Year celebrations to alleviate pressure on emergency services, which recently faced a significant backlog. He articulated the challenges posed by winter viruses and the inability of ambulance staff to quickly handover patients, urging the community to only call for emergencies. “The pressure across the urgent and emergency care in the NHS is well documented,” he stated, highlighting the strains on healthcare during festive periods.
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