Ambulance

‘People don’t realise how at risk they are’: A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave

During their one short break, Charlotte lets out a small shout of pain. The leather seat in the ambulance has…

1 month ago

Welsh Ambulance Service announces freeze on newly-qualified paramedic recruitment

Kneeshaw said: "Like many NHS organisations, we are navigating a difficult financial and operational landscape, which means that decisions about…

5 months ago

London sees surge in 999 ambulance calls as flu season takes hold

Getty ImagesFewer than half of eligible people in London have take up the free flu vaccine so farThe number of…

9 months ago

South Western Ambulance workers arrested after six people die

Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, police have said.The investigation was launched in 2023…

11 months ago

Health: Mum told by 999 to give seriously ill son painkillers over ambulance delay

On Sunday morning Ms Benson heard "an almighty scream" coming from her son's attic room.After seeing "the panic setting over…

2 years ago

Wales Ambulance Service urges to ‘drink sensibly’ over New Year

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, Mr Killens said there were delays at urgent and emergency care departments which prevented ambulance staff…

2 years ago

Ambulance crews ‘faced crucial delays’ putting on PPE in Covid

Mr Tilley, who works for South East Coast Ambulance Service, was giving evidence as a representative of the GMB union.In…

2 years ago