A lesson plan for KS2 teachers educating children about when to call 999

Paramedic Michelle Waddington’s mum, Lynn sadly passed away in April 2020 after fighting lung cancer. It was a devastating and emotional time for her and her family which sparked a professional interest in Michelle. She has since taken on a research internship looking at end-of-life/ palliative care with our Research Team to inform future training and service improvements.

Huge congratulations goes to our Digital Innovation Team after picking up a national accolade at the inaugural HSJ Digital Awards, recognising outstanding contribution to healthcare.

Bolton Advanced Paramedic, Luca Alfatti has been on the frontline for 8 years and to help us understand exactly what paramedics do, he sat down to talk us through the highs, the lows, challenges and the varied responsibilities of an advanced paramedic.

On Friday evening, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) learnt of the scale down of industrial action by both the GMB and Unison trade unions for the planned action on Monday 6 and Wednesday 8 March.

This LGBT+ History Month, we are asking our LGBT+ Network members what barriers they have faced and what they think can be done to improve working experiences for the LGBT+ community. Sharing his story next is Head of Operations Dan Smith.

We know our staff are an intelligent bunch, but did you know our buildings are too?

We have spoken to and met some incredible people who are featured in this edition all of whom have a unique story and experience to share – some you may be able to relate to.

Over a year ago, we put out an appeal to the Grange-over-Sands community to help us stay in the town, and we’re delighted to confirm that we’ve moved, but we haven’t gone far! Thanks to Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS), we moved down the road into the fire station on Kents Bank Road on […]