North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page frequently to ensure that you are happy with any changes.
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All cookies used on this site are listed below. If you do not wish these cookies to be tracked you can disable them in your browser, but this may negatively affect your experience on the site.
First party cookies
These are cookies that may be controlled and set by us on this domain, used to provide site functionality and optimisation.
| Name | Purpose |
| X-Mapping-fjhppofk | Session cookies last only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser. These facilitate various tasks such as allowing a website to identify that a user of a particular device is navigating from page to page, supporting website security or basic functionality. |
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Third party cookies
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| Name | Purpose |
| Recite.Persist, Recite_Session | Used by accessibility tool ReciteMe for enabling and displaying accessibility features. |
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