North East Ambulance Service apologises to families
An independent review has been published into claims the NEAS covered up patient failings. Source link
ambulance
West Midlands Ambulance Service mistakes caused serious incidents
A West Midlands Ambulance Service audit looked at incidents where patients came to harm. Source link
Report finds West Midlands ambulance whistle-blowers stifled
An NHS England report also finds failings in financial governance of West Midlands Ambulance Service. Source link
Unite announces further ambulance and hospital staff strikes
Strike action by Unite union members is announced in an ongoing dispute over pay. Source link
Ambulance staff to strike in south-east England
“Most unions on the NHS Staff Council voted to accept our pay offer and we hope the unions who choose to remain in dispute – despite many of their members also voting to accept this offer – will recognise this as a fair outcome that carries the support of their colleagues and decide it is … Read more
More ambulance workers to strike after early May bank holiday
Unite union announces industrial action across the south of England and West Midlands. Source link
England’s new ambulance numbers not 800 promised, figures show
Comparing NHS England figures with trust FOI responses suggests many, if not all, are replacements. The number of vehicles NHS England is buying for the North East Ambulance Trust (NEAS), for example, matches the figure in the trust’s FOI response for NHS England-funded replacements. Source link
East of England Ambulance Service: NF graffiti at HQ
A trust accused of institutional racism has said its initial investigation into the incident fell short. Source link
NHS and ambulance staff in Scotland accept latest pay offer
GMB Scotland said its members accepted the improved pay offer by a majority of 59.7%. Source link
NHS Wales: Falls project avoids 50 needless ambulance callouts
The “falls” car has covered 2,200 miles (about 3,540km) since January and includes equipment to lift people safely.Janice John, a St John Ambulance Cymru falls assistant, used the specialist gear to help lift Mr Davies, who has dementia, after he fell while walking to the bathroom at his home in Haverfordwest. “We checked him over and … Read more