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EDITOR’S COMMENT Welcome to this issue of AUK As the NHS moves into its 71st year there’s another plan on the horizon coupled with a promised £20bn, the future’s looking bright for 2023? I’m not sure, with age comes a scepticism borne of many Governments and many plans, most made reference to investment in staff. I can remember when staff shortages were the big issue, in fact they were always an issue and I’ve been around for quite a few plans and Governments! I seem to recall there’s been around a 10% shortage in nursing staff for at least the last 10 years... Doctors not far behind and Paramedics have had golden ‘hellos’ to entice them in the past...
“Life Connections 2019 kicks off in Harrogate on the 28th of March with a programme designed to tempt even the most war weary clinician.”
So here’s the problem as I see it, the deliverables within the plan, wonderful and desperately needed as they would be, are totally dependent on having people to physically deliver them. I’m fairly sure that Brexit won’t help, at least not in the short to medium term, but also I feel the issue is around attracting the millennial generation to jobs within the NHS. If for example you look at the age profile of nurses within the NHS over the last few years, there is a marked reduction in younger staff, unfortunately this is not limited to Nurses but can be seen across the clinical grades within the NHS and I’m guessing that part of the problem is that private sector jobs are becoming more attractive to young people or there is perhaps a growing perception that in the public sector the rewards do not match the investment in either time or emotional commitment. So, what to do with £20 billion pounds? I hope it doesn’t go to repaying old NHS debt but that somewhere someone is paying serious attention to the younger generation and perhaps designing a future NHS that will meet their expectations in terms of variety, career prospects, enhanced skills and last but not least commensurate reward, heaven knows as my age creeps up I may have need of them and would prefer them to be happy in their work... And speaking of rewards, Christmas has been and gone, the coffers are empty and as the ice and snow start to bite there’s just one thing on everyone’s mind... you guessed it, Life Connections 2019 kicks off in Harrogate on the 28th of March with a programme designed to tempt even the most war weary clinician. This year’s programme looks especially interesting and Yorkshires own Mark Millens leads an impressive line-up. I will of course be around to say ‘Hi’ and catch up with my closest neighbours (being certain to wear the Red Rose prominently!), tickets are selling fast so be sure not to miss your place...
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Harrogate - Thursday March 28 Edinburgh - Thursday May 16 Bristol - Thursday June 20* Kettering - Thursday October 17 Stoke on Trent - Thursday November 28 First Responder Conference - This Half Day morning Conference will include presentations requested by First Responders, suggested topics include: sepsis, the changing role of the first responder and diabetic emergencies. Sponsored delegate rate: £24 to include VAT, lunch/ refreshments, etc. ONLY 50 PLACES AVAILABLE. FIRST AID Conference - Life Connections are working with Ian Kershaw MBE from The First Aid Industry Body (FAIB) and the Federation of first Aid Training Organisations (FOFATO) and, Rob Shaloe (QNUK) to present 5 Full Day First Aid Conferences in 2019. Each conference will include a number of topical First Aid presentations and workshops as requested by Members of FAIB, FOFATO and QNUK to ensure that they are both relevant and topical. - Usual Member rate of £96 (Including VAT), Lunch and Refreshments provided. ONLY 60 PLACES AVAILABLE. Ultrasound Workshop - Supported by NEMUS Education and Training, a very experienced faculty who have experts in the field of Ultrasound, this full day Workshop is covering the common uses of Ultrasound in contemporary Pre Hospital and Hospital Practice. It is suitable for all Healthcare Professionals especially Paramedics, other AHPs and Nurses as this course is covering FAST Scanning, Focused AAA, Echo and life support, How to diagnose a pneumothorax with Ultrasound, Vascular Access, Basic Ultrasound Science, Reporting, Training and Governance plus Lots of Hands on Scanning - Delegate rate: £90 to include lunch/refreshments, etc. ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE.
Bariatric Workshop - this half day afternoon workshop is being run by Outreach Rescue and is focusing on dealing with Bariatric Patients. The workshop will be looking at tripods, bipods and other lifting systems that can be used for the extrication of casualties or Bariatric patients from a wide range of locations including domestic situations and RTC’s. The emphasis will be on safe assembly and operation of equipment, minimising manual handling issues and, patient care and safety. Practical demonstrations and discussions will also be included in this workshop: Delegate rate: £60 to include VAT lunch/ refreshments, etc. ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE. Trauma Management Workshop - Created by Pre-Hospital Care Consultancy, this two hour morning Workshop will be covering: Basic to Advanced Trauma Skills and include Trauma Patient Assessment, Catastrophic Bleeding, Splintage Skills, etc. Delegate rate: £60 to include VAT lunch/refreshments etc. ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE.
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Airway Management Workshop - Created by Pre-Hospital Care Consultancy, this two hour afternoon Workshop is covering: Basic to Advanced Airway Skills and will include Positioning, BVM and Basic Adjuncts Done Well!, Direct and Video Laryngoscopy, Emergency Surgical Airway, etc. Delegate rate £60 to include VAT lunch/refreshments, etc. ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE. Attend both the Trauma and Airway Management Workshops for a special combined rate of £96 (saving £24!). Haemorrhage Control - Stepwise Approach Workshop (Harrogate and Kettering only) This half day workshop will be running both morning and afternoon, covering: What is Catastrophic Bleeding?, Changes to Guidelines FPHC, JRCALC, ERC, etc., Coagulopathy, Correct use of Direct Pressure, Use of Pressure Dressings & Their Limitations, Haemostatic Devices and the Safe and Effective Use, Tourniquets - The Safe and Effective Use. Delegate rate £36 to include VAT, lunch, refreshments, etc. ONLY 10 PLACES AVAILABLE ON AM & PM WORKSHOPS 7 ways to die in cold water (Bristol only) - latest concepts in drowning, immersion, submersion and hypothermia and their associated treatments. Delegate rate £60 to include VAT lunch/refreshments etc. ONLY 12 PLACES AVAILABLE AM AND PM.
Combined Conference / Workshop Offers 1. Attend the First Responder Half Day morning Conference plus an afternoon Airway Management or Outreach Rescue Workshop for a special combined rate of £72 (saving £12). 2. Attend the First Responder half day morning conference plus the afternoon Haemorrhage Control workshop for a special combined rate of £48 (saving £12). 3. Attend the morning Haemorrhage Control workshop plus the afternoon Outreach Rescue or Airway Management workshops for a special combined rate of £72 (saving £24). 4. Attend the Bristol First Responder half day morning Conference and attend the afternoon 7 Ways to Die in Cold Water workshop for a special combined rate of £72 (saving £12). 5. Attend the Bristol morning Trauma Workshop and the afternoon 7 Ways to Die in Cold Water Workshop for a special combined rate of £96 (saving £24). 6. Attend the Bristol 7 Ways to die morning workshop plus an afternoon Airway Management or Outreach Rescue Workshop for a special combined rate of £96 (saving £24).
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THE EUROPEAN TRAUMA COURSE: AN INTRODUCTION Dr Mike Davis FAcadMEd The European Trauma Course (ETC) had its origins in some longstanding reservations about trauma training across Europe that, among other things, reflected concerns that the team contribution to trauma management was not being fully developed or enabled. The ETC, therefore, is depicted as “a team approach”, and the course is designed to maximise the team experience through its underlying philosophy and its design. The course is currently taught throughout Europe, in parts of North Africa and the Middle East. Aiming at psychological rather than physical reality, it has the capacity to be offered in settings ranging from sophisticated simulation suites or low fidelity environments. In practice, in UK and most of Europe, it runs in medium fidelity simulation facilities in major trauma centres. Courses are open to doctors, senior nursing staff involved in trauma settings and paramedics and offers observer status to others who can benefit from witnessing a structured team approach. Its aim is: Improving outcome of major trauma by offering state-of-the-art trauma training with a focus on the multi-specialty, multi-professional team approach and on developing non-technical skills as a team leader and a team member.1
Candidate performance is assessed formatively through the use of the Learning Conversation (see https://www.mededpublish.org/ manuscripts/1922 2) across of range of issues, both clinical and nonclinical; and summatively, as a team leader, on the final day. Potential instructors are identified on each course and they, along with existing instructors, take part in an instructor programme on the day before each course assembles. This is designed to address some of the educational issues associated with the course (e.g. managing information flow, feedback, assessment, group and team dynamics, workshop management), and to contribute towards a sense of effective group performance among faculty members. This latter element has the effect of translating itself into effective team performance by candidates, as they take on the productive norms demonstrated by faculty. For more information about the course, and how to apply to attend one, go to http://europeantraumacourse.com/how-to-book-a-place/ [accessed 9th February 2019] for further information Dr Mike Davis is a consultant in continuing medical education working mainly in life support communities. He has been an educator with the ETC since its inception. He can be contacted at DrMikeD36@gmail.com References
The ETC has led the way in moving life support courses away from presentation of information to practical exploration of the challenges associated with trauma in a variety of clinical contexts: there are 17 workshops over the initial two and a half days. Participants rotate between roles (always “playing” themselves) and take leadership and membership functions.
1. ETC (2018) Vision http://europeantraumacourse.com/vision/ [accessed 9th January 2019) 2. Davis & Denning 2018, Listening through the learning conversation: a thought provoking intervention. [accessed 9th February 2019]
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Increased demand for skills of Wiltshire Air Ambulance in 2018 Wiltshire Air Ambulance has revealed how often it was
area - 182 - equivalent to a call out, on average, every two days. Locations where Wiltshire Air Ambulance was called to once a week, on average, were the Melksham area 82, the Chippenham area 79, the Devizes area 75, the Salisbury area 68 and the Trowbridge area 63.
called out to different parts of the county in 2018 as its total missions rose by 26%. The demand for the skills of the charity’s critical care team resulted in increased numbers of call outs to the Swindon, Melksham, Chippenham, Trowbridge, Warminster, Calne,
Other areas in Wiltshire where the team were called to were Warminster 37, Calne, 34, Marlborough 28, Westbury 25, Malmesbury 21, Bradford-onAvon 15, Pewsey 14, Corsham 14, Royal Wootton Bassett 11, Tidworth 9, Tisbury 6, Cricklade 3, Mere 2 and Highworth 1.
Westbury, Malmesbury, Bradfordon-Avon and Corsham areas. The largest number of incidents that Wiltshire Air Ambulance responded to were in the Swindon
Overall, the total number of missions undertaken in 2018 by Wiltshire Air Ambulance were 1,103, up by 228 on the previous year. The charity’s helicopter flew
494 missions while its paramedics responded to 609 incidents in Rapid Response Vehicles (cars).
It is not funded directly by the Government and receives no National Lottery grants.
Wiltshire Air Ambulance operates until 3am and more than one in three of its missions last year were undertaken at night.
David Philpott, chief executive of Wiltshire Air Ambulance, said: “The call out figures for 2018 show there was an increased demand for our essential lifesaving service. When our helicopter is unable to fly our critical care paramedics are available to respond to medical emergencies in Rapid Response Vehicles. These vehicles have the same specialist medical equipment that is on-board our helicopter.
The largest number of call outs were to cardiac emergencies, 248 - almost one in four of the total incidents - while 220 - one in five incidents - were to road traffic collisions and one in ten incidents - 109 - involved children. In addition the team were called to 62 sporting accidents with almost half, 28, involving horse riders. The charity announced last week that its annual costs have risen by 15% to £3.75 million a year. This means it has to raise just over £10,000 a day to keep its lifesaving service operational.
“We are only able to keep saving lives thanks to the generosity of the public and businesses who make donations. If you would like to support us, please get in touch by calling the charity team on 01225 300536 or email hello@ wiltshireairambulance.co.uk.”
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Wiltshire Air Ambulance crew members (l-r) Rich Miller, critical care paramedic and clinical services and ground base manager, pilot Rob Backus and trainee critical care paramedic Craig Wilkins on the helipad at the charity’s airbase at Semington.
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Outstanding work by paramedics helps North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust achieve Good rating North West Ambulance Service has been rated as ‘good’ following its latest Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, after receiving ‘requires improvement’ two years ago. The most recent inspection took place in June 2018 and resulted in an overall rating of ‘good’ as well as ‘good’ ratings for three of the trust’s core services; urgent and emergency care, emergency operations centers and resilience teams. CQC saw polite, caring and respectful frontline ambulance staff, holding the hands of patients who were scared and acting with compassion and respect towards patients. All ambulance staff said they were proud of their profession and
CQC said this was reflected in them providing good quality care. Outstanding practice was noted where community specialist paramedics worked as members of multidisciplinary teams with community nurses, mental health nurses, teachers and in care homes on preventative measures aimed at reducing the number of admittances to emergency departments. An internal educational publication for clinical staff and a health and wellbeing programme were found to be outstanding practice too. CQC said that highly effective working relationships with partner agencies such as the police and fire were outstanding in the trust’s resilience service. This service incorporates two of England’s dedicated hazardous area response teams which comprise of paramedics with special training to provide care in the event of a major incident such as a terrorist attack.
In the emergency operations centres, CQC found that staff demonstrated compassion, kindness and respect towards callers and patients, including those in mental health crisis. Alongside ratings for the trust’s core functions, CQC asked ‘is the service well-led, safe, effective, caring and responsive?’ NWAS was rated ‘good’ in all areas which means inspectors found evidence that safety and leadership at the trust had improved since its last inspection in 2016. Improvements in the culture of the organisation were recognised with CQC finding that NWAS staff overall felt valued and listened to and had a staff voice in the organisation. Interim Chief Executive, Michael Forrest, said: “We are delighted with a ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission which we feel reflects the way we deliver services for patients and values the dedication of our hardworking staff who work under ever increasing demand.
“CQC said that our staff are proud to work for the organisation, and we’re extremely proud of them too! We are thrilled CQC noticed the high levels of care by our frontline staff, where patients were treated with respect and compassion. “We are particularly happy with improved ‘well-led’ and ‘safe’ ratings, and that CQC noted staff were engaged with our strategic vision to do the right thing for every patient, every time. “There’s still a lot of work to do to achieve our aim of becoming the best ambulance service in the country, but this rating assures us, and the people we serve in the North West, that we’re heading in the right direction.” CQC said NWAS should improve systems to ensure vehicles are safe, clean and ready to go, ensure consistent performance measurement and monitoring and standardise care for patients with mental health issues.
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NEWSLINE Are you interested in Ultrasound? If you have an interest in Ultrasound you may be interested to learn that NEMUS Education and Training are running 5 regional one day workshops this year in: Harrogate (March 28), Edinburgh (May 16), Bristol (June 20), Kettering (October 17) and Stoke-on-Trent (November 28).
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Only 40 delegate places are available on each workshop at a rate of £90 to include lunch, refreshments etc.
joint commitment for the future
To register please email: sarah@ nemus.org.uk indicating your chosen location. Visit: www. lifeconnections.uk.com to register online or call the Organisers on: 01322 660434.
community and we’re really pleased that the negotiation process has resulted in a robust contract for the ongoing delivery of our essential services for residents of the Bailiwick. I look
we transform these services
This is a planned renewal that provides continuity of service for
Alison Marquis, Chief Officer
to meet the future needs of
the public, while setting out a
of the St John Emergency
islanders.’
transformation of the emergency road ambulance service in accordance with the direction outlined in HSC’s Partnership of Purpose policy letter. The new contract provides a 10-year commitment, however it also enables either party to signal their intention to withdraw
Our one day regional Life Connections events also include workshops covering Haemorrhage Control, Handling Bariatric Patients, Trauma Management, Airway Management, Pre-Hospital Major Incidents, Handling Minor Injuries and Seven Ways to Die in Cold Water. Delegate rates start at just £36 which represents tremendous value for money.
with a 12-month notice period.
For full details on all Conferences/ Workshops please visit: www.lifeconnections.uk.com.
We have already commenced
The States will provide a grant to SJEAS, and both parties have committed to working side-by-side on a programme of change that will ensure the Emergency Road Ambulance Service is equipped to best meet the changing needs of the community in the long-term.
a review of the emergency ambulance service, ensuring
MedSkills Academy Trauma Management Workshop Thursday March 28, Pavilions of Harrogate, Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate
This continuing education course that teaches the principles of PHTLS is ideal for first responders, EMS practitioners, etc. Topics being covered include: Airway/ Oxygenation & Ventilation, Circulation and Shock, Traumatic Brain Injury & Spinal Trauma.
New contract for St John to provide Emergency Ambulance Service for Guernsey
in the overall health and care system. Any future service will be designed to address the aging population issues and will revise clinical pathways to enable better treatment at home for patients.
The St John Emergency
Deputy Heidi Soulsby, President
Ambulance Service (SJEAS)
of the Committee for Health &
has signed a new contract with
Social Care, said:
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that we consider its key role SJEAS
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NEWSLINE NHS reveals doublewhammy alcohol crisis
At the same time, the report also
help the NHS and to help those
shows a 6% year on year rise in the
most vulnerable in society.”
more easily seen at a glance. Head of Service and Uniform Group
number of alcohol-specific deaths; from 5,507 in 2016 to 5,843 in
The report comes as UKAT
Lead for NWAS, Peter Mulcahy,
2017. This is also a staggering
reveals that throughout 2018,
said: “We have listened to the ideas
16% over the last 10 years.
over half (55%) of all patients
of frontline staff who responded
treated were for alcohol addiction,
to the Manchester Arena attack
Eytan Alexander, CEO of addiction
the highest amount they’ve ever
to implement this change across
treatment specialists UKAT
treated. UKAT treated 1,025
NWAS making it easier for lead
due to alcohol rocket
comments;
patients for alcohol addiction in
clinicians to be identified.
Alcohol addiction treatment
“Alcohol in England is without
“It’s time to admit alcohol is a problem” urges experts as hospital admissions and deaths
2018, compared to just 579 in
experts are urging Government
a doubt at crisis point and
to “listen to the numbers” and
worse still, we start another
to admit that today’s double-
year with no dedicated strategy
whammy NHS crisis due to
from Government for tackling
alcohol cannot go ignored for yet
alcoholism in this country. Why is
another year.
it that alcohol misuse is always shoehorned into the overall drugs
The call comes as NHS has
policy? It needs to be recognised
revealed that alcohol related
as a standalone problem, because
hospital admissions rose by
that’s exactly what it is- a problem.
100,000 people in 2017/18 to a crippling 1.2million people,
“The numbers speak for
representing 7.2% of all hospital
themselves, and it’s time to admit
admissions for that year.
that change is needed in order to
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2015; a 77% rise in just 3 years.
“In a time critical situation with a large ambulance response, this
The NHS details how 83% of
will allow emergency service staff
hospital admissions were aged
to quickly locate someone who
over 45 and that just under two
will be able to offer advanced
thirds were male. Regionally,
medical skills to benefit patients
Salford once again had the
with more complex needs.”
highest rate at 3,430 per 100,000 population, and Wokingham had
Red inserts for these advanced
the lowest rate at just 1,410.
clinicians are also available for high visibility jackets which will
Worryingly, the vast majority (78%)
further increase their prominence.
of alcohol related deaths occur between the ages of 40-69 and once
Green epaulettes for other
again, death rates were highest in
members of staff including
the most deprived areas and lowest
paramedics, emergency
in the least deprived areas.
medical technicians and senior paramedics will remain the same.
NWAS
Ambulance service introduce new epaulettes following arena attack
Bariatric Workshop Half day bariatric workshops, run by Outreach Rescue, will be taking place this year in Harrogate (March 28), Edinburgh
Advanced medical staff will
(May 16), Bristol (June 20),
now be more easily identifiable
Kettering (October 17) and Stoke-
as North West Ambulance
on-Trent (November 28).
Service (NWAS) introduce red epaulettes for senior clinicians.
The workshop will be looking at lifting systems that can be used
The change replaces the former
for the extrication of casualties or
green epaulettes worn on the
bariatric patients from a wide range
shoulders as part of NWAS uniform
of locations including domestic
to distinguish roles with the aim
situations and RTCs. This workshop
to make it easier for ambulance
will also include a 15 minute
crews to identify a person with more
presentation on handling bariatric
senior clinical skills in the event of a
patients in the hospital environment,
large scale or major incident.
presented by Hospital Aids.
This comes after an internal
Limited places are available at
evaluation of the ambulance
each event at a delegate rate
response to the Manchester
of £60 to include VAT, lunch,
Arena attack in May 2017 where
refreshments etc. To secure
staff noted it would be helpful for
your delegate place visit www.
advanced paramedics, consultant
lifeconnections.uk.com or call
paramedics and doctors to be
the organisers on 01322 660434.
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NEWSLINE The Duchess of Cornwall officially opens Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s airbase Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall officially opened Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s airbase at Semington, near Melksham, on Friday 14 December. The official opening came seven months after Wiltshire Air Ambulance moved to the purpose-built airbase in May 2018. This significant milestone brought together the helicopter, operational, fundraising and administrative teams on to one site and on land the charity owns for the first time, securing its future.
of Melksham Without Parish
volunteer Colin Smith. Colin, of
to everybody who has been
Council, Cllr Richard Wood,
Chippenham, has volunteered
involved in this wonderful
followed by Barbara Gray, the
with the charity for 19 years, co-
project. I know the fantastic
Director of Income Generation
ordinating the distribution and
work the air ambulance does.
and Communications at
collection of tins all over the
I have known friends that have
Wiltshire Air Ambulance, and
county without claiming a penny
literally been saved by it.
the charity’s Chief Executive
in mileage expenses. “I feel very happy when I see
David Philpott. The Duchess was also given a
them buzzing over the top of
HRH was given a tour of the
demonstration of the state-of-
my house, which I think is their
airbase and met the charity’s
the-art immersive simulation
route, and I give it a cheery
trustees, staff, paramedics
suite, with a scenario including
wave every time I see it. I think
and pilots. She also met
a parachutist injured on the
Wiltshire is particularly lucky
some of the charity’s celebrity
ground by the Westbury White
to have a very, very special air
ambassadors, patients who
Horse. The charity’s highly
ambulance.”
were airlifted, representatives of
trained paramedics use the
architects CMS, who designed
room to develop their critical
David Philpott, chief executive
the airbase, Rigg Construction
care skills.
of Wiltshire Air Ambulance, said: “It was an honour to welcome
(Southern) Limited, the primary contractors of the airbase,
Before being shown the charity’s
The Duchess of Cornwall to
and some of the corporate
Bell 429 helicopter, The Duchess
our new airbase. Her Royal
supporters who raised funds for
unveiled a commemorative
Highness has always taken a
the build.
plaque in the hangar to mark the
keen interest in our charity and
official opening of the airbase, in
we were delighted that she was
front of 150 guests.
able to visit and meet the staff,
In the charity office The
crew and trustees, as well as
Duchess, on behalf of Wiltshire
The Duchess, who is Patron of Wiltshire Air Ambulance,
Air Ambulance, presented
She told the guests: “I would
people whose lives we saved
a trophy to long-standing
like to say a huge thank you
and supporters.”
was welcomed by The LordLieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah Rose Troughton, and presented with a posy of flowers by four-year-old Mia Burry. Mia, who lives in Semington, was treated by Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s paramedics when she was four weeks old and struggling to breathe. She made a full recovery after being treated in hospital for pneumonia and sepsis. The Duchess was then introduced to; The High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Mrs Nicky Alberry; the Chairman of Wiltshire AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
Council, Mrs Alison Bucknell; the Leader of Wiltshire Council, Baroness Jane Scott of Bybrook OBE; the Mayor of Melksham, Cllr Adrienne Westbrook; the MP for Chippenham, Michelle Donelan; Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson; the Chief Constable of Wiltshire, Kier Pritchard and the Chairman
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall presenting a trophy to Wiltshire Air Ambulance volunteer Colin Smith
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NEWSLINE my contribution towards the
his condition and stayed on
“Olivia was totally exceptional.
999 Call Handler Olivia Shortlisted For National Award
lifesaving care he received.
the phone to him while crews
She dealt with a very difficult
travelled to the remote location.
and challenging call in the most
A South Western Ambulance
SWASFT
Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) 999 Call Handler has been shortlisted for a national award, after she
“Staff in the Control Room don’t often get thanked for
Inspector George was
the hard work we do 24/7, 365
transported by land ambulance
days a year on behalf of the
to hospital where he was
Trust for patients. So, to be
diagnosed with serious heat
recognised in this way is such
stroke. He made a full recovery.
an encouragement to us all.” Inspector George later wrote
superb way. “I wanted to thank her personally, because call handlers don’t tend to get the recognition they deserve.
Inspector George collapsed in
a letter to SWASFT Chief
“The kindness and calm
inspector.
hot weather during August 2018
Executive, Ken Wenman, in
professionalism that she
on the South West Coast Path
which he expressed “sincere
showed deserved special
Emergency Medical Dispatcher,
between Penzance and Land’s
thanks and praise” for Olivia’s
praise. I don’t think I could have
Olivia Molyneux, is in contention
End in Cornwall.
role.
got through that hour alone
accolade at the 2019 Unsung
The 43-year-old had been
He then made a special visit to
Hero Awards, following
walking for several hours during
the SWASFT North Clinical Hub
her efforts to help off-duty
a training exercise for a charity
near Bristol in October to thank
Metropolitan official Dave
walk.
her in person.
He experienced “crushing”
“I knew I was in trouble,” he
Olivia said: “I feel incredibly
chest pains and was struggling
said. “I was on my own in a
honoured to have been
to breathe, but managed to call
remote location, and needed
chosen by a patient, let alone
999 to get help.
help. My chest pains were quite
saved a seriously ill police
without her staying on the line
to win the Patient’s Choice
George.
and talking to me.” The Unsung Hero Awards are intended to shine a light onto the hard work that non-medical staff and volunteers of the NHS strive towards on a daily basis.
intense. So it was a desperate
The winners will be announced
It’s so lovely of him to make
Olivia, who joined SWASFT
situation. But the response from
at a ceremony in Manchester on
such an effort to acknowledge
in August 2017, assessed
everyone was amazing.
1 March.
shortlisted, for a national award.
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NEWSLINE IOWAST
IW NHS Trust Ambulance Service offers free CPR training to Island school children
targeting specific year groups, in a pledge to help make every Island child a lifesaver. This comes as the Education Secretary, Damian Hinds, announced that all children in England are to be taught CPR as part of the school curriculum
Following the success of the
by 2020. The basic lifesaving
IW NHS Trust Ambulance
skills are part of Government
Training and Community
plans for health education
Response Services (ATCoRS)
to be taught in every school,
Restart a Heart day last
strengthening the teaching of
October, when over 1000
health, sex and relationships
people were trained in life
education.
saving skills, the team now want to ‘adopt schools’.
Louise Walker, Head of the ATCoRS explains; ‘We know
On 1st February 2019 letters
first-hand only too well how
were sent to every Island school
important it is for people to
and home educated children
learn lifesaving skills and we are
(via the IW Council) to introduce
thrilled to be able to give this
their ‘CPR Guardian’, a skilled
opportunity to our schools. We
IW NHS Trust Ambulance Tutor
work very closely with the British
from the ATCoRS. The ATCoRS
Heart Foundation and the
Tutors have split the Island
Resuscitation Council UK and
schools into four areas with
pride ourselves on delivering
each tutor adopting the schools
high quality, evidenced based
in their specific area and
teaching in a relaxed learning
becoming their CPR Guardian.
environment. All of the ATCoRS
They will then offer free CPR
Tutors are very excited about
training sessions throughout the
this venture and can’t wait to
year to their allocated schools
get the programme rolled out.’
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NEWSLINE YAS
Yorkshire Ambulance Service Staff Commended for Outstanding Contributions
Compassion Award
pilot (which enables specialist
Apprentice of the Year Award
Marta Kozak (Emergency Care
and advanced paramedics to
Coral Webster (HR and
Assistant, South Kirkby, West
work across a variety of settings
Recruitment Services Apprentice,
Yorkshire)
including primary and community-
Wakefield)
based care) and developing “She showed compassion and
end-of-life care.”
kindness and went above and
“Coral’s positive attitude and initiative has made her an integral
beyond her job role when she
One Team Award
member of the team. She goes
personally funded and arranged
Electronic Patient Record (ePR)
above and beyond what we
Yorkshire Ambulance Service
a homeless patient’s return travel
Project Team (Wakefield HQ)
would normally expect from an
NHS Trust (YAS) honoured staff
to Poland to be with his family for
Historically, paramedics have
apprentice, often tackling quite
for their outstanding contribution
Christmas.”
responded to emergency calls
complex issues.”
with little or no prior knowledge
at the annual Stars Awards 2018. Integrity Award
of an individual’s condition
More than 170 staff and guests
Angie Purdie (Patient Reception
or medical history. The YAS
attended the event in York on Friday
Centre Coordinator at St Luke’s
development of the ePR means
23 November 2018 to commend
Hospital, Bradford, for Patient
that paramedics will have
those who have gone the extra mile
Transport Service)
access to patient records in transit and are able to record
for patients and colleagues. “Her patient care is second to
information electronically to
Chief Executive Rod Barnes said:
none! Every day she goes above
handover to the hospital. Access
“The awards are an important
and beyond, whether it’s updating
to patient information including
opportunity to say thank you to
patients, caring for patients, or
medication, allergies, medical
some of our staff for all they have
updating clinics and wards if any
history, care and crisis plans can
done and achieved. Without
issues arise.”
make a critical difference and enable better, faster and safer
their passion and dedication we
patient care.
wouldn’t be able to achieve what
Empowerment Award
we do. It was a privilege to hear
Helen Smith (Acting Team
some really amazing and inspiring
Leader, Emergency Operations
“Feedback on the new ePR is
examples of where people have
Centre, Wakefield)
overwhelmingly positive and this is testament to the truly joined-
gone above and beyond in acts of “Helen’s motivation and drive is
up working from colleagues in
infectious and she has proved
Information, Communication and
Chairman Kath Lavery said: “The
herself to be a significant team
Technology, A&E Operations,
dedication and commitment of
player taking on a huge role in the
Clinical Directorate and Clinical
our staff is without boundaries
Restart a Heart Day preparations.”
Governance.”
many at the event to celebrate
Resilience Award
Commitment to Diversity and
this success. It is vital that we take
Rachel Appleton (Domestic, Haxby
Inclusion Award
time to recognise the outstanding
Ambulance Station, North Yorkshire)
Kez Hayat (Head of Diversity and
bravery and commitment.”
and I was delighted to see so
contribution of our staff and thank
Chief Executive’s Commendations which recognise members of staff who perform actions of an exemplary nature at an emergency incident or whilst off duty Jonathan Bush (Paramedic, Batemoor, South Yorkshire) While on his way to work in Sheffield on 21 April 2018, Paramedic Jonathan Bush passed a flat which was on fire with smoke billowing out of the windows. He called the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Emergency Operations Centre and rushed into the block of six flats, banging on people’s doors to alert them and help evacuate the property. Jonathan ran to the top floor flat where the smoke was so dense that there was only about a foot or so of clear air off the ground.
Inclusion, Wakefield)
He went into the flat, located the as he was dazed and then helped
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them for the care they have given
“She is not only one of the most
to the people of Yorkshire.”
efficient, professional, caring and
“Kez’s positivity and energy levels
compassionate members of staff,
are second to none and we are
In addition to the main award
but she also regularly goes well
lucky to have him leading our
categories which represent
above and beyond her day-to-
Diversity and Inclusion agenda.”
the Trust’s core values, there
day duties and responsibilities.
were awards for volunteer and
She carries out her duties to the
Volunteer of the Year Award
apprentice of the year, commitment
absolute highest standard.”
Janice Whitehead (Co-ordinator
occupant and dragged him out him down the stairs and out of the building. The flat was completely destroyed by the fire.
of the Community First Responder
This was an incredibly brave
Innovation Award
schemes in Armley, Kirkstall and
act as Jonathan risked his own
for staff who perform actions of an
Andrew Hodge (Consultant
Pudsey, West Yorkshire)
life to go into a burning building
exemplary nature at an emergency
Paramedic, Wakefield HQ)
incident or whilst off duty.
“Andrew is a trail blazing
“She has volunteered for ten years
as well as preventing harm to
Consultant Paramedic who
and is now a co-ordinator of three
other residents, some of whom
Below is a list of all the award
champions clinical care at every
CFR schemes! Nothing is too much
had children, by helping them to
winners and what their nominator
opportunity. He has been the Trust
trouble and I am honoured to work
evacuate the building quickly and
said about them:
lead on the Paramedic Rotation
with such a wonderful lady.”
safely.
to diversity and inclusion, as well as Chief Executive’s Commendations
and save the life of an occupant,
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NEWSLINE Kim Fowler and Martin Tonge
and strength of character by
where, that evening, he was well
She has given up her own time
(Hazardous Area Response
continuing to support the patient
enough to sit up in bed and speak
to organise a series of CPD
Team Paramedics, Leeds)
in the full knowledge that the
to his family and medical staff.
events looking at the obstetric
trench was moving and could
and gynaecological issues
Hazardous Area Response
collapse on top of them. They
Currently less than 1 in 10 people
ambulance crews may have
Team Paramedics Kim Fowler
put their own lives at risk to
in the UK survive a cardiac
to deal with. The sessions
and Martin Tonge responded to
save someone else’s; their
arrest that occurs out of hospital.
have also provided a greater
an incident in Harrogate on 6
commitment to patient care in
Chances of survival can treble
understanding of the anatomy
April 2018 involving a workman
such a dangerous environment
if someone having a cardiac
and physiology involved as well
who was trapped in a partially-
was exemplary.
arrest is given early CPR and
as the actions and techniques
defibrillation.
used to improve care.
As a non-clinician, it is never easy
Kathy has arranged debrief
to be faced with someone in a
sessions for ambulance crews
collapsed trench about 14 feet below ground level.
Danny Greenbaum (YAS Mechanic, Harrogate)
The patient was unable to move due to the clay and soil which
While off duty on 23 March 2018,
life-threatening condition but by
who have been involved in
was compressing on his legs.
Yorkshire Ambulance Service
initiating CPR, Daniel gave the
challenging maternity cases
The trench was unstable and
Mechanic Danny Greenbaum
patient the best possible chance
as well as joint training
dangerous with the possibility of
stopped to help a man who had
of survival and recovery with a
activities with YAS clinicians
collapse at any point.
collapsed and was slumped over
good quality of life. The excellent
and midwives to allow mutual
a wall in Leeds.
outcome for this patient was
understanding of abilities and
largely due to Daniel’s prompt,
expectations when they both
courageous and selfless actions.
attend maternity incidents.
For seven hours, Kim and Martin put their lives at risk by
He quickly realised the
entering the cramped trench for
patient was unresponsive and
prolonged periods of time to treat
not breathing so provided
Kathy McClune (Development
Selflessly devoted to her
and reassure the patient while
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Midwife at Harrogate and District
role, Kathy brings a wealth of
the fire service worked tirelessly
(CPR) until the ambulance crew
Hospital NHS Foundation Trust)
experience to the enhanced
to release his legs. He was
arrived.
eventually freed and escaped with
training opportunities which Kathy McClune has recognised
are without question of huge
A return of spontaneous
the need for a greater
benefit, not only to the YAS
circulation (cardiac activity) was
understanding of the interaction
clinicians and midwives, but
Both Kim and Martin showed
achieved and the patient was
between YAS clinicians and
also to the mothers and their
outstanding resilience, bravery
taken to Leeds General Infirmary
midwives.
babies.
minor injuries.
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NEWSLINE WAS
The Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust launch its month long campaign #Defibuary When someone goes into cardiac arrest, early defibrillation
Wales are registered with the
pass for Mountain View Ranch,
Trust. To get involved, just take a
two complimentary tickets to Folly
photo or selfie with a defibrillator
Farm, family vouchers for Snowdon
and send it with its location details
Railway, family tickets to Dan-yr-
including postcode via Twitter
Ogof Cave, four tickets to Welsh
to @WelshAmbPIH using the
Mining Experience in Rhondda
hashtag #Defibuary. Last year’s
Heritage Park and a family of four
campaign saw over 180 pictures
voucher for Adventure Golf at
being submitted. Prizes are also
Heatherton World of Activities.
available to be won.
is a crucial part of the chain
Dr Brendan Lloyd, Medical Director
of survival as their chance of
Last year residents of Llandegfan
surviving without intervention
for the Welsh Ambulance Service,
won a Welsh Ambulance Service
decreases by an estimated 10%
said: “When someone goes into
defibrillator for their amazing effort
with every passing minute.
cardiac arrest, early defibrillation
in encouraging all members of
is a crucial part of the chain of
the community to get involved To help raise public awareness
survival. In fact there are a number
in the campaign. A defibrillator
about Defibrillators, on 1st
of people in Wales who are alive
donated by Cariad was also
February 2019 for the fourth year
today thanks to the quick-thinking
awarded to a Community First
running the Patient Engagement
actions of bystanders in using a
Responder for the Tonypandy and
& Community Involvement
nearby defibrillator”.
Pontypridd area who highlighted
Team (PECI) team at the Welsh
the low number of defibrillators
Ambulance Services NHS
“We have been working with a
in Tonypandy but who along with
Trust will launch its month long
range of Healthcare Professionals
the wider team continues to raise
campaign #Defibuary.
and colleagues to ensure
funds to purchase defibrillators for
defibrillators in the community
their local community.
are registered on our computer
As well as promoting key
system. This enables our call
LAS
Latest figures reveal that December 2018 was London Ambulance Service’s busiest month on record Frontline ambulance crews in the capital treated almost 101,000 patients – around 7,000 more than the monthly average for last year. Director of Operations Paul Woodrow said: “Demand on our services continues to rise year on year. December is a particularly busy month for us due to Christmas festivities and winter illnesses and injuries. “We plan carefully for periods of increased activity and put more staff on the road and in
messages about this life saving
There are some great prizes to
takers to advise callers and
equipment, the Trust is also
be won including a community
increases the opportunity to
asking for the public’s help to
debrillator, beauty products
increased demand. As a result,
retrieve life-saving equipment
ensure that all defibrillators across
donated by John Lewis, family day
every day in December 2018 we
quickly and save lives”.
reached our most seriously ill and
our control rooms to meet the
injured patients (category 1 calls) “That’s why we’re encouraging
in less than seven minutes.
everyone to familiarise themselves with where they can find the closest
“This is a real credit to the hard
piece of lifesaving equipment
work of all of our staff – including
available to them. Hopefully you
those on the frontline treating
will never need to use it, but it really
patients, those in our control
could make all the difference.”
rooms taking calls and sending ambulances and also those
“WAST will be working closely with
working behind the scenes.”
partners from ‘Save a Life Cymru’
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and will actively target and support
The second busiest month on
groups who are already teaching
record was December 2016, when
CPR within their communities.
ambulance crews saw 99,632
It will help them to build local
patients face to face, followed
networks, identifying communities
by December 2017, which saw
across Wales who have fewer CPR
97,933 patients assessed and
training opportunities, helping
treated.
them share their knowledge and skills. This will strengthen the
As part of its five-year strategy,
chain of survival and build local
the Service is looking at a variety
community resilience.”
of innovative ways to meet the challenge of rising demand
Please get involved and help save Swansea City AFC Players Wilfried Bony & Nathan Dyer with Trust mascots Kim & Jack supporting #Defibuary campaign
across London.
lives by tweeting your pictures to @WelshAmbPIH using the
A key aim of the strategy is to
hashtag #Defibuary.
reduce the proportion of patients
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NEWSLINE that ambulance crews take to
While nurses have been part of
almost 68 full days of emergency
The pilot evaluation follows the
emergency departments when
the ambulance workforce for a
ambulance time.
recent publication of the Lord
their individual needs can be met
number of years, it is the first
just as, or more, effectively in their
time they have been employed
This saving means emergency
NHS could free up millions of
own homes or a referral to an
in NWAS in a role responding to
ambulance resources would have
pounds if ambulance services
alternative service.
patients.
remained available to attend
were able to ‘see and treat’ more
other, more serious incidents.
patients.
Carter review which said that the
The Service is also aiming to offer
Evaluation of the first few months
a wider range of specialist staff,
of activity has showed that 72%
Nathan Garlick was an
Mark Newton, Assistant Director
including midwives and mental
of patients seen by the Urgent
A&E nurse before he joined
of Transformation, said: “The
health nurses, and provide more
Care Practitioners have been
NWAS to become an Urgent
findings from the Urgent Care
care for patients on the telephone
provided with the right care,
Care Practitioner in Greater
Practitioner pilot are really
and at the scene where a hospital
without needing an emergency
Manchester. He said: “I saw
encouraging. People deserve to
admission is not required.
ambulance to take them to
this job opportunity and
get the right care, at the right time,
hospital - this is known as ‘see
immediately thought of the
in the right place, every time and
and treat’.
endless possibilities and immense
for many, that doesn’t necessarily
potential. Nurses can make a
mean an emergency ambulance to the nearest A&E department.
The Service’s strategy also involves taking full advantage of new digital technology to make
The Urgent Care Practitioners
huge difference to way pre-
our services more accessible and
also spend some of their time
hospital care is delivered in the
improve the overall experience for
working in the 999 control
our patients.
future and it’s great to see the
“The Urgent Care Practitioner
centres, speaking to patients on
ambulance service responding to
pilot is just one of the initiatives
the telephone to provide clinical
the changing needs of the public.
we’ve been working on to ensure
NWAS
self-care advice – this is known
Hundreds of people cared for closer to home thanks to new ambulance service role
as ‘hear and treat’. Just over half
“We can conduct a holistic
that right care closer to home
(51%) of all the patients spoken
assessment of the patient’s
and working together with local
to by the UCPs were supported
needs, looking at their health,
health care providers to support
over the phone without needing
social and wellbeing needs and
more patients in the community.
further ambulance service
how we can improve our patient’s
This helps to keep ambulance
intervention.
lives. We use every opportunity
resources free to respond
to promote health and self-care.
more quickly to life-threatening
In total, the pilot is estimated
We’re getting a really excellent
emergencies.”
to have saved more than 1,000
reception from patients, their
ambulance journeys during
relatives and other health care
For more information follow the
a 90 day period, which is
professionals and every day I get
Urgent Care Practitioners on
approximately 1,625 hours or
100% job satisfaction.”
Twitter @NwambUCP.
Hundreds of people have avoided an unnecessary trip to hospital thanks to a new ambulance service role dedicated to providing patients
we’re well placed to provide
with the right care closer to home. Earlier this year, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) launched a pilot of a new Urgent Care Practitioner role. The 12 nurses and paramedics respond to patients who have called 999 but could possibly receive support and treatment in AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
the community, rather than having to go to hospital in an emergency ambulance. Working on vehicles equipped to treat people on scene, the Urgent Care Practitioners ensure patients who can be cared for at home have all the help they need, referring them on to other local health services if required.
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parents to teach their children
Charlene said: “I’m so proud of
4-Year-Old Girl Praised for 999 Call
Simon made a special visit to
what to do in an emergency.
Kaitlyn. At the time I wasn’t really
Four-year-old Kaitlyn Wright
SWASFT
has been commended for knowing exactly what to do in an emergency. Her mum, Charlene, was having a fit, and she was the only person at home with her. So Kaitlyn called 999 and gave the important details to South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) Call Handler Jess Hodkinson. During the call on 27 October,
the SWASFT Control Centre near Bristol on Friday 30 November.
aware of what had happened. That includes showing the children
I woke up with the paramedics
how to call 999, making sure they
standing over me. I was so happy
Kaitlyn was presented with a
know their address, and ensuring
when I found out what she had
certificate on behalf of SWASFT
they are aware of any known
done.
Chief Executive Ken Wenman
health problems in the family.
to congratulate her for showing
“We taught all our children how to
extraordinary bravery, presence
Jess said: “Every call is different,
make a 999 call, and what to say
of mind, and wisdom beyond her
and we are taught how to deal with
to the call handler. We got Kaitlyn
years.
child callers as part of our training.
a pretend Disney phone and
But it is unusual to receive a call
practised with it.
Kaitlyn said: “I pressed 999, and
from someone so young.
said my mummy was having a fit.”
“It can be scary when you’re not “Kaitlyn was very brave and
well. But Kaitlyn makes me feel
Paramedics went to the family
informative. She obviously knew
safe. She’s a star.”
home in Askerswell, Dorset and
how to call 999; she told me
assessed Charlene.
exactly what was happening, and
Simon added: “Kaitlyn is a grown-up
where she lives.
little girl who knows exactly what to
Thankfully Charlene stopped
do in an emergency. She is brilliant.”
fitting, and she didn’t need to go
“She knew exactly what to do in
to hospital.
an emergency.”
Charlene. Kaitlyn made sure that
Jess, who works in the Control
Charlene has fibromyalgia which
interest in Kaitlyn’s call. She
her mum was still breathing, and
Centre as an Emergency Medical
means she is in constant pain
said they had been given cards,
she stayed on the phone to Jess
Dispatcher, said the incident
and can have up to 40 seizures
gifts, and kind words from many
until help arrived.
highlighted how vital it is for
a week.
people.
Kaitlyn was able to tell Jess precisely what was wrong with
Charlene said the family had been “overwhelmed” by people’s
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NEWSLINE It’s different to a heart attack.
WMAS
Trust welcomes news that school children are to be taught CPR
In a cardiac arrest, the patient will be unconscious and their heart won’t be beating – they are clinically dead – unless someone is prepared to do something.
West Midlands Ambulance Service says thousands of
“Giving CPR buys the patient
lives could be saved in years
time, so the ambulance service
to come with news that all
can get there. You can’t hurt the
secondary school children are
person; doing something can
to be taught CPR and basic first
only help.
aid skills. “For every minute without lifeEach year, West Midlands
saving treatment the chance of
Ambulance Service attends about
surviving a cardiac arrest drops
4,000 out of hospital cardiac
by about 10% – meaning that
arrests. Sadly, only about 7% of those people will survive! It’s a shocking figure, especially when in some countries like Denmark, the figure is around 25%. The Government has announced that it is planning to make health education compulsory in all state-funded schools. Under the proposed new guidance, by the end of secondary school pupils will be taught how to administer
the time before an ambulance arrives is crucial “I can speak from personal experience – saving a life is the most incredible feeling; knowing that your actions mean someone will get to spend time with their loved ones when they wouldn’t otherwise have had that chance. “A cardiac can strike anyone
NWAS
North West Ambulance Service launches charity to support staff and save lives
within the first four minutes of an arrest. The charitable fund has now been developed into the new North West Ambulance Charity, and publicly launched with fresh branding, charity mascot
North West Ambulance Service
Pandamedic, and a JustGiving
(NWAS) has officially launched
page to boost fundraising.
its charity, which will raise money to support emergency
With the support of the public,
service staff and local
the charity will continue to fund
communities.
vital lifesaving defibrillators, along with other initiatives such as
The North West Ambulance
schools education programmes,
Charity funds lifesaving
additional equipment and clinical
equipment, education
training aids.
programmes and other projects to benefit the health, wellbeing and
Charity funds will also contribute
safety of patients, staff and the
to extra health and wellbeing
wider community.
schemes to support ambulance
An NWAS charitable fund was
year-round to be there for North
established in 2008 to allow legacy gifts and generous donations from the public, businesses and grant funders to be used effectively to support
at any time: it could be a loved
the work of the service. In the
and basic treatments for common
one, a friend, a complete
last year, the charity has funded
injuries.
stranger. If you know what to
the installation of more than 100
do, you could help save their
defibrillators in public places.
WMAS Community Response
life. Why would you not want to
Each defibrillator funded and
Manager, Cliff Medlicott, said:
learn how to do CPR? It doesn’t
installed increases the chances
“There is no doubt that coming
take long to learn and there are
of survival for an out of hospital
across a cardiac arrest is scary.
courses all over the place.”
cardiac arrest from just 5% to over
CPR, the purpose of defibrillators,
75%, if used with effective CPR
service staff who work hard all West residents at their time of need. The work of the charity is over and above the core, NHS-funded work of NWAS. Charity Development Manager, Vincent Sherard-Bornshin, said: “The good-will of patients, the public, community groups and local businesses allows us to fund extra projects which can make a huge difference to so many people, both in the community and within NWAS. “With the official launch of North West Ambulance Charity, we’re asking people to make a small donation through our JustGiving page and keep the charity in mind events or ideas. Any contribution, big or small, can help us towards our goal of supporting staff and saving lives.” For more information, including fundraising ideas, visit www. nwas.nhs.uk/charity. To donate visit: www.justgiving.com/
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NIAS Bravery Award NIAS staff are often looked upon as heroes by members of the public. Sometimes this does not sit easy with our frontline staff who
Their actions, undoubtedly, saved lives and both Aona and Shauna were invited to a meeting of our Trust Board in Downpatrick, where NIAS Chair, Nicole Lappin, introduced them to the Board before presenting them with the NIAS Bravery Award.
see what they do as a privilege. But there are times when they go “above and beyond the call
The entire Service is extremely proud of both and they are worthy first recipients of this award.
of duty” and in order to preserve life they choose to set to one side their own personal safety to ensure that of another. NIAS has now introduced an award which recognises such selflessness and bravery. The NIAS Bravery Award was awarded for the first time to a crew from the Northern Division, Paramedic Shauna Loughran and EMT Aona Mac Giolla Bhrighde. Aona and Shauna were returning to their base when they noticed smoke billowing from a house in Moneymore. They stopped, contacted Control and then made their way to the house to lead an elderly occupant to safety before also warning neighbours of the danger. With everyone removed to safety, they turned to witness the smoke turn to flames as the fire caught hold.
SWASFT
Ambulance staff celebrated at awards The heroic and tireless efforts of staff and volunteers to deliver outstanding patient care have been recognised at a South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWASFT) awards ceremony. The annual staff awards acknowledge those who have gone above and beyond expectations, and the dedicated service of long-standing members of staff.
SWASFT Chief Executive, Ken
The duo, who had been fishing
Wenman, said: “3,000 times a
when the incident happened in
day, within the largest ambulance
August, used their rods to retrieve
service in England, our people are
the mum’s possessions from the
saving lives, reducing peoples’
sea.
suffering and pain, and dealing with the social and mental health
The mum and baby were taken to
needs of our communities. I am
hospital as a precaution, but the
personally thankful to them all.”
mum only sustained minor injuries and the baby was unharmed.
Among those staff who accepted awards were Stroud Paramedic
Owen Paulley said: “I heard a
Mike Merrett for 50 years’
splash and turned round, and the
dedicated service and Trowbridge
mum was in the water. We ran
Paramedic Steve Arnold for 40 years’ devoted service.
until the paramedics arrived.”
SWASFT Chairman, Tony Fox, said:
Owen Bailey’s mum, Katy, said:
“We are saying a huge and muchdeserved thank you to staff and volunteers for their commitment, dedication and professionalism throughout the year. “I continue to be overwhelmed by the level of care and compassion given to patients and their families often at times of great distress.” Kevin Steele, 67, from Bournemouth, gave a speech thanking SWASFT staff and
Around 200 SWASFT staff and volunteers, and members of the public, who played vital roles in responding to emergency situations, came together for the event near Bristol on Friday 16 November.
over to help and stayed with her
members of the public for saving his life when he had a cardiac arrest while driving. He said: “I would be dead without the actions of everyone involved. Thank you so much. You’re all superheroes.” He will mark the anniversary of the incident in November 2017 by hosting CPR training at his home.
“They didn’t realise they were doing anything special. They just did it. And they didn’t even mention it when they got home.” Lee Tapper and off-duty firefighter Simon Green were also recognised for their heroic efforts when they were the first people on the scene of two separate emergencies in Pewsey, Wiltshire.
Pre-hospital major incident workshop MedSkills Academy are running a pre-hospital major incident which will update and prepare those fulfilling healthcare professional roles at the scene of a major incident, the JESIP principles will be discussed within theory sessions and will form the focus of practical sessions which will include: Triaging, Identifying & Establishing Casualty Clearing Stations and Ambulance Loading
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Owen Paulley, aged 13, were
place at The Pavilions of Harrogate
commended for helping a mum
on Thursday 28 March 2019.
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Weymouth.
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NEWSLINE Appeal for brand new helipad at Sheffield Children’s Hospital receives £2.25M charity boost The fundraising campaign for a
The new Helipad would ensure air ambulances are able to land in the park after dark, significantly extending its operation throughout winter. It would also have electric trace heating incorporated into the deck to ensure that ice and snow do not disrupt the continued use of the facility during periods of inclement weather.
life-saving Helipad at Sheffield Children’s Hospital took a major step forward today thanks to a new charity partnership. The HELP Appeal’s Chief Executive Robert Bertram has presented the first installment of £562,500 out of a £2.25M pledge to David Vernon-Edwards, Director of The Children’s Hospital Charity. The HELP Appeal has been providing significant grants to fund life-saving helipads at Major Trauma Centres and A&E hospitals around England and Scotland since 2009. In 2016, it helped fund the helipad at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital. Its total donation of £2.25 million
David Vernon-Edwards, Director of The Children’s Hospital Charity said: “We’re so grateful to Robert and the HELP Appeal for their generous support as we strive to make this life-saving Helipad a reality. With the pressures on our Emergency Department growing every year, this project has never been more needed.” Robert Bertram, Chief Executive of the HELP Appeal added: “After helipad patients land, they shouldn’t have to endure a lengthy secondary transfer in a road ambulance or trolley, as it can cause further discomfort and injury and delay lifesaving treatment. The sooner a seriously ill child can reach a specialist doctor, the better their chances of
survival. Having a helipad beside the Emergency Department will save time, save lives and keep families together.” Patient story The current landing site, in the public space of the park, also means that there may be additional complications including organised events which may be taking place. This proved to be the case when 14-year-old schoolboy Joe Boyer was struck by a motorcycle while crossing a road in Chesterfield in April 2016. Initially pronounced dead at the scene, Joe was rushed to Sheffield Children’s Hospital by air ambulance, where the team had to clear a wedding ceremony from the park in order for the helicopter to land. The teenager suffered a severe brain injury as well as thirddegree burns, femoral fractures, a fractured pelvis and spine as well as significant damage to his kidneys, lungs and spleen.
“The only thing he didn’t break was one arm”, Mum Marie painfully recalls; “In the eight hours after Joe’s admission, the medical team had to resuscitate him four times. We thought we’d lost him but they kept bringing him back to life.” Joe spent the next two weeks in a coma and a month in recovery at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, in the Intensive Care Unit and the Burns Ward. However the discharge was only the start of his journey, as the brain injury meant he had to learn to walk, talk and eat again. Marie continued: “Physically Joe has mended really well. The brain injury continues to affect his short term memory, but he has managed to take his GCSE’s which is a huge achievement”. “If Sheffield Children’s Hospital can get their own Helipad, patients can get into the hospital quickly and avoid the problems of landing in the park. Minutes matter in these situations and other families might not be so lucky.”
will cover half of the cost of the helipad. The £6m The Children’s Hospital Charity’s appeal is raising includes a contingency fund should costs rise before its expected completion in 2023. Due to its status as a regional Major Trauma Centre, the Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital helps up to 200 children a day. The helipad will reduce the delays for patients who need critical care AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
as soon as possible from across South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Currently, air ambulances land in Weston Park and patients are then transported across the busy A57 under a police escort before entering the Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
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North West Ambulance Service appoints new Chairman
Trust appoints new Director of Nursing, Midwifery, AHP and Community Division
NHS Improvement (NHSI) has confirmed the appointment of Mr Peter White as Chair of the North West Ambulance NHS trust.
Alice Webster has been appointed as the new permanent Director of Nursing, Midwifery, AHP, and Community Division at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. She succeeds Dr Barbara Stuttle CBE who has been Director of Nursing, Midwifery, AHP, and Community
Non-executive appointments to NHS Trusts made by the NHS Improvement are subject to the Governance Code for Public Appointments. Peter has been appointed from 1 February 2019 until 31 January 2023. He declared no political activity and will receive remuneration of £35,000 per annum.
Following his appointment Peter said: “It’s an honour to be given the opportunity to continue to be part of the leadership team at NWAS, and I would like to thank Wyn for her leadership and support.” Former Chairman, Wyn Dignan, whose term ended on 31 January 2019, said: “I am delighted for NWAS that Peter has been appointed as Chair. I have worked with him in his non-executive director role for the past four years, I am confident that he will continue be a valuable asset to this great organisation, with great people.”
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London Ambulance Service’s Pauline Cranmer awarded Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal London Ambulance Service’s Pauline Cranmer has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal.
Peter, who was Vice Chairman, has been a Non-Executive Director of the trust since 2014, with specific responsibility for performance and quality as well as leading on behalf of the board on EPRR (Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response). From the Ribble Valley in Lancashire, Peter has enjoyed a varied career policing all areas of Lancashire before being promoted to senior positions including Head of Uniform Operations, Commander of Preston division, head of the force’s corporate change programme and finally Assistant Chief Constable responsible for the People portfolio.
Speaking about her appointment Alice said “I am really looking forward to joining the Trust and working with teams across the community, ambulance, mental health and hospital based services to build-upon and develop care in which patients and service users are central to everything we do.”
Pauline, Head of Emergency Services Care, received the honour for distinguished service. Heather Lawrence, London Ambulance Service Chairman, said: “We are delighted for Pauline – this award recognises the exceptional devotion to duty she has shown for the 24 years she has worked for us. We are proud of her. Division since October 2017. Alice is currently Director of Nursing at NHS Improvement (South Region) and prior to that was Director of Nursing and Quality at East Sussex NHS Hospitals Trust. Alice has been in a variety of roles within the health economy of East Sussex since 1999. Alice qualified as a Registered General Nurse and midwife and subsequently health visitor in the early 1990’s and has worked in both secondary and primary care in the UK and Australia. She is passionate about developing models of care in the community and ensuring that staff in all of our settings are supported in delivering the best support to our population that they can.
“Pauline listens to people and empowers them to do their best and as such is seen as an inspirational leader by staff.” The Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal is a rare achievement – with only a handful being awarded each year. It honours those who have shown outstanding ability, merit and conduct in their role.
Isle of Wight NHS Trust Chief Executive Maggie Oldham said: “Alice is joining the new Executive team at isle of Wight NHS Trust at a critical time. We are now consolidating our ‘Getting to Good’ programme and developing a different supportive culture within the Trust. Alice has a great range of experience which will be important as we move forward on our journey to ensure that all patients on the Isle of Wight get the best possible care.”
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She was instrumental in enabling the creation of the England Centre for Practice Development at Canterbury Christchurch University. She has published papers with the Centre on transforming person centred workplace practices and cultures.
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IN PERSON Pauline said: “I was speechless when I found
St John Ambulance a year ago, to help realise
look forward to using my knowledge and
out – I feel so humbled – I had no idea I had
his vision of harnessing volunteer power to
experience to further strengthen St John
been nominated.
build safe and healthy communities.
Ambulance’s partnership with ambulance
“It is a great honour for me but also for the
In the last three years, Richard has led
whole service as awards like this help to
WAST through a transformational clinical
highlight the important role we have.”
modernisation programme and introduced
The support of NHS ambulance services forms
a new response model that has attracted
a core part of the work carried out across
Pauline joined London Ambulance Service
national and international interest. He also
communities each day by thousands of St
in 1994 as a technician. She qualified as a
led volunteer activity at WAST, overseeing
John Ambulance volunteers.
paramedic and worked her way up to one
the development of 4,000 community first
of the service’s most senior positions where
responders across Wales.
trusts across the country to deliver great
she is responsible for overseeing operations across London and the 999 control room.
In addition, Richard is an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh,
She is an experienced strategic commander
where he is Fellow of the Faculty of Immediate
and led the response to the Westminster
Medical Care.
patient outcomes.”
YAS News
New Non-Executive Director Appointment Anne Cooper has been selected by NHS Improvement to serve on the Yorkshire
Bridge terror attack. She added: “I have seen a lot of changes over the years – we have become a more professional service with greater clinical interventions; and the demand and pressures
Martin said: “With his wealth of experience
Ambulance Service NHS Trust Board as a
and track record of innovation and leadership,
Non-Executive Director. Her appointment
Richard’s appointment as COO will be a real
runs for two years until 2 December 2020.
strength as we take our charity forward into the future.
Anne, from Mirfield, is an accomplished senior nurse leader with a career spanning
are ever increasing. “But some things haven’t changed at all: the care and compassion we give to our patients will always be at the heart of what we do.” Pauline believes the best way to support patients is to champion hard work in her teams, adding: “The best way to care for our patients is by caring for our people.”
“As my number two, Richard will bring
35 years in the NHS. Over the last ten years
our operational work together under one
Anne has worked at national level in large
leadership, ensuring our collective resources are united in our common purpose of serving our communities.” Richard said: “I feel honoured to have joined this organisation which has such a rich heritage of saving lives and supporting communities. I’m excited to play my part in its
Pauline grew up in Edgware in north London but now lives in Hertfordshire. To switch off from her demanding job, she likes getting
future. “I’m proud of what I achieved at WAST and
NHS organisations, including two years at NHS England. Her most recent full-time post was Chief Nurse at NHS Digital where her main focus was on the benefits of digital developments to enhance clinical care and patient experience. She has also been involved in delivering national, large-scale programmes such as the Nursing Technology Fund. Anne is a Fellow of the Queen’s Nursing
outdoors – either kayaking or cycling – and
Institute and in 2014 was voted by the Health
spending time with her family.
Service Journal (HSJ) and Nursing Times as one of the top 12 social pioneers in health and included on the HSJ’s top 50 list of
WAST News
WAST head of operations joins St John Ambulance
inspirational women in the NHS. Anne is also a Non-Executive Director of Care Opinion, the leading independent non-profit
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A distinguished ambulance executive and
feedback platform for health and social
paramedic with 25 years’ service in the NHS
care services in England, and has recently
has joined leading health charity St John
become a founding Board member for a new
Ambulance as second-in-command.
community interest company, TEC Quality.
Richard Lee, awarded the Queen’s Ambulance
Speaking about her new role at YAS, Anne
Medal in 2016, left his post as director of
said: “I am delighted to be joining YAS and
operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service
am looking forward to applying my clinical
(WAST) to become chief operating officer at
and digital knowledge and experience to the
the charity.
ambulance sector. The Trust provides a great service to many people across the region
The COO role has been created by chief
and I want to be part of helping to deliver its
executive Martin Houghton-Brown who joined
strategic agenda over the next few years.”
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IN PERSON Rob created the first 999 Academy for 16 to
real honour to be awarded the Queen’s
19 year olds in the country, a programme to
Ambulance Medal and I feel immensely
create safer communities, build CV’s and
proud to work for the Trust.
inspire young people to take up a career in the emergency services. Following on
“I am completely overwhelmed to be
from a road casualty reduction programme
nominated for this prestigious medal. The
in North Devon, Rob developed the 999
announcement of the award on Friday was
Academy working with Devon & Cornwall
a complete shock and the level of reaction
Police, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue
from family, friends and colleagues has been
Service and Petroc College.
humbling. I carry out my role to the very best of my ability, energised by the amazing
Rob secured a grant from the Department of Digital Culture Media and Sport and the 999 Academy programme has expanded this year to Bridgwater & Taunton College in Somerset, with plans to create a 999 Academy in each county throughout the Yorkshire Ambulance Service Chairman Kath
South West and to grow the programme
Lavery welcomed Anne to the Trust: “We are
nationally.
delighted that Anne has joined the Board and her wealth of experience will be of great benefit
In 2011 Rob was promoted to head the
to us and our patients across Yorkshire.”
Community Responders Department and through his dedicated leadership the Trust
Non-executive appointments to NHS
now has over 450 community groups and
Trusts made by the NHS Improvement are
more than 1,000 Community First Responder
subject to the Governance Code for Public
volunteers. These trained volunteers respond
Appointments.
to medical emergencies in their communities and businesses, often arriving on scene
Anne Cooper has been appointed from 3
first to provide immediate care until the
December 2018 until 2 December 2020. She
ambulance arrives.
has declared no political activity in the last five years and will receive remuneration of £6,157
Responder Manager and Paramedic, Rob
per annum.
said he is delighted at the news; “It is a
people I work with and by the volunteers of our South West community. My ambition to enable Ambulance Service volunteering opportunities for our communities maintains my daily focus to seek new initiatives and programmes. I am extremely fortunate to see first-hand how beneficial volunteering for individual and community health really is. I am immeasurably grateful to the support of the Trust’s Directors who believe in the work I do with the team and the benefit we provide our patients and communities.” Ken Wenman, Chief Executive South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, said; “There is an amazing amount of talent and dedication here in the South Western Ambulance Service and Rob is the absolute testament to that. He has developed the ambulance community voluntary responder scheme to the largest and most progressive
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SWASFT Paramedic Awarded Queen’s Ambulance Medal We are delighted to announce a Paramedic from South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Medal (QAM). The esteemed award goes to Robert Horton, Responder Manager and Paramedic from
in the country with over 8,900 volunteers, responding to emergencies ahead of an ambulance. I believe the 999 Academy has been one of the most significant initiatives aimed specifically at young people in the South West for many years. He has a great deal to be proud of as we are of him for receiving this award.” Tony Fox Chairman, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust said;
In 2009 he joined the Trust’s Community
“Congratulations to Rob on receiving this
Engagement Team to focus on developing
very much deserved award in the Queen’s
community access to defibrillators. Rob
New Year’s Honours list. It is a very much
has worked tirelessly, often in his own
deserved accolade for all the hard work,
time, and with his team created over 3,500
effort and commitment to others, particularly
defibrillators across the South West, together
engagement of volunteers and education.
with an amazing team of 8,900 people who
Rob shows great leadership with what he
are trained every year by Rob and his team
has achieved and we are very proud of him
to respond ahead of an ambulance in our
and grateful for all his hard work for the
communities and businesses.
Trust.”
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IN PERSON the scene, see what we were dealing with and
YAS News
don’t touch anything yet. Meanwhile he was
Andy retires after 40 years of ambulance service
calling for more ambulances.” Unlike today ambulance crews didn’t carry medical drugs and their equipment was fairly primitive. “All we
Long serving ambulance clinician Andy
could do was basic first aid and apply some
Barrett retired at the end of December
bandages” said Andy. That first job cemented
after a forty year career with the ambulance
Andy’s love for the job, “I soon learnt you can’t
service in the UK and Guernsey.
take this job personally.”
Andy joined the Yorkshire ambulance service
One job that did have an impact on Andy
in 1978. He initially worked on the Patient
happened at a farm in Yorkshire, where a young girl had suffered multiple injuries. Despite the
Transport Service before training to become
best efforts of the crew the patient died on the
an “ambulance-man”. He qualified as a
way to hospital. “She died holding my hand”
paramedic in 1997 and lead pioneering work
said Andy solemnly as he recalled the events
with heart patients in the UK before moving to
with grim clarity. “We sat down outside the
Guernsey in 2006.
hospital and burst into tears. My crewmate never really recovered from that one.”
St John Emergency Ambulance Service Chief Officer, Ali Marquis said “Andy has dedicated
The following year Andy started his training
the whole of his working life to caring for
to become an ‘Ambulance man’ as they were
In happier times during his forty year career
called in those days. Paramedics as we know
Andy has delivered fifty-one babies. At least
them today didn’t come into existence until the
three of those babies where named after him,
1990s. “My mates told me it wasn’t the job for
including Andi as a girl’s name. Working in
me, because I had a tendency to faint at the
Yorkshire Andy is no stranger to wild winter
sight of blood. So, one night in the pub they
conditions, with snow on the Dales over
bet me I wouldn’t last three months. We each
many winters. “We often had to walk a mile
put £10 into a jar behind the bar. Three months
or two off the main road, through the snow to
later the landlord got it down and I won the
get to patients. There were no helicopter air
£100 contents. There was a lot of beer drunk
ambulances in those days.”
others. He has a wonderful way with patients and has been a great asset to the service. His good humour combined with his experience will be missed by patients and staff alike. We wish him a long and enjoyable retirement.” Andy has been recalling some of the highlights of his career with Jim Cathcart:Ambulance man Andy retires after 40 years of service The Commodores, 10 CC and Boney M were riding high at the top of the charts, paramedics had not been introduced to mainstream ambulance work and ambulances still had bells. At 9o’clock on the morning of 11th September 1978 a young Yorkshireman reported for his first day of duty at the Leeds Central Ambulance Station. His friends told him he wouldn’t last long in the job, but forty years later and now in Guernsey, Andy Barret is about to retire from the job he loves. After just one week of basic first aid training Andy’s ambulance career started with the AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
Patient Transport Service, driving a ten seater
that night!” During the 1990s the profession of paramedics Ambulance work in the 1970s was still fairly
began to develop with enhanced training
basic. Andy said “We were still driving the
and greater clinical skills, allowing qualified
old Bedford ambulances with the sliding
ambulance staff to provide more advanced
doors. There were no sirens in those days,
pre-hospital care. Andy was selected for the
the vehicles had electric bells which sounded
paramedic suitability course in 1995 and
when you pressed the button. We were very
qualified as a paramedic on 6th June 1997.
excited when the new sirens come in.” It seems strange that in the early days of Andy’s
Before moving to Guernsey Andy was at the
career ambulance drivers had minimal driver
forefront of out-of-hospital emergency cardiac
training before they were able to respond
care in Yorkshire. He became a Cardiac
to emergencies. It wasn’t until the 1980s
Responder in the year 2000, with the ability
that formal emergency driver training was
to take a 12-lead ECG, showing the detailed
introduced.
workings of the heart, and provide advanced treatments which could previously only be
Andy spent six weeks on a residential course
done in hospital. He was the first Cardiac
at the Keithley training school, where he
Responder in the county to thrombolyse, which
ambulance transferring people to and from
studied alongside students from the Hong
involves administering a clot dissolving drug
hospital appointments. “There was no SatNav
Kong ambulance service. He qualified in
to patients having a heart attack. “I was calm
in those days” recalls Andy. “We had to plan
November 1979 and still has vivid memories
on the outside but a bit nervous inside,” said
our route each morning, so we could collect all
of his first shift. It was a nightshift and Andy
Andy, “I had a student nurse observing me that
the patients along the way, in the right order,
and his crew mate, Barry, were called to a road
day and she told me afterward that the only
before delivering them all to the hospital. Then,
accident on the Leeds Ring Road involving a
way she could tell I was nervous was I was
in the afternoon, we’d take everyone back
visiting rugby team from Australia. There were
chewing gum… and it was getting faster and
home again. It was a great way to learn the
sixteen casualties and four fatalities. “It was
faster!” Following the treatment Andy took the
road names, but the best bit was that we got
absolutely horrendous. I remember saying to
patient to hospital, but by the time they arrived
to eat lunch in the hospital canteen every day!”
Barry, what do I do? He told me to walk around
the patient had made a full recovery.
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IN PERSON Andy also served on the Yorkshire Ambulance
continued to provide a world-class service to
Cardiac Strategy Group and was given a
the hundreds of thousands of other Londoners
commendation for his work on a project which
who needed help.
saw ambulance staff visiting the relatives of patients who had died to check on their
He has been instrumental in promoting the
welfare after their loss.
need for staff to consider their own welfare in the aftermath of major incidents, removing
Andy moved to Guernsey in 2006 and joined
the stigma sometimes associated with PTSD
the St John Ambulance & Rescue Service.
assessments by publicly discussing that he
He continued in the role of paramedic until
had himself gone through the assessment
four years ago when he decided to practice
process.
as an Emergency Medical Technician. “As I was nearing the end of my career, I thought it
Paul has a well-deserved reputation amongst
was time to step back and let the youngsters
staff of leading from the front and being always
do all the difficult stuff,” he said with a smile.
visible to the thousands of colleagues who
The ambulance profession has changed and
for services to NHS leadership, Heather
look up to him - a true leader of the men and
developed over the past forty years, with the
Lawrence, Chairman at London Ambulance
women of London Ambulance Service.
introduction of more enhanced clinical skills, advances in medical technology and a wider selection of drugs available to clinicians. “It’s definitely more professional now, but one thing that has stayed the same, it has always been a caring profession. I learnt from some very hard, but very caring men.” Andy says his proudest moment was being presented with his Long Service Medal by the then Lieutenant Governor, Air Marshall Peter Walker. “I’m proud of what I do. It is such a lovely feeling when you know you’ve made a difference. I have been tapped on the shoulder and stopped in the street and been thanked by a patient who I’d treated after a cardiac arrest.” As he prepares for his final shift Andy says he will miss the people – patients and colleagues. “It is like a big family. I’ve had ambulance families in all my stations, but in Guernsey the whole ambulance service is like you family. There are times when they are just as important as your real family.” Andy’s advice for the new members of the ambulance family is “Eighty per cent of what we do is communication, backed up with skills and knowledge. Do your study, talk to your patients and explain what you are doing. Respect your patients and they will respect you. I fell in love with the job on day one and I still love it now.”
Service said: “Paul showed outstanding leadership and support to the frontline during the tragic events
ensured that the Service keeps rising to the challenges faced every day in London and that
of 2017.
improvements continue to be made in how
“And under his leadership, our operational
regional and national level. He is a role model
directorate helps our Service go from strength to strength. It’s fitting that as we approach
major incidents are responded to at a local, for all London Ambulance Service staff and richly deserves this prestigious honour.
New Year’s Eve, our busiest day of the year for our operational staff, the man in charge
NWAS News
of our operational response is recognised in
Paramedic lands top ambulance role driving forward education in emergency care
this way. I’d like to personally thank him for everything he does every single day to make this organisation what it is.” Paul said: “I am extremely honoured and humbled to receive such recognition. I am part of a great organisation that has great people working very hard across all departments, and I dedicate this award to each and every one of them.”
Ambulance staff in the North West are benefiting from even more expert clinical support as Advanced Paramedic, Vinny Romano steps up to embark on a new challenge as Consultant Paramedic for Education at North West Ambulance Service
Paul’s story
(NWAS) making him the first person in the
Paul Woodrow has had a long and
country to take up this role.
distinguished career of outstanding The position has been created to sit alongside
care for 27 years, qualifying as a paramedic in
the education team and provide a vital clinical
1995 and working on London’s Air Ambulance
input into all aspects of training, including
in 2000 before rising through a series of
newly qualified paramedics and frontline
promotions to his current post as the Director
ambulance crews as well as within the trust’s
of Operations in 2015.
patient transport service and emergency operations centres.
During 2017, there was an unprecedented number of major and significant incidents for
Vinny, 43, from Penrith joined the ambulance
London Ambulance Service’s Director
the Service to respond to including the terror
service in 2000, qualifying as a paramedic
of Operations, Paul Woodrow, has been
attacks at Westminster Bridge, London Bridge
in 2004 before moving on to work in staff
awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s
and Parsons Green and the Grenfell Tower fire.
training from 2008 until he was promoted to
Honours List for 2019.
Many hundreds of patients received care from
become one of the first advanced paramedics
frontline ambulance crews during these events
for NWAS in 2010 covering the Lancaster,
under Paul’s leadership, all whilst the Service
Morecambe and Sedbergh areas.
Commenting on the award which Paul receives
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achievements. He has been delivering patient
LAS News
Paul Woodrow awarded OBE
Paul’s personal direction and motivation has
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IN PERSON During this time, Vinny has gained a MSc
paramedics have given the trust already, we
in the Isle of Wight. It has also funded Aintree
in Advanced Practice which, along with his
knew it would be a fantastic opportunity to
University Hospital in the North West and
vast experience, gave him more in depth
create a position for one within our education
Ipswich Hospital in the East with many more in
knowledge about paramedic practice and
team and Vinny is the perfect person to take
between.
allowed him to also work in a local urgent care
on the role.
centre as an Advanced Practitioner.
Since 2016, the HELP Appeal has also been “Vinny will work closely with the other
the sole funder of DIFFS (Deck Integrated
Vinny said: “Since joining the ambulance
consultant paramedics across the trust
Fire Fighting Systems) on roof top hospital
service this has been my dream job, I
and focus his time developing projects and
helipads, which can put out a fire within 15
remember being asked on my first training day
initiatives to give more in-depth clinical input
seconds using nozzles that spray water and
how I would like my career to progress and I
into the training we are able to provide for our
foam. Originally only used in off shore oil rigs,
knew then that I wanted to go into education
staff and is already making a really positive
Kings College Hospital London was the first
so I’m extremely proud to have been given the
difference.
building on the mainland to have the state-
chance to achieve this dream.
of-the-art technology installed. It has been “I feel that this post is a real step forward in
now been fitted at five Major Trauma Centre
“I’m settling in really well to the team already,
improving our approach to the development of our professional clinical workforce and he is an
helipads across the country.
they are a fantastic passionate group of people and I’m really excited for us to continue
absolute asset to the team.”
to innovate and develop the training for our Vinny will still regularly respond to emergencies
staff going forward.”
and continue leading on the trust’s Trauma Vinny is now one of eight consultant
Risk Management (TRiM) programme which
paramedics across the trust, they are
helps to support colleagues who have
extremely highly trained and use their vast
attended traumatic incidents.
experience and knowledge to provide a broad range of clinical support to colleagues across the trust in specialist pre-hospital care meaning that seriously ill patients can receive the best possible treatment before arriving at hospital. Assistant Director of Workforce and Organisational Development, Carol Offer, said: “Having seen the value that consultant
Michael Henriques said: “I am convinced from my own experience with horseracing, and sports in general that hospital helipads are lifesavers. I have seen jockeys being airlifted off racecourses and I know that the speedy reception and admittance into emergency departments after landing on a hospital helipad is crucial
News
and lifesaving - and certainly aids a speedy
National hospital helipad charity appoints former deputy chair of Cheltenham racecourse as new chairman
recovery from sustained injury.
Michael Henriques, the former deputy
“The charity has achieved a huge amount, but
chairman of Cheltenham Racecourse for
there is so much more to do. We have over 50
22 years and Jockey Club member, has
projects in the pipeline.”
“That is why I am excited to be appointed Chairman of the County Air Ambulance Trust and the HELP Appeal.
been appointed Chairman of The County Air Ambulance Trust and the HELP Appeal. Michael has been a trustee of the charity for the last eight years. The County Air Ambulance Trust is the only national air ambulance charity in the country funding life-saving hospital helipads and its HELP Appeal has funded 25 much needed helipads at Major Trauma Centres, key hospitals and air ambulance air bases since 2009. Over this time, 10,000 landings have AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
taken place on HELP Appeal funded hospital helipads, with another 12 new helipads and upgrades to existing helipads planned in 2019. Hugh Meynell, MBE who helped found the charity in 1993 has retired as Chairman after 25 years’ service, which saw the charity grow to the unique position it is in now. The charity’s work extends from the Western Isles Hospital in Scotland to St Mary’s Hospital
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IN PERSON patient care, so I hope that I can help with that
for the Care Quality Commission, has
London Ambulance Service appoints trauma surgeon and GP to its board
transition.”
advised the National Institute for Health and
London Ambulance Service has announced
LAS News
the appointment of two prominent London clinicians to its Trust board as nonexecutive directors.
Care Excellence (NICE) on commissioning Dr Mark Spencer
guidelines and has been part of the London
Dr Mark Spencer worked as a GP in
Urgent and Emergency Care Clinical and
Ealing for 28 years before becoming a GP
Professional Leaders Group covering the
associate working for Bullingdon Prison in
whole of London for the past seven years.
Buckinghamshire last year. He is a clinical quality expert who brings 30 years’ experience
As part of his new role at London Ambulance
working as a GP in London and surrounding
Service, Dr Spencer will chair the Service’s
areas.
quality committee, which monitors the quality of patient care as well as encouraging new
Professor Karim Brohi Prof Brohi has worked as a consultant in
As a GP, Dr Spencer has developed
trauma and vascular surgery at Barts Health
professional interests in HIV care, substance
NHS Trust since 2006 and is the clinical lead
abuse, respiratory illnesses, minor surgery,
London Ambulance Service’s Trust board is
for pre-hospital care. Since 2014, he has
nursing home care and mental health. During
made up of 14 members including the chair,
been the clinical director of the London major
his time as Clinical Chair of the former Ealing
seven non-executive directors, an associate
trauma system, incorporating four specialist
Primary Care Trust, he also advised on service
non-executive director and five executive
trauma centres, and the care of over 15,000
redesign and commissioning.
directors (including the chief executive).
improvements and innovations.
patients a year. Talking about his new role at London
Heather Lawrence OBE, chair of the Trust
Speaking about his new appointment, Prof
Ambulance Service, Dr Spencer said: “The
board, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Karim
Brohi said: “London Ambulance Service has
Service has a unique and important role to
and Mark to the board and look forward to the
come a long way recently, and I believe it’s
play as the only NHS provider covering the
new clinical expertise and perspectives they
now in a position to capitalise on this strength
whole of the capital, and I’m really looking
will bring. Between them, they cover the whole
and become an international leader in pre-
forward to the part I can play in helping to
spectrum of our strategy – from advanced
hospital care.
further enhance its clinical care.”
trauma care at one end to urgent care at the
“It is a really exciting time to take up this
He is Vice Chair of the London Clinical
appointment, and I hope I can help the Service
Senate – the clinical leadership for strategy
“London Ambulance Service’s Trust board is
to innovate, to form even closer connections
and assurance for quality of service changes
responsible for setting out the strategy and
with other London healthcare providers and to
across the capital and has had various roles
overall direction of travel for the Service, and
continue improving patient care.”
at NHS England (London), including Deputy
these two exceptional clinicians will play a vital
Regional Medical Director and Medical
part in helping us to achieve our vision.”
other.
Prof Brohi has been directly involved in
Director for Quality and Service Design.
the care of patients from numerous major incidents and terror attacks. In 2017 he was the surgical commander at The Royal London
Prof Brohi and Dr Spencer take up their posts He has also worked as a hospitals inspector
on 1 March.
Hospital for the London Bridge terrorist attack and as pan-London trauma system director, was responsible for the overall response, recovery and debriefing for the Westminster Bridge, London Bridge and Grenfell incidents. This vital contribution led to Prof Brohi headlining the health section of the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000 list in 2018 as one of London’s most influential people. AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY
The Professor of Trauma Sciences at Queen Mary University of London has worked extensively with health data and informatics at Barts Health and hopes to bring his digital expertise to his role at London Ambulance Service. He added: “A big part of the Service’s strategy involves moving towards digital records and harnessing new technology to improve
Prof Karim Brohi (left) and Dr Mark Spencer - new LAS non-execs
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