All posts tagged "north west ambulance service"
Enjoy the summer holidays but stay safe says Ambulance ServiceSummer is finally here and as children and families make exciting plans for the coming weeks, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is asking everyone to take extra care to make sure their holidays don’t get spoilt by...
- Posted July 25, 2019
- North West Ambulance Service recognised for sustainability reporting
For the third year running, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has been awarded with a certificate of excellence for their sustainability reporting. Recognised by the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU), NHS Improvement and the Healthcare Financial Management Association...
- Posted May 17, 2019
- Expert telephone advice helps patients receive care closer to home in North West
Almost 80,000 people across the North West avoided an unnecessary trip to hospital last year thanks to enhanced telephone assessment and advice from the ambulance service. The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has expanded its Clinical Hub,...
- Posted April 24, 2019
- North West Ambulance Service launches charity to support staff and save lives
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has officially launched its charity, which will raise money to support emergency service staff and local communities. The North West Ambulance Charity funds lifesaving equipment, education programmes and other projects to benefit...
- Posted December 17, 2018
- North West Ambulance Service asks the public to #GetBehind999
North West Ambulance Service today launches its #GetBehind999 campaign and is asking the public for its support in condemning acts of violence and aggression against all emergency service staff. With the aid of an online pledge link,...
- Posted November 28, 2018
- 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...
- Posted November 27, 2018
- North West Ambulance Service announces new Chief Executive
Daren Mochrie, currently the Chief Executive of South East Coast Ambulance Service, was appointed following an intensive recruitment process which took place in the summer, involving commissioners, non-executive directors and external representatives. Daren has worked for the...
- Posted November 13, 2018
- Ambulance service supports call for CPR lessons in schools
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) pledge their support for CPR training to be added to the national curriculum after The Department of Education has yesterday released new draft guidance. Work has been ongoing for many years by...
- Posted July 25, 2018
- Support the ambulance service this World Cup as they see busier night than New Year’s Eve
Following a huge surge in 999 calls after England’s victory at the weekend, North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is urging people to make sure that they get home safely after tomorrow’s England match and to only dial 999 in...
- Posted July 10, 2018
- Ambulance service trials new role to give patients the right care closer to home
A new role focused on providing patients with the right care closer to home is being piloted at North West Ambulance Service. The Urgent Care Practitioners are nurses and paramedics who respond to patients who have called...
- Posted June 18, 2018
