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999 ambulances in Greater Manchester now second best in the country

Greater Manchester’s ambulance service has gone from one of the worst in the country to one of the...

Ambulance staff pay deal finally reached - Scotland

A RADICAL change to working hours will ensure ambulance staff respond to emergency calls while on a...

Mephedrone Users In The UK Are Ready To Try The Next Legal High, Despite The Risks

Since mephedrone was made illegal in the UK in 2010, the street price of the drug has risen while...

999 ambulances in Greater Manchester now second best in the country
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 12:15
Ambulance staff pay deal finally reached - Scotland
Thursday, 19 January 2012 22:07
Mephedrone Users In The UK Are Ready To Try The Next Legal High, Despite The Risks
Saturday, 21 January 2012 07:39

General News

Ex-firefighter delayed 999 ambulance Written by admin
A RETIRED firefighter was fined after stopping an ambulance on a 999 call overtaking his car. Reginald Jeyes, 72, had driven fire engines throughout his career, Colchester Magistrates’ Court heard. But he obstructed the ambulance while driving his mobility car in Mersea Road, Colchester. Jeyes, of Melrose Road, West Mersea,…

Written on Tuesday, 17 January 2012 12:13
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Postcode problem sends ambulances wrong way Written by admin
A pensioner’s postcode is putting her health at risk as ambulances keep going to the wrong address. Terry Heath, from Reddingmuirhead, suffers from terminal chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has had to call for help seven times in the past year. Her condition means she needs hospital treatment when…

Written on Saturday, 14 January 2012 16:52
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Demand for Monmouth to get dedicated ambulance service Written by admin
THE son of a woman who died after waiting more than 40 minutes for an ambulance said the town where she lived must get its own dedicated ambulance service. Matthew Davies has set up a petition demanding a dedicated presence in Monmouth and called on Health Minister Lesley Griffiths to…

Written on Saturday, 14 January 2012 09:54
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First community ambulance station revealed Written by admin
THE SITE of the first of three new community ambulance stations set to be created in Redditch has been revealed as health chiefs prepare to implement a major shake-up of the service. West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust wants to use part of the Rushton Fencing site in Howard Road…

Written on Friday, 13 January 2012 16:25
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Medical News

Poor Diet Of Shift Workers Written by admin
Shift work is becoming increasingly common in this 24/7 world, but it may come at a price: worse health for workers. An editorial published today in the journal PLoS Medicine draws attention to the health risks of shift workers, including a greater chance of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes…

Written on Thursday, 29 December 2011 23:29
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Bipolar Disorder: Mind-Body Connection Suggests New Directions For Treatment, Research Written by admin
A new study by motor control and psychology researchers at Indiana University suggests that postural control problems may be a core feature of bipolar disorder, not just a random symptom, and can provide insights both into areas of the brain affected by the psychiatric disorder and new potential targets for…

Written on Tuesday, 05 July 2011 19:05
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Exercise Produces Positive Effects On The Intervertebral Discs Written by admin
Physical exercise has a positive effect on the formation of cells in the intervertebral discs. This is shown by a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, presented at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine (ISSLS), which is currently taking place…

Written on Tuesday, 05 July 2011 19:03
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Features

'Keyring doctor' that can call an ambulance for you
The £130 Lifestyle Connect gadget, which is able to monitor heart rates and glucose levels and can even tell when its wearer has fallen over, was launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. If a medical problem is detected and an ambulance is called, it can tell the…

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Air Ambulance Paramedic Chris Martin takes on Italy 3 Volcano Challenge!
In June 2012, a group of fit fundraisers including our very own Critical Care Paramedic Chris Martin, will embark on a 6 day trek in Italy, scaling three legendary volcanoes to help raise vital funds for Essex Air Ambulance. The Essex Air Ambulance fundraising team is looking for supporters to join…

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Humour

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Written on Monday, 16 January 2012 03:20
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World News

Study finding high incidents of abuse of paramedics not surprising Written by admin
Peterborough EMS Bob English says paramedics often dealing with people at their worst (PETERBOROUGH) Peterborough EMS chief Bob English says paramedics are frequently grabbed, slapped and spat on. That being said, he's not shocked recent research out of St. Michael's Hospital shows more than two-thirds of paramedics have…

Written on Saturday, 14 January 2012 10:02
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US Paramedic Accused Of Rape Inside Ambulance Written by admin
HAMDEN, Connecticut (AP) — A paramedic raped a woman as she lay unconscious and strapped to a stretcher in the back of an ambulance on the way to a hospital, police said Friday. The 22-year-old woman, who had fallen and suffered a concussion at a holiday party, says she woke…

Written on Friday, 06 January 2012 22:34
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Education

A drug used to treat wounded soldiers in Afghanistan is to be fast-tracked for use in the NHS to help the victims of road traffic accidents and violent crime. Click HERE to view 'how the new drug works' graphic Under the plans, paramedics will be i Written by admin
A drug used to treat wounded soldiers in Afghanistan is to be fast-tracked for use in the NHS to help…

Written on Saturday, 14 January 2012 09:50
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Risk of Violent Crime in Individuals with Epilepsy and Traumatic Brain Injury: A 35-Year Swedish Population Study Written by admin
Seena Fazel1,2*, Paul Lichtenstein3, Martin Grann2,3,4, Niklas Långström2,3,4 1 Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom,…

Written on Friday, 30 December 2011 15:09
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Despite the excellent ambulance services; you never want to end up in one. If you've woken up in a hospital bed, had a bad knock, or anything inbetween it may be worth looking into personal injury compensation claims to see if you claim anything for your accident.