shortages

Filling the paramedic gap

From across England, we saw excitement from all regional AHP groups to become involved and we leapt at this opportunity for co-production. Over 50 AHPs passionately joined our team to offer each...

Is now the winter of our discontent? Exploring seasonal pressure on the NHS

The leading cause of winter pressure is difficult to pinpoint, and can vary from year to year. However, there are a number of recurring contributing factors. While most health problems are not caused...

The mandate for change or the emperor's new clothing?

Every year in accordance with section 13A(1) of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c.41), as amended by the Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c.7), the Secretary of State must publish a mandate...

Opportunities for paramedic practice-based education

This article suggests that the current situation presents particular challenges for paramedic educators in the field of practice learning, but that these same challenges may represent new...

Dwindling staff numbers leads to healthcare rationing at its lowest form

‘Safe paramedic care requires that there are sufficient paramedics available to meet patient demand’ .