Ambulance Service Institute celebrates excellence at annual awards ceremony

Friends and family gathered at the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace, House of Lords, on 25 June to celebrate the Ambulance Service Institute (ASI) annual awards. The occasion recognised those in the pre-hospital care sector who have performed above and beyond the call of duty, in their dedication to saving lives.

The awards were presented by Dr Peter Griffin, president of the ASI, who gave a brief welcome address before proceeding with the awards.

The ASI was formed in 1976 and has members throughout the UK NHS ambulance services and in various overseas ambulance services. It is an independent institute whose membership is dedicated to improving, monitoring and raising the standards and quality of ambulance provision and thereby improving the professionalism and quality of care available to patients.

Set up in 2000 and originally held at AMBEX in Harrogate, the ASI Awards were initially only for NHS ambulance service personnel. However, the awards now incorporate accolades for military, private and voluntary services.