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Sir Bruce Keogh admits health system is ‘creaking’ and ‘under pressure’

‘The system is creaking. A&Es are having to address increasing demand, the ambulance services are struggling in many parts and we have a number of issues to deal with, which we are tackling.’ .

AAA conference sees Keith Willett call for more evidence-based research in HEMS

‘Our conference speakers covered not only detailed topics but also higher level strategic subjects from clinical, air operational and fundraising subjects. This is exclusive to our conference,...

‘I firmly believe that we have had another year of excellent progress’

‘There was widespread feeling among delegates that the paramedic profession in the UK is probably as far advanced as in developed countries’ .

Spotlight on Research

This qualitative study was undertaken in Sweden and explores patients' experiences of their encounters with pre-hospital staff, with a particular focus on the meanings they attribute to their...

College of Paramedics evidence into mental health care and policing

The survey represents only a snapshot of views from a relatively small number of the UK's 20 000 paramedics. However, it is felt that this is a fair representation of the general view of paramedics,...

Where are we going? Outlining the next year

‘Our membership continues to grow at a healthy rate and we need to continue working to find new ways to better support the membership’ .

Report highlights inadequate UK landing facilities for air ambulances

‘The simple thing you have to consider here is that it is not always about sticking a helipad on a roof. It is important when developing landing facilities to consider a helipad that will be fit for...