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2 weeks ago

Woman left with life-changing injuries after double stabbing in Erith

A 47-year-old woman sustained life-changing injuries to her abdomen after a double stabbing in Erith, and an 18-year-old girl is also hospitalized.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ibiza's ambulance service risks collapse due to callouts to clubs, says union

The ambulance service on Ibiza is at risk of collapse due to frequent callouts to clubbers suffering bad experiences with recreational drugs, accounting for one third of emergency calls.
Europe news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice

The incident left me unable to do my job for eight weeks as I had to wait for my wrist to heal, affecting my ability to perform CPR.
UK news
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Wartime bravery of ambulance women revealed in photos

The London Ambulance Service released historic photographs highlighting the courage of women during WW2, who worked as paramedics, drivers, and mechanics to rescue injured civilians.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Ambulance chief says 'drink sensibly' over New Year after critical incident

Jason Killens, chief executive of Welsh Ambulance Service, emphasized the urgent need for the public to 'drink sensibly' during New Year celebrations to alleviate pressure on emergency services, which recently faced a significant backlog. He articulated the challenges posed by winter viruses and the inability of ambulance staff to quickly handover patients, urging the community to only call for emergencies. “The pressure across the urgent and emergency care in the NHS is well documented,” he stated, highlighting the strains on healthcare during festive periods.
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