Maxine Paterson

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Few honours are more fitting than recognising a lifetime of service. Congratulations to Mark Cochrane on receiving the King's Ambulance Medal. His commitment to patients, staff and the ambulance service has left a lasting impact across NIAS and beyond. Thoroughly deserved.

[Alice Cochrane 🚑 @ParamedicAlice]

Beyond proud of my Dad who has been awarded the Kings Ambulance Medal (KAM) in the 2026 Kings Birthday Honours.

Your enthusiasm, passion and dedications inspires me daily as a Paramedic and your daughter.

Congratulations, Dad.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Congratulations to @AirAmbulanceNI on this landmark achievement. Together, @NIAS999 and Air Ambulance NI make a life-saving difference for patients across Northern Ireland every day. Proud of our partnership and looking forward to the next chapter.

[@AirAmbulanceNI @AirAmbulanceNI]

Today, we’re proud to announce the purchase of our very first owned helicopter - an AW109SP that will become our primary helicopter from late this summer. This huge milestone has been possible thanks to the incredible people who support our service 🚁 https://t.co/WlaOOxBrlS

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Congratulations Michael on your appointment! Your commitment to patients and passion for ambulance services has left a lasting impact across the system. I wish you every success in this new role supporting such an important service for the people of Northern Ireland.

[Michael Bloomfield @mb_nias_cex]

Having worked with @NIAS999 in partnership with @AirAmbulanceNI to deliver the life-saving HEMS service, I'm delighted to have been appointed a Trustee of @AirAmbulanceNI and look forward to continuing to support the fantastic work of everyone who provides this amazing service.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Great day at UN Training School supporting HDAC candidates. Thanks to Minister Nesbitt for attending to observe impressive demo by NIAS & NAS Specialist Response colleagues. Also our CAWT and AACE partners for facilitating NSSAR development. Cross-border partnership in practice.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Neighbourhood working brings care closer to home centred around patients- enabled by primary, community, social care and the voluntary sector.
Ambulance services play a key role in supporting triage, treating in place, and connecting people into local pathways. @NIAS999

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

🙌 The Health Minister has welcomed the "incredibly exciting" launch of the Neighbourhood Model of Health and Wellbeing Framework.

📹 Hear from the Minister on what it means for health and social care in Northern Ireland.

👉 Full details: https://t.co/KyqBzC68H4

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Great to welcome 24 new Student AAPs to @NIAS999
This is the future of our service-skilled, compassionate clinicians developing the capability our population needs.
Proud of the team supporting them and excited to see their impact grow over the months ahead!

[NIAS @NIAS999]

On 27th March 2026, the Clinical Education Department were delighted to welcome 24 new Student AAPs to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. This group will remain at NIAS headquarters for the next 6 months whilst working towards attaining their AAP and CERAD qualifications.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Proud to support this partnership with communities-strengthening access to public defibrillators and improving survival from cardiac arrest. Real impact comes from local insight.
Have your say: https://t.co/jGZ1RvAa4H… 💚

[NIAS @NIAS999]

We are inviting people from the Ards and North Down community to take part in local community improvement focused on improving access to public access defibrillators in your area.

Learn more about how you can get involved: https://t.co/5AiVV6YKhL

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Congratulations to Declan Mullen on receiving the Exceptional Service Award at the 2026 Ambulance Leadership Awards.
Declan’s commitment to supporting colleagues, including his role in delivering the new Strabane station, reflects the very best of NIAS. Well deserved!

[NIAS @NIAS999]

Congratulations to Declan Mullen, who was recognised for Exceptional Service at 2026 Ambulance Leadership Awards Ceremony.

🔗Read more about Declan's award here: https://t.co/skIrBjJpOS

[Ulster University Nursing and Paramedic Science💙 @UlsterUniSoNP]

Are you interested in joining our amazing team at @UlsterUni ? The School of Nursing and Paramedic Science are recruiting for a full time lecturer for GP practice at Belfast campus. https://t.co/bCGZgLv7lK
Please share widely to your contacts
Closing date: 02.4.26 @ 23:30

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Great discussion at #ALF2026 on the shift towards neighbourhood care. Struck by Andy Knoxs' comments- reminder that real transformation comes from mobilising communities not rebadging existing services.
Genuine partnership with communities can result in profound patient impact.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Excellent discussion kicking off #ALF2026. Important reflections on what sustainability really means for ambulance services - always valuable learning with colleagues across the sector. @AACE_org

[Anna Parry @AnnaParry12]

#ALF2026 begins! @AACE_org chief executives from @SECAmbulance @swasFT @WelshAmbulance @NWAmbulance share their reflections about sustainability - in patient care, culture, the environment and organisationally

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

A proud evening seeing NIAS colleagues recognised at the N.I. Blue Lights Awards. Their courage, professionalism and compassion represent the very best of our service. Congratulations also to our emergency service partners. Proud to stand alongside you all

[NIAS @NIAS999]

Celebrating bravery, resilience and teamwork at the Northern Ireland Blue Lights Awards. From Bravery & Courage to Special Recognition, we’re incredibly proud of our award-winning and highly commended teams. Read the full story below: https://t.co/dCvilrC5mH

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

CPR and AED skills save lives. It is great to see our Community Resuscitation Team delivering lifesaving training and strengthening skills across local communities. Thanks to all involved.

[NIAS @NIAS999]

Yesterday, our Community Resuscitation Team delivered CPR & AED awareness at Armagh Athletic Showgrounds for GAA coaches and staff from across the province. A great opportunity to share lifesaving skills and spread awareness into local communities. Thanks to all involved.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Timely discharge when patients are medically fit makes a real difference to ambulance availability. It frees up beds and helps our crews return to the road sooner to reach the next 999 patient. A whole system effort, thank you to everyone playing their part @NIAS999

[South Eastern Trust @setrust]

It is really vital that you leave hospital when you are medically fit.

This frees up a bed for someone who is acutely unwell.

When you or your loved one urgently needed admission to hospital, a patient was discharged to provide your bed.

We are all in this together. Thank you

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Our teams are working around the clock to prioritise the sickest patients and get help to those who need it most. Please continue to call 999 if it’s an emergency and thank you for your patience and understanding to our crews and call takers who are under sustained pressure.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

@NIAS999 Thank you for your patience. Our teams across NIAS are working to prioritise the sickest patients and get help to those who need it most. Sincere thanks to our crews and EOC staff who continue to go above and beyond under sustained pressure.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

@McilgormM Congratulations to Prof Maria McIlgorm, Chief Nursing Officer for Northern Ireland on her OBE for services to nursing and midwifery. A hugely deserved recognition of leadership that has strengthened patient care across the system.

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Great opportunity to join our Integrated Clinical Hub team at @NIAS999 Our ICH paramedics play a critical role in providing senior clinical decision-making which supports our frontline crews and control team, helping patients get the right care in the right place, first time.

[Karl @karlbloomberg]

🚨 ICH Recruitment 🚨

@NIAS999

https://t.co/JkP664ccBT

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Merry Christmas from all of us at NIAS 🎄 Huge thanks to every colleague working today and across the festive period to keep our communities safe, supporting patients and looking after one another. We’re proud of you. #TeamNIAS

[Maxine Paterson @NIASCeX]

Falls are one of the most common reasons older people need our help in winter, and many can be prevented. This practical guidance from @AACE_org supports people to stay safe at home and know when to seek help. Please share. @NIAS999

[The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives @AACE_org]

"Don’t let a #fall ruin your winter."

#Ambulance chiefs, emergency doctors & geriatricians urge older people to prepare now for winter weather, and issue important advice: know what to do #IfYouFall, and take simple steps to stay steady on your feet.

👉 https://t.co/kggzfccHBD