Also, respect to Huw Edwards. He’s just done about a 72 hour straight live shift for the change of PMs. And anchored the 10 O’clock all week. He must be utterly exhausted. Dimbleby-esque stamina & professionalism.
Really scary sounding story about #ambulance provision in England today.
Closing 57 of ambulance stations?! :O
Why it's not actually as bad as you first think - a thread by a #paramedic. (1/15)
It is with immense sadness that we share the tragic news of the passing of Newly-qualified paramedic Carla Gray.
Carla will be remembered as a dedicated colleague and a dedicated clinician.
Read the full tribute to Carla from our Chief Executive @DanielElkeles:
@HijabiParamedic is rocking it tackling difficult conversations head on.
⭐️ If you don’t understand then ask!
Respect is two-way, but it comes best from the willingness to try and see other points of view and to discuss. #UKSPC21@UKSPC
GP: No appts today, go to the pharmacy.
Pharmacy: Can’t help, call 111
111: Sorry We can’t help we’re sending an ambulance.
15hrs later: Ambulance refers to OOHGP for abx.
Is it any wonder why patients are fed up with this system? Are we system navigators for patients?
The chapter on dealing with mass casualty in the Oxford Handbook of Medical Specialties explicitly states that as the first person on scene, the priority is triage. It's how you can save the maximum number of lives.
This is a horrible headline for someone doing their level best.
Read some disturbing evidence from the office of national statistics. Male paramedics and clinicians are 75% more likely to take their own life than any other health care professionals. If their was ever a time to talk this is it !!Watch out for one another be there to support 🚑