Home Secretary speaks of her ‘pride in policing’ at Police Bravery Awards

Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has spoken of her pride in policing at the recent Police Bravery Rewards, which she said she has attended for the past 14 years in her shadow role. And South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has announced the appointment of Jaqualine Lindridge as its first ever Chief Paramedic Officer.

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Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has spoken of her pride in policing at the recent Police Bravery Rewards, which she said she has attended for the past 14 years in her shadow role. More via Emergency Services Times

Multi-agency operation to tackle road traffic collisions in Liverpool

Merseyside Police, Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service have partnered to help improve road safety and reduce those Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) on Liverpool’s roads. More via Emergency Services Times

Frinton fire station in Essex to double up as ambulance base

A collaboration will see ambulances and their crews based at Frinton and Dunmow fire stations as part of a bold move to bring emergency services closer to residents. More via Clacton Gazette

Ambulance service appoints its first ever Chief Paramedic Officer

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has announced the appointment of Jaqualine Lindridge as its first ever Chief Paramedic Officer, following an extensive recruitment process. More via Emergency Services Times

New ambulance base to help provide care for premature babies

A new ambulance base to help provide urgent care for premature babies has opened at Warrington, serving the whole of the North West. More via Warrington Worldwide

Police career ride along scheme launched in Guernsey

People considering a career in policing have been offered the chance to ride along with officers as part of a scheme introduced by Guernsey Police. More via BBC News