Sprinklers to be mandatory in all new care homes under changes to building regulations | Over 200 walkers raise funds to combat ‘defibrillator deserts’

Sprinklers will be mandatory in all new care homes under changes to building regulations announced by the government last week. And more than 200 walkers have taken part in the London Ambulance Charity’s first ever fundraising London Life Hike.

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Sprinklers to be mandatory in all new care homes under changes to building regulations

Sprinklers will be mandatory in all new care homes under changes to building regulations announced by the government last week. More via Emergency Services Times

Over 200 walkers raise funds to combat ‘defibrillator deserts’

Walkers taking part in the London Ambulance Charity’s first ever fundraising London Life Hike on 8 September raised almost £25,000 – enough to pay for 15 defibrillators to be used by local communities in London. More via Emergency Services Times

Police Scotland body-worn cameras delayed until next year

Police Scotland officers will not start to receive body-worn cameras until next year despite the force previously hoping to introduce them this summer.

The service is the second largest in the UK after the Met but is the only one not to have body-worn video as standard equipment. More via BBC News

‘Chronic threat’ of PFAS firefighting foams raised in 2003 secret UK report

The Environment Agency was warned about the “chronic threat” that firefighting foams containing PFAS “forever chemicals” pose to the environment in 2003, 20 years before it started the process of regulating the chemicals, it can be revealed. More via The Guardian

Ambulance service leads the way in supporting dyslexic staff

The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has become the first NHS organisation and emergency service to achieve the silver quality mark with The British Dyslexia Association.

The award shows that the Trust is leading the way among NHS Trusts and emergency services in supporting staff with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties. More via EEAST

Defender marks 70 years of British Red Cross partnership with Land Rover Classic restoration

Defender has showcased the restoration of a Series IIA ambulance that served with the British Red Cross to celebrate the 70th anniversary of its humanitarian partnership with the charity. More via Land Rover