Ambulance service sees verbal abuse towards staff rise 400%

North East Ambulance Service has said that verbal abuse towards its call handling staff has increased by a staggering 400% over the last 12 months. And a retired police dog has been crowned the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2025.

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North East Ambulance Service has said that verbal abuse towards its call handling staff has increased by a staggering 400% over the last 12 months. More via Emergency Services Times

Retired police dog crowned Kennel Club Hero Dog at Crufts 2025

A retired police dog has been crowned the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2025. More via Emergency Services Times

Kathryn Stone OBE appointed as HM Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Authorities

His Majesty the King has approved the appointment of Kathryn Stone OBE as the new Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Authorities. More via Emergency Services Times

NFCC launches new webpages dedicated to on-call firefighters

The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has launched a new set of webpages dedicated to the role of on-call firefighters. More via Emergency Services Times

Air Ambulances UK launches new fund to support those impacted by serious incidents

Air Ambulances UK is proud to launch the AAUK Improving Outcomes Fund, a dedicated initiative designed to support air ambulance patients, their loved ones, and the crews who respond to life-threatening emergencies. More via Emergency Services Times

WMAS joins patient centred study to improve end-of-life care

West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is supporting a study evaluating the services and care that is provided by ambulance crews to people in the last year of their life. More via Emergency Services Times