Green light for new £14m training centre for Leicestershire firefighters | PDS partners with BCS to boost digital skills across UK policing

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Green light for new £14m training centre for Leicestershire firefighters

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service has secured planning permission for a new Training and Development Centre in Billesdon, after Harborough District Council granted approval with unanimous support. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Police Digital Service partners with BCS to boost digital skills across UK policing

The Police Digital Service (PDS) has agreed a new partnership with BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, in a move designed to strengthen digital capability, improve professional standards and support long-term career development across policing. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service earns national recognition for apprenticeship focus

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has been recognised as one of the UK’s top 10 employers at this year’s Department for Education’s National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards, underscoring its growing reputation as a leader in workforce development. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New partnership aims to make schools safer through digital first aid

St John Ambulance has announced a new partnership with Medical Tracker aimed at strengthening the way schools across England manage first aid, medical conditions and emergency response. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Force selects Mark43 to roll out new records management system

Greater Manchester Police has appointed Mark43 to deliver its new Records Management System, following a procurement process. Read more via Emergency Services Times