Welsh Government invests £23.1m in new ambulance and response vehicles | New research calls for multi-agency response to health impact of fraud

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Welsh Government invests £23.1m in new ambulance and response vehicles

New emergency ambulances, response cars and patient transport vehicles will soon be on the roads across Wales after a £23.1m investment from the Welsh Government. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New research calls for multi-agency response to health impact of fraud

A new report from The Police Foundation warns that fraud is leaving victims with significant physical and mental health problems, as gaps in support services mean many are not getting the help they need. Read more via Emergency Services Times

PSNI attracts thousands of applicants for latest student officer recruitment

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has received more than 4,000 applications for its 2026 student officer recruitment campaign, underscoring continued public interest in a career in policing. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Air ambulance hails new driving theory test CPR questions

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has said that new changes to the UK driving theory test, which will see questions on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of defibrillators included for the first time, will improve cardiac arrest survival rates. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Ledlenser launches TAC Series tactical flashlights in the UK for emergency services

Ledlenser has launched its new TAC Series of tactical flashlights in the UK, designed for emergency services teams and professionals who need reliable light in critical situations. Read more via Emergency Services Times