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Building stronger teams through training, wellbeing and leadership
Training and Development will take centre stage at The Emergency Services Show 2026, exploring how emergency services are building resilient, skilled teams through better recruitment, leadership, wellbeing and digital capability. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Air ambulance charity launches public appeal for new base
The Air Ambulance Service has launched a public appeal to help fund a new permanent base near Catthorpe, as its current operating site at Coventry Airbase is set to close in summer 2026. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Thousands of PSNI officers set for £7,500 payout after data breach
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland has described a proposed compensation package for Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers affected by the 2023 data breach as a significant step forward, with payments of £7,500 set to be made to thousands whose personal details were accidentally published. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Study finds poor coordination hampering police response to mental health crises
A new study by the University of York researchers has found that while police officers are often the first responders to mental health emergencies, poor coordination between services is limiting the effectiveness of care. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Second wind and solar powered defibrillator installed in Cumbria
North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has supported the installation of a second wind and solar‑powered defibrillator cabinet in Workington, strengthening access to life‑saving equipment across the community and championing sustainable innovation. Read more via Emergency Services Times
