Community-based palliative care programme saves millions in emergency costs | New police communications standards aim to rebuild trust and tackle misinformation

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Community-based palliative care programme saves millions in emergency costs

A new report has highlighted the significant impact of the Scottish Ambulance Service’s (SAS) partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support in improving palliative and end‑of‑life care for people across Scotland. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New police communications standards aim to rebuild trust and tackle misinformation

Updated national guidance on police communications has been published by the College of Policing, setting clearer expectations for how forces engage with the public and accredited media in an era of rapid online information sharing. Read more via Emergency Services Times

More than 150 jobs lost as O&H enters administration

O&H Vehicle Conversions Limited, a long-established manufacturer of emergency service vehicles based in Goole, East Yorkshire, has entered administration, with operations halted and 157 employees made redundant. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Merseyside Police scheme shows early success against organised crime

A year after its launch, a major multi-agency initiative targeting serious and organised crime in Everton and Vauxhall in North Liverpool has delivered more than 100 arrests, significant drug seizures and reductions in violent crime. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Webinar connects veterans with armed policing opportunities in the CNC

The British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) have jointly highlighted career opportunities for armed forces leavers during a recent webinar attended by more than 30 participants. Read more via Emergency Services Times