Help improve mental health support in the emergency services by taking part in Mind’s Blue Light survey. Mind’s Blue Light programme wants to hear about your experiences and perceptions of mental health as an emergency responder. They want to hear about the support available for your mental health, and how things have changed in the… Read more »
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Join IAM RoadSmart – help spread the road smart message and save lives
IAM RoadSmart is the UK’s leading road safety charity. It has a community of over 72,000 members who have a range of driving skills and abilities. The charity is committed to supporting people with their driving and riding skills and relies on a host of volunteers to help it achieve its mission. IAM RoadSmart recognises… Read more »
Research shows critical role of the helicopter emergency medical service in the COVID-19 response
Research by Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) and the University of Surrey demonstrates the critical role of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) played at the frontline of the COVID-19 response. Alongside its primary service of providing 24/7 pre-hospital emergency care for the… Read more »
Addressing emergency service mental health issues through technology
Words: Nick Chorley, Director, EMEA Public Safety & Security, Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division Emergency response is a high stress occupation. Lives are often at stake, and correct decision-making in fast moving scenarios often determines the success of outcomes. Given the trauma this can entail, mental health is an increasing concern amid emergency response… Read more »
“The future of BWV revolves around secure, real-time, live streaming.”
Words: Adam Liardet, Managing Director and Founder, Audax. It is well established that the use of body worn video (BWV) deters violence and thus enhances staff safety. With the provision of impartial, accurate evidence these devices are also used to speed up the justice process by reducing case report preparation and thus enabling time and… Read more »
Using technology to close the pre-hospital care gap
Words: David Morgan FRCS, Consultant Surgeon & CEO, Black Space Technology Ltd Recent events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the Manchester Arena Inquiry, have highlighted concerns regarding the pre-hospital ‘care gap’ or ‘therapeutic vacuum’. This is a delay or inadequate provision of medical diagnosis and/or treatment resulting in adverse outcomes. The causes may be… Read more »
Ultimate off-roader offers search and rescue support
Jeep’s unrivalled off-roading capability has been enabling its customers to explore and traverse rough and challenging terrain for over 80 years, and its use within the search and rescue sector continues to put safe exploring at the forefront of its brand mission. While many people don’t head out with the aim of calling a local… Read more »
Haztec maximises efficiency through innovative design
Road vehicles account for a substantial proportion of UK greenhouse gas emissions. Alongside the adoption of electric vehicles, there are significant gains to be made through the careful selection of the ancillary equipment to be fitted to the vehicle. Indeed, with the increasing uptake of electric vehicle technology, opportunities to save energy become all the… Read more »
Wellbeing or well-meaning? How are you saving the lives of those who save others?
Words: Gareth Davies, a former Police Sergeant and co-founder of The Bravest Path Action beats reaction. I learnt that phrase years ago on my initial firearms training. During a roleplay I had my weapon drawn and aimed at my instructor, playing the part of an armed suspect. I was determined to de-escalate and resolve the… Read more »
Health and Wellbeing Conversations
Words: Liam Johnston, Executive Director, Railway Mission Health and wellbeing are recognised now in the emergency services more than ever as being important to the successful operation of a company, but what are ‘Health and Wellbeing Conversations’ in the context of the emergency services? As a chaplain, I often express personal health and wellbeing and… Read more »
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