Ambulance volunteers

A new partnership between the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) and the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service (NARS) has launched to strengthen the emergency response to some of the county’s most serious medical incidents.

Ambulance volunteers have been praised for their ‘indispensable’ contribution to emergency care, as new research highlights the vital role Community First Responders (CFRs) play in improving patient outcomes and strengthening NHS resilience.

The Welsh Ambulance Service’s Wish Ambulance marks its 100th journey, helping terminally ill patients across Wales fulfil last wishes with the support of volunteer staff and public donations.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) is celebrating the crucial work of its volunteers, as Volunteers’ Week kicks off across the country.

For the first time, volunteer responders working with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have received a recognised qualification for their training.

The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) has published new guidance to assist ambulance volunteer leaders with writing policies for volunteers.

An ambulance volunteer’s extraordinary work in their local community has been recognised by BBC’s The One Show.

A volunteer emergency response scheme in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire has expanded, adding a new vehicle and more volunteers.

A volunteer community first responder (CFR) in Brentwood has won a national NHS award in recognition of his outstanding service.

As the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives progress to the next stage of the national volunteering strategy, Joe Crook, National Ambulance Volunteer Lead takes a moment to reflect on the importance of volunteers and the progress made over the last year.