Want to take part in research on quality of life and hypoglycaemia in people living with diabetes?

A team at the University of Sheffield is interested in hearing from you

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Throughout October, we have been encouraging staff to speak up if they have any concerns. Having a positive speaking up and listening culture is important to us.

Our execs have made their pledges to help support each and every member of Team NWAS' freedom to speak up 👏

Congratulations to the sailing crew of NWAS2, who won the ‘UK firefighters challenge’ national regatta, passage race.
⁦Oliver Cubitt⁩ (Skipper) proudly accepting the trophy on behalf of the crew. #BluelightServices ⁦North West Ambulance Service⁩ ⛵️🎉🏆

Happy International Control Room Week to all the #HiddenHeroes working in our emergency operations centres and our 111 and patient transport service contact centres.
They're the voice of understanding, the voice of reason, they help, they care, and they save lives!
THANK YOU!

Happy Diwali to all our staff, volunteers, patients and local communities celebrating the Festival of Light today. 🙂

Flu season has started and many of our directors have already had their jabs 💉

There is likely to be a resurgence of flu this winter, similar to or higher than the levels before the pandemic, so we are encouraging our entire workforce to protect themselves by getting jabbed.

*JOB ALERT*

We need more 999 emergency dispatchers; this is a band 4 role with opportunities available in Liverpool, Greater Manchester and Preston.

Don’t miss out on a great opportunity, applications closing soon. Apply now:
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On International Stammering Awareness Day, Ambulance Care Assistant Michael is sharing his story

He tells us about the difficulties of having a speech impediment and urges anyone with a stammer, not to let it stop you doing the things you dream of doing👏
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We're currently at the scene of a lorry that has lost a wheel and is leaking oil on Fylde Road, heading towards Adelphi Island.

Please avoid the area as traffic is starting to build and we expect delays.

Take the worry out of winter travel by preparing a few essential items to keep in your car in case you get stuck in severe weather🚗
Follow The RAC for more tips and advice on how to make sure your vehicle is ready for winter❄️
#WeatherReady
Learn more:bit.ly/2EzYJLI

Once you’ve winter-proofed your bike, there are some further precautions you can take to ensure you stay safe cycling in icy conditions❄️

Follow Cycling UK for more tips and advice on how to stay #WeatherReady when cycling this winter🚴‍♀️
Learn more:bit.ly/2tLpLt3

The second episode of turn off the blues is out now📣

This episode features Dispatcher James, who talks about his bowel cancer diagnosis, treatment and his life now with a colostomy bag. You can listen via our website: bit.ly/3gmlZlC or on Spotify or Amazon music.

Calling all people who live/work in Greater Manchester. We are inviting you to share your views and experiences of our services at our community event.
Thursday 27 Oct. 1-4 pm at Limelight Health and Well-being Hub, Stretford.
Register your free place:
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Last week, our staff recognition event, the Super Star Awards 2022, won silver in the Best Event category for the CIPR PRide Awards.

If you haven't heard about our fab staff recognition awards, then read below⬇️
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This morning our teams joined the national celebrations to pay tribute to #999Day . We raised our flags across trust sites and held a two-minute silence to remember the #TeamNWAS members, volunteers, and all our colleagues across the emergency services who have passed away. 💚

Shout out to our police, fire, air ambulance and mountain rescue colleagues as we mark #999Day . Their support on serious or difficult incidents is vital and without them, we wouldn't be able to care for our North West community like we do. So, thank you!💚

Last week, our collaborative charity campaign ‘Outrun an Ambulance’ won the Working in Partnership Award at the NHS Communicate Awards. The joint charity campaign, launched by six regional ambulance charities, including ours, was one of 27 entries👏 ⬇️

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On #WorldMenopause Day, we're taking the opportunity to reshare Paramedic Emma and NHS 111 Team Manager Louise's personal menopause journeys:
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Experiencing your 12-year-old daughter go into cardiac arrest is not something you would expect – however, it was a reality for parents Ben and Rebecca.
Grace suffered a cardiac arrest which she survived thanks to mum and dad’s quick-thinking actions.
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🚨 We are currently working very hard to ensure everyone who needs an ambulance gets one as quickly as possible.
🚑 Help keep our ambulances for emergencies only.
💊 Consider if your pharmacist, GP, or 111.nhs.uk could provide you with less urgent medical help.