Scotland’s first major trauma centre has opened in Aberdeen. The centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary will treat the most seriously injured patients across the north of Scotland. It is the
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Two ambulances have been damaged by bricks thrown from a Birmingham overpass in a “dangerous and idiotic” attack. Authorities are appealing for information about the incident which took place on
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There are grave concerns about how the NHS will cope as winter approaches and the service is put under further pressure, a leading doctor has warned in response to the
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A crackdown on violence against emergency workers is set to be rubber-stamped. Criminals who attack victims including police, prison officers, fire service personnel and paramedics, will face longer jail terms
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Nearly a quarter of ambulance trusts have no systems for holding advance care plans for patients, a charity has warned. Compassion in Dying, which helps people prepare for the end
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A grieving mother made a heartfelt plea for Stormont’s politicians to get back to work as she told a protest rally how her dying daughter was forced to spend 24
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Hospital admissions for alcohol-related emergency care and chronic illness are significantly higher in areas with the most pubs, bars and clubs, research has found. The density of restaurants and other
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The NHS in England has saved an additional 1,600 patients with severe injuries since a series of major trauma centres were established six years ago. The 27 designated major trauma
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Ambulance crews have pleaded with disgruntled residents not leave rude notes on their vehicles as it “upsets” staff. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) said they responded to a genuine emergency
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Nurses have reported feeling exhausted, sick and dizzy as the hot weather raises temperatures in hospitals. One nurse was admitted to A&E with dehydration after working three 12-hours shifts in
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