West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou’s Tweets

West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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It's hard to believe that anyone would steel a defibrillator, but sadly it does happen! Great to see that this deib is that little bit more secure today. #ThankYou

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We Don't Buy Crime

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We have been on Ludlow today assisting our Shropshire Rural & Business Officer in marking Defibs with Smartwater, protecting them against theft @OFFICIALWMAS @DeterTech_UK @WestMerciaPCC @WMerciaPolice @JohnPaulCampion #prevention @WMPRuralMatters

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The hot weather means many more calls for concerns like dehydration, difficulties breathing and heatstroke. Please enjoy the weather safely by: 😎 Staying in the shade & wearing SPF 🍦 Keeping hydrated with cold foods and drinks 💦Being cautious around cooling off in open water

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James

@wmasjamesd

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Jun 12

(Oh, ignore the slobber on the sleeve, got mauled by a puppy! 🐶😅)

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James

@wmasjamesd

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Jun 12

I intend to participate in an observational shift to witness childbirths, as this experience will contribute to my ability to provide assistance & support to expectant mothers during labor whilst on duty. 👶 Fortunately, we didn't scare Holly away and she's had a brilliant day.

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James

@wmasjamesd

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Jun 12

Today, Holly, my wife & a midwife, joined me and James for an observational shift in Willenhall. She wanted to witness the practical aspects of paramedic science in a multiagency environment, aiming to enhance her professional development and improve patient care.

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Jun 12

#Colin isn't getting a day off despite his injuries! On Sunday Colin, alongside cohort paramedic Mark Hayes and former Stoke Ops Manager, Adele Gregory were at Port Vale FC for a bike safety event, promoting the importance of #DressingForTheSlideNotTheRide

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Stoke-on-Trent CC

@SoTCityCouncil

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Jun 12

👇Important information from

@OFFICIALWMAS

on today's strike action.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 12

Unite members are striking today from 6.00am - 12.00pm and 6.00pm - 12.00pm. Please follow our advice so we can make sure we get help to those in need as quickly as possible. Don't be afraid to call us but be aware we will have fewer ambulances operating.

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WM CARE Team

@wmcareteam

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Jun 12

Big thanks to our volunteers who responded to 42

@OFFICIALWMAS

emergency calls last week The most common call was cardiac arrest, followed by traumatic injuries Wed & Sat were our busiest days Donate here to support our work: https://tinyurl.com/2h6hv7tf

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Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

@AACE_org

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Jun 12

#Ambulance employees: We need YOUR feedback! The National Ambulance Violence Prevention and Reduction Staff Survey is now live. Ten short minutes is all it takes - please share your thoughts 🙏💚 >> https://aace.org.uk/news/we-need-your-feedback-survey-by-the-aace-national-ambulance-violence-prevention-and-reduction-hub-now-live/… #WorkWithoutFear

London Ambulance Service and 9 others

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 12

This time yesterday, the Cosford Air Show was on with over 50,000 people enjoying the likes of the

@rafredarrows

Becky, Liz and Rob were there as part of the multi-agency team looking after everyone. Hope everyone had as good a time as they appear to have been having ;-)

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 12

While it's not as hot as yesterday, it's still warm and the heat could well be having an impact on older people in our communities. Please check in on vulnerable loved ones and ask them to keep curtains closed, stay hydrated and avoid being out in the hottest time of the day.

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The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed

@TheDanielBaird1

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Jun 12

A memory from June 2019 . . . Four years ago,

@BBCNews

@stanchers

Birmingham became the first city in the UK to launch our #ControlTheBleed 🩸kits supported by

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@IanGreenWMP

@LawrenceBarton1

@WMPolice

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@cummins23

@FigenMurray

@hollybaird_x

@NewmanCrim

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 4, 2019

Daniel Baird died after being stabbed in Birmingham 2 years ago. Today his mother Lynne helped launch 'Bleed Control Kits' that were developed by @officialWMAS to provide equipment that could help stem the bleeding in such cases and potentially save lives:

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Heart Midlands News

@HeartMidsNews

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Jun 12

We're being asked to think carefully about dialling 999 because of ambulance strikes in the West Midlands. Staff at

@OFFICIALWMAS

who are members of Unite are walking out over pay and staff. Service bosses say we shouldn't be afraid to call, if it's urgent #HeartNews

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Jun 12

🚨 Unite members are striking today from 6.00am - 12.00pm and 6.00pm - 12.00pm. 💚 Please follow our advice so we can make sure we get help to those in need as quickly as possible. 🚑 Don't be afraid to call us but be aware we will have fewer ambulances operating.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 11

Unite members will strike tomorrow between 6.00am - 12.00pm and 6.00pm - 12.00am (midnight). During this time: 💚Utilise NHS 111 Online advice. 💚If you need immediate medical care, do not be afraid to call us. 💚999 is primarily there for emergencies or there's a risk to life.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 11

After some high temperatures, rain might be welcome to some, but the

@metoffice

have issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms today. There's a potential for flooding, thunder & lightening leading to difficult driving conditions. Please take extra care on the roads🚗.

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 11

Accidents often happen in unfamiliar locations, which can be daunting🚗🚵🛣️🏞️. If you're heading out for a journey, make sure you have

@what3words

downloaded - this can help our staff find your exact location in an emergency.

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Jun 11

Whilst cooling off in open water is tempting, please be aware of dangers that lurk beneath: ⚠️unexpected obstacles ⚠️strong currents ⚠️cold water shock It may look safe on the surface but there could be unseen dangers. If in doubt, stay out. ⚠️

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Jun 10

If you're enjoying a drink this weekend in the sunshine, a few things to consider🍻... 🍻+🥤Drink responsibly, try to stay hydrated in the heat! 🚕Have a designated sober driver, or a taxi - don't consider drink driving. Have a safe weekend 😊

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Jun 10

The met office have issued a yellow alert for #thunderstorms today…If you’re experiencing stormy weather - please take extra care on the roads & make extra time for your journey 🚙 🌧️

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West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou

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Jun 10

Every day our vehicle preparation teams (VPO's) ensure our ambulances are stocked, cleaned & ready for our operational crews Hundreds of ambulances are prepared every day so that they can respond in your hour of need. Just one of the ‘hidden’ roles that are vital to our service

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Jun 10

As the weather warms up, it's important to stay hydrated and ensure you're drinking enough water. Your urine colour will tell you if you're hydrated enough or not, this chart lets you know what colour to aim for - anything between 1-3 is good 👇.

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Jun 10

We're coming to the end of #ChildSafetyWeek2023. Keeping our little ones safe can be stressful, especially when they are so interested in everything! For more useful tips on how to keep your children safe follow this link 👇https://capt.org.uk

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Jun 9

Kerry from Warwick Hub is one OSCE away from gaining her fully qualified Paramedic status👏 Kerry said: "I feel very proud of myself and at 38 with four children I just felt it was a breath of fresh air to see the other side to the coin." You're smashing it Kerry 🥂

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Jun 9

We all know how curious the little people in our lives can be and they don't realise danger like adults do! This week is #ChildSafetyWeek2023 to download a fact sheet on ways to keep your kids for ingesting harmful substances click here 👉 https://capt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Poisoning-fact-sheet.pdf…

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Jun 9

Cyclist Fatally Injured in Birmingham

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Cyclist Fatally Injured in Birmingham

Shaunna Farley – Thursday 9th June 2023 – 08.45am. A cyclist has unfortunately died following a collision on in Birmingham last night. West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Coventry Road, Y…

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Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Birmingham New Road Collision

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Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Birmingham New Road Collision

Shaunna Farley – Thursday 8th June 2023 – 1.30pm. A pedestrian has unfortunately died following a road traffic collision on Birmingham New Road this morning. West Midlands Ambulance Service was cal…

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Jun 8

Did you know it can take just 15 seconds for your toddler to loose consciousness? It's #ChildSafetyWeek2023 this week, why not find out more ways to protect your little ones from danger by checking out this 'Breathe easy' fact sheet https://capt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Breathe-Easy-Fact-Sheet-2023.pdf…

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Jun 8

Our partners could have a health check, talk to HR, our Health & Wellbeing team, unions, peer to peer sup[port group as well as reps from West Midlands Police Club and Optima Health Care. As usual, there was stiff competition on the exercise bike and rowing machines. 2/2

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Jun 8

Yesterday, we held another of our staff Health and Wellbeing roadshows in Brierley Hill at our training academy and non-emergency patient transport service base. Loads of staff came in to find out more about the services we offer to support staff. 1/2

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Jun 8

Today is Thursday which means it's #ThankYouThursdays 💚. At WMAS we are proud to have a team that constantly goes above and beyond to help the people of the West Midlands 👏 #teamWMAS

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TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity

@TASCharity

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Jun 7

Have you seen our latest announcement about the National Ambulance Memorial Service? Check it out on our news page: https://theasc.org.uk/news/remember-our-ambulance-family-members-who-are-no-longer-with-us-at-the-2023-national-ambulance-memorial-service/… #TASC #TheAmbulanceStaffCharity #Ambulance #AmbulanceStaff #AmbulanceService #NAMS #NAMS2023

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BASICS_HQ

@BASICS_HQ

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Jun 8

Have you booked yet? We’ve a phenomenal conference happening in Oct that is friendly, informative & wide ranging. From plenary sessions to workshops where you’ll be hands on, its a MUST if you are working in/interested in pre-hospital care - https://basics.org.uk/conference2023/

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Jun 7

We certainly don’t do it for the thanks, but we all know how nice it is when someone say #thankyou for the work we’ve done. Senior Operations Manager, Nic Gunn, says staff sometimes get quite emotional when they hear from patients they have helped

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Jun 7

"One act of bad driving robbed the world of a beautiful, intelligent and caring young person. Our lives have been turned upside down by our daughter’s death" It's #ChildSafetyWeek2023, why not grab your copy of 'Safe around roads' fact sheet here 👉https://capt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/roadsfactsheet.pdf…

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Jun 7

New figures show a 50% rise in the number of compliments

@OFFICIALWMAS

staff are receiving from members of the public https://wmas.nhs.uk/2023/06/07/50-rise-in-compliments/…

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Jun 6

Hundreds of colleagues, family members and friends gathered at Telford Crematorium today for the funeral of Willenhall Paramedic, Andy Watson. Andy, who joined the ambulance service in 2004, was a much-loved member of the team and will be greatly missed by many. RIP Andy.

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WMAS HART

@WMASHART

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Jun 5

Our training teams have been working hard the past 7 weeks completing their working at height recerts, as well as other skills, while they were in beautiful Wales. Meanwhile our duty team has been responding 24/7 providing paramedic care to complex & hazardous incidents.

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Simon Crofts

@simoncrofts

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Jun 6

Fantastic observation shift with

@OFFICIALWMAS

a few weeks ago. Thanks so much to the wonderful crew on 007! #CFR

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Jun 6

Many of our staff, both past and present will be pleased to hear that thanks to additional funding from the

@AACE_org

, the National Ambulance Memorial Service, which is organised by

@TASCharity

will now be an annual event. The Service will be held on 7th September at

@Nat_Mem_Arb

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