Ambulance worker jailed for stealing from elderly patients
A Welsh ambulance service worker has been convicted after systematically stealing from elderly patients during emergency call-outs, including stealing aftershave from a 94-year-old man.
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Prince William reveals emotional toll of air ambulance work
The Prince of Wales opens up about the psychological challenges of his former air ambulance career and how it continues to shape his mental health advocacy work today.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
Wednesday medics claim ambulance crew hindered fan rescue
Exclusive: Club medical staff allege West Midlands Ambulance Service personnel became confrontational during emergency response to collapsed West Bromwich Albion fan during Championship match, potentially impacting critical care.
Footballer's 5-hour ambulance wait after double leg break
An amateur footballer endured a five-hour wait for an ambulance after suffering a catastrophic double leg break during a match, raising serious questions about emergency response times.
USC Football: Player Hospitalised After On-Field Injury
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was stretchered off the field and taken to hospital by ambulance following a serious injury during the game against USC, casting a sombre shadow over the college football season opener.
Wiltshire Police and Paramedics Arrested Over Deaths
Two Wiltshire Police officers and three South Western Ambulance Service paramedics have been arrested in connection with the deaths of two individuals following police contact. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is leading the investigation.
NHS Ambulance Workers Arrested Over Patient Data Breach
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
NHS Ambulance Staff Arrested Over Patient Deaths
Two ambulance service workers have been arrested by police as part of a major investigation into the deaths of six patients. The probe centres on allegations of misconduct and is sending shockwaves through the NHS trust.
Ambulance Called for Eubank Sr. at Benn Press Conference
Drama unfolded at the Benn vs Eubank press conference as an ambulance was called for a distressed Chris Eubank Sr., casting a shadow over the highly anticipated fight.
18-Hour Ambulance Wait for Nottingham Man with Broken Back
Exclusive: A Nottingham man endured an 18-hour wait for an ambulance with a broken back, as East Midlands Ambulance Service declares a critical incident due to overwhelming demand and hospital handover delays.
California Man Steals Ambulance After Stabbing EMT
A violent suspect in California hijacked an ambulance at knifepoint, stabbing an EMT before leading police on a dramatic chase. Read the full details of this brazen attack on emergency services.
NHS Crisis: Patient's 15-Hour Ordeal with Shattered Leg
Exclusive report on a patient's 15-hour ordeal after a fall, exposing the human cost of ambulance delays and A&E pressures within the UK's National Health Service.
NHS Crisis: Record 7.6M on Waiting Lists as A&E Waits Soar
Exclusive analysis reveals the NHS is grappling with its most severe crisis as waiting lists soar to a record high and A&E performance plummets to its lowest level. Experts warn of a 'perfect storm' threatening patient care.
New Jersey Ambulance Services Face Catastrophic Defunding
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.
Stroke Patients Face Life-Threatening Ambulance Delays
Exclusive NHS figures expose a critical failure in stroke care as thousands of patients face dangerous delays in reaching specialist hospital units, with ambulance handover times hitting crisis levels.
Nottingham NHS Declares Critical Incident Over Overwhelming Demand
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust declares critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented pressure, with patients facing 26-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside.
Family's £1M Holiday Nightmare After Son's Injury
A British family's summer holiday in Turkey turned into a medical catastrophe after their son suffered a severe head injury, leading to a complex £1 million insurance claim and a dramatic international air ambulance rescue.
Man dies after medical emergency at Bluewater shopping centre
Shoppers at Bluewater watched in horror as emergency services battled to save a man who suffered a fatal medical emergency at the Kent shopping complex on Saturday afternoon.
Man dies after fall at Liverpool Street station
A man has tragically died after falling approximately 30 feet from an escalator at Liverpool Street station. British Transport Police and London Ambulance Service responded to the incident, which caused significant disruption during the evening commute.
Israeli Paramedics Attacked by Ultra-Orthodox Protesters
Violence erupts in Jerusalem as ultra-Orthodox protesters attack Israeli paramedics, injuring crew and damaging ambulance in shocking display of sectarian tensions.
Man dies after being rescued from River Thames in London
A man has tragically died after being pulled from the River Thames in a major emergency response near Tower Bridge. The incident prompted a large-scale operation involving multiple emergency services.
Emergency at Parliament After Scaffolding Fall
A major emergency response unfolded at the Houses of Parliament after an individual fell from scaffolding. Read the latest on the incident and the condition of the person involved.
Terminally ill woman dies after 12-hour ambulance wait
A terminally ill cancer patient died after waiting 12 hours for an ambulance in Greater Manchester, with her daughter screaming 'Why are you letting her die?' in a harrowing 999 call.
Son died after police 'failed to send ambulance', mum claims
Exclusive: Grieving mother demands answers after her son, Tommi Miller, died in a car crash following a 999 call where police allegedly failed to dispatch an ambulance. An IOPC investigation is now underway into the tragic systemic failure.
NTSB Probes Deadly Medical Helicopter Crash in California
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates a fatal medical helicopter crash in a remote area of California, highlighting critical safety concerns in air ambulance operations.
Free Childcare Expansion: Risks Behind UK's Nursery Scheme
As the UK government rolls out free childcare for children from nine months, experts warn of a potential crisis in capacity, quality, and workforce sustainability. This in-depth analysis examines the challenges facing the landmark policy.
UK's back-to-school crisis: Teacher shortages and soaring costs
Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening crisis in England's schools as families grapple with severe teacher vacancies, budget cuts, and mounting hidden education costs this September.
Heads Warn of 'Catastrophic' School Funding Cuts
School leaders in England warn of a 'catastrophic' funding crisis, with heads forced to cut staff and essential services. The NAHT union demands immediate government action to avert an educational emergency.
Childcare Crisis: Staff Shortages Threaten Free Hours Rollout
Nurseries across the UK are sounding the alarm over severe staffing shortages, putting the government's flagship 30-hour free childcare expansion in jeopardy and leaving parents facing nursery closures and soaring fees.
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