Welsh Ambulance Service News

Young Call Handler wins prestigious Control Room Award HERE

Following on from Welsh Ambulance Service Defibruary Campaign Do you know where your nearest Public Access Defibrillator is? Find out HERE

Volunteering Opportunities at the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust Could you become a Community First Responder? Find out more HERE

We are always looking to recruit more people to become Volunteers for the Ambulance Car Service. Find out how HERE

Calling all Knitters: WAST Trauma Teddies and Twiddle Mitt Project needs you! If you would like to know more about this exciting project contact us by Email: Peci.team@wales.nhs.uk or Tel: 01792 311773

Ask, do you really need an ambulance?  If you are feeling unwell and you are not sure what to do, please call NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 or 111 (if you live in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire or Powys).If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can call NHS Direct Wales through Next Generation Text/Text Relay on 1 8001 0845 46 47. If you have a medical emergency such as loss of consciousness, difficulty in breathing, suspected heart attack, heavy blood loss, serious injury or severe burns call 999. Sending an ambulance to a call that is not an emergency could delay the response to a seriously ill or injured patient. Patients with minor illnesses or injuries who arrive at hospital by ambulance do not receive faster treatment. Find out more and watch a video HERE

Find out about all the local NHS services in your area HERE

How’s Your Health & Wellbeing? Give yourself a wellbeing check up HERE

Welsh Government Consultations Measuring our nations progress Healthy weight: healthy Wales HERE

Other News Connected Communities – outcome of Loneliness and Social Isolation consultation produced by Julie Morgan AM Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services. The Consultation Summary report can be read HERE

Social Seats - A new venture in Newport to tackle loneliness and Isolation: Newport Community Connectors have set up a new weekly group called “Social Seats”. You can drop into the café at Sainsbury’s in Albany Street, Crindau every Tuesday between 11.30am and 1.30pm where you can find local information or just sit down with a coffee for a chat.

 The Nest Scheme Part of the Welsh Government Warm Homes program, the scheme offers a range of free impartial advice, and if eligible, a package of free home energy efficiency improvements such as a new boiler, central heating or insulation. Find out more HERE

Sanctuary seekers and health professionals in Wales call for accessible health and wellbeing services for all – new report HERE

Welsh leaders agree priority areas for preventative action HERE

Early diagnosis of life threatening Sepsis is crucial. Thousands of community staff have been introduced to NEWS (National Early Warning Score) for assessing and communicating about sickness and signs of Sepsis, find out more HERE

Community Health Council new report: ‘Communication in the NHS’ shares findings following national engagement exercise where people in Wales were asked for their views on communication in the NHS. The full report is available for you to read: Cymraeg: YMA English: HERE

Impact of the Social Services and Well-being Act 2014 Age Cymru and Age Alliance Wales are interested in the Act’s effect on older people (aged 50+), taking the survey HERE

The Cross Party Group on Dementia is holding an inquiry into hospital care for people living with dementia. Full details on the Inquiry can be seen HERE

Looking forward to April: Going on holiday this Easter or staying at home? Be prepared, replenish your first aid kit, check out our NHS Direct Wales Symptom Checkers, be prepared for holiday times and Choose Well. Travel Health advice HERE

Bank Holiday reminder for farm visitors HERE

29 April - 3 May 2019 is Allergy Awareness Week, find out more HERE and check out our Allergy Symptom Checker Contact us:

Patient Experience & Community Involvement Team Telephone: 01792 311773 Email: Peci.team@wales.nhs.uk Visit the Get Involved page on our website www.ambulance.nhs.uk Twitter: @WelshAmbPIH