Hospital staff at risk of assault

April 22nd, 2009 by Editor | No Comments

Hospital staff are suffering attacks by their patients, a report has warned. There were 154 staff incidents across North Essex in the nine months leading up to December 31


Woman admits assaulting paramedic and police officer

April 20th, 2009 by Editor | No Comments

Lucy Churchill scratched, kicked and spat at a paramedic before hitting a police officer, a court heard. Churchill, 22, was found unconscious on a bus travelling from Stonehouse to Stroud on Friday, March 13


‘Booze cruise’ used NHS vehicle

March 24th, 2009 by Editor | No Comments

Two ambulance managers used an NHS vehicle to go on a “booze cruise” to France, a disciplinary panel has heard. Ambulance staff had some seats taken out to fit in more alcohol, it was claimed


999 service sorry after altercation involving trainees

March 17th, 2009 by Editor | No Comments

999 service sorry after altercation involving trainees

An Ambulance Service has issued an unreserved apology to witnesses of an altercation between trainee paramedics celebrating their exam success. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) confirmed two people have been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation into the incident during a Paramedic in Training course.






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