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#dispatches call handlers in EOC have such a difficult job. There's so much to learn and hear in this programme but the among all the lessons, one of them is the pressure call handlers are often under.

It’s nearly here! The 4th edition of The Ambulance Driving Handbook publishes next week. Fully updated, endorsed by AACE & written by #DTAG, it’s the trusted guide to safe driving. Be the first to know when it’s out bit.ly/4kOWTb2 @AACE_org

Privileged to be representing @AACE_org at tonight’s @samaritans world suicide prevention day event and underlining a collective commitment to suicide prevention: 116 123 24/7 @wesstreeting @juliebentley

gov.uk/alerts/opting-… The emergency test signal is at 3pm, this gives people a chance to opt out. Essential advice for those who might live in fear, for example domestic abuse.

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Are you a paramedic who has come off the Register today? Here's how to get back on quickly if you didn't complete your renewal in time: hcpc-uk.org/short-readmiss…

Really encourage all paramedics to respond, we've all got opinions on sanctions and #FTP - this could be what any one of us face in years to come.

Tomorrow is your very last chance to comment on this important HCPC consultation before it closes! #FitnessToPractise

🚨 The College of Paramedics is calling on all members to engage with the UK Government’s consultation on proposals to extend medicines responsibilities for Allied Health Professions (AHPs). 🗞️ To read more, click here ➡️ bit.ly/4mx1MGz

This looks amazing!

Can please encourage all paramedics and AHP to respond to this very important consultation thank you. @ParamedicsUK gov.uk/government/con…

The GPhC has taken the rare step of writing to all pharmacists, pharmacy technicians & pharmacy owners to warn of "some emerging issues which have led to concerns being raised". Unfortunately, we've already seen all of these issues in the context of inquests & #FitnessToPractise proceedings in which we're instructed. The highlighted issues are: ~ Diversion of medicines by staff - Medicines ordered and stolen by members of staff ~ Checking addresses when supplying medicines at a distance - Distance-selling pharmacies sending medicines to vulnerable hospital patients ~ Supplying medicines overseas - Medicines being sent to countries in which they're not licensed, or arriving there in unsafe condition ~ Advertising and promotion of medicines - Advertising of POMs/prescription-only medicines (still illegal despite all the ads for weight loss medications!) ~ Supplies of methadone and patient information leaflets (PILs) - Supplying oral methadone without written information ~ Yellow Card reporting for GLP-1s - The MHRA is very keen for pharmacy staff to make Yellow Card reports detailing suspected side effects to GLP-1 medicines. It's essential to both be aware of the GPhC's correspondence and to act on it. In our experience, the GPhC will soon start to cite this correspondence in fitness to practise allegations, as has been the case with its 2019 correspondence entitled 'Action required: supplying medicines online safely'. #Pharmacy #CommunityPharmacy @PharmacyHour

👥 Do you manage #AHPs working at advanced levels of practice? Learn how to maximise your team's potential, manage effectively and be clear on your regulatory standards. hcpc-uk.org/news-and-event… #myHCPCstandards #AdvancedPractice #EnhancedPractice

📢 We're launching a new series of webinars! Designed to support AHPs working at (or towards) advanced levels of practice and those who manage them. Please share with colleagues! hcpc-uk.org/news-and-event…

@COPDdoc @RCPhysicians @BTSrespiratory It's great that people are offered NRT in hospital but do they get offered talking support, like a smoking cessation nurse and the CO2 detector - treatment that transfers into the community with the patient?

Of patients admitted to hospital with asthma and COPD who smoke, around 1/3 are still not receiving tobacco dependence treatment rcp.ac.uk/improving-care… @RCPhysicians #RespEd @BTSrespiratory

Interesting. Looks like mainly committees within RCEM rather than a shared approach with @aace and @ParamedicsUK Be interesting to hear our profession's stance on this.

Prof Mohammed Al-Uzri speaks about assertive outreach for people experiencing severe mental health problems at the 5th Futures NHS Mental Health conference.

At the 5th Futures NHS Mental Health Conference, the 10 year plan is framing the discussion so far. Here's Douglas Hamandishe leading the Q&A session.

Out on the mental health vehicle today, a successful referral to the local crisis practitioners, arranged social care input and self care techniques for keeping the person safe. Really important to work with partners for person-centred care.