Month: September 2013

Monday 9th September 2013 – 2.45pm – Steve Parry.

Five patients have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision between a car and bus in Bloxwich this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called Ryle Street, Bloxwich, just before 11.15am.

Three ambulances and a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find a car in collision with a bus, which then came to rest in the front garden of a property.

“The driver of the car, a man in his twenties, had no obvious injuries. He was trapped for a short time in his vehicle before being released. He was immobilised with the use of a neck collar and spinal board before being taken to Walsall Manor Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

“The bus driver, a man in his fifties, was treated for a shoulder injury. Three passengers on the bus (2 females and 1 male) were also treated for minor injuries. All the patients were conveyed to Walsall Manor for further assessment.

“The property owner was also assessed by ambulance crews and released from the scene.”

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Monday 9th September 2013 – 11am – Steve Parry.

Two women have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Studley, this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Studley Road and Green Lane just after 8.15am.

Two ambulances, a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic officer; a trauma doctor from the Midlands Air Ambulance and a BASICS medic were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving two cars in Studley.

“Two women travelling in the same vehicle and believed to be in their twenties were both treated for serious head injuries.

“They were trapped in their vehicle before being released by emergency crews.

Medics at the scene anaesthetised one of the patients before she was conveyed by land ambulance to the trauma unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. The second patient was also conveyed to the same trauma unit.

“The driver of the second car involved was assessed by ambulance crews at the scene and later released.

“The Queen Elizabeth Hospital was alerted to the serious condition of the two patients.”

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Sunday 8^th September 2013 – 0.15am – Claire Brown.

A motorcyclist has died in a road traffic collision in Birmingham earlier this evening.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Pershore Road South, near to Kings Norton Library, at around 7.30pm (Saturday). An ambulance, a responder paramedic, a paramedic area support officer, a senior paramedic officer and medics from the West Midlands Central Accident Resuscitation Emergency (CARE) Team attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived on scene to find a car and a motorcyclist that had been in collision.

“The motorcyclist, a man, was in cardiac arrest. Crews and the medics quickly commenced advanced life support at the roadside in an attempt to resuscitate the man.

“Sadly, despite their best efforts, nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The three occupants of the car were uninjured.

“The road remained closed by police for several hours following the collision.”

 

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Notes to Editor: I have no further details regarding this incident. Please contact West Midlands Police.

 

Saturday 7^th September 2013 – 6.30am – Claire Brown.

A man has died and a woman has been injured in a single car road traffic collision in Staffordshire.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Colliery Road in Brereton at 9.20pm yesterday evening (Friday). Two ambulances, a responder paramedic, a paramedic area support officer, a BASICS doctor and nurse and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “A car had reportedly left the road and collided with a tree. The driver of the car, a man, was in cardiac arrest and was being given CPR by two off duty nurses and a police officer.

“Sadly, despite the best efforts of bystanders, ambulance crews and medics nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead on scene.

“The front seat passenger, a woman believed to be in her 30s, was trapped in the wreckage. Upon assessment, crews and the medics found she had suffered a head injury. They worked with the fire service to extricate her from the car before she was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board.

“The woman was transferred by land ambulance on blue lights to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further assessment and treatment.”

 

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Friday 6^th September 2013 – 11.20pm – Claire Brown.

A man has been seriously injured in a two car crash in Leek this evening.

The incident happened on Cheadle Road in Cheddleton shortly after 7.30pm earlier tonight (Friday). Two ambulances, a responder paramedic, a paramedic area support officer and a BASICS doctor and nurse attended the scene. An off duty trainee paramedic, who came across the incident, stopped to render aid.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival crews found two cars which had been involved in a collision.

“The driver of one car, a man believed to be in his 20s, sustained a suspected head injury as well as internal injuries in the crash and was in a serious condition. The man was trapped in the car and required rapid extrication with help from the fire service.

“Due to the nature of the man’s injuries, the medics decided to sedate him at the roadside to stabilise his condition. The man was immobilised with a neck collar and spinal board before being conveyed by ambulance on blue lights to University Hospital North Staffordshire for further emergency treatment.

“The occupants of the second car, a father and son, were assessed by crews but suffered no serious injuries and were discharged from care on scene.”

 

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Friday 6^th September 2013 – 7.00pm – Claire Brown.

One woman has died and three other people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Birmingham this afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a collision involving a car and several pedestrians on Heybarnes Road in Small Heath, Birmingham, at 12.50pm this afternoon (Friday). Four ambulances, a responder paramedic and two paramedic officers attended the scene.

The Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a MERIT trauma doctor on board were tasked to the case but was later stood down.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “When crews arrived they found a car which had left the road and collided with a group of pedestrians and a wall.

“One pedestrian, a woman, sustained multiple injuries and was in cardiac arrest. Crews immediately commenced advanced life support at the scene but, due to her critical condition, they decided to ‘scoop and run’, conveying her by land ambulance on blue lights to Heartlands Hospital whilst they continued emergency treatment en route.

“Sadly despite the best efforts of ambulance crews and hospital medics, nothing could be done to save the woman and she was confirmed dead a short time later.

“A second pedestrian, a four-year-old boy sustained abdominal pain and suspected fractures to his pelvis and leg. He was given pain relief before crews immobilised him with a neck collar and spinal board. The boy was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by ambulance on blue lights.

“Two further pedestrians, a woman in her 20s and a two year old boy, were assessed by crews. The woman sustained a facial injury and neck tenderness.  She was immobilised and taken to Heartlands Hospital along with the young boy who had suffered no apparent injuries.

“The driver of the car, a man, was uninjured in the crash.”

 

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Thursday 5^th September 2013 – 7.45pm – Claire Brown.

Two men have been injured, one seriously, following a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian in Halesowen during rush hour.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the Stourbridge Road between Alexandra Road and Witley Avenue just before 6.00pm this evening (Thursday). Two ambulances, a responder paramedic, a paramedic area support officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with a MERIT trauma doctor on board attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a pedestrian, a 19-year-old man who had reportedly been in collision with a double decker bus.

“The man suffered a fractured arm, a head injury and suspected pelvic injuries. Crews and the doctor worked as a team to administer pain relief to stabilise his condition at the scene before he was fully immobilised with a neck collar, spinal board and pelvic splint.

“Crews conveyed the man by ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, the regional trauma centre, for further emergency treatment.

“The driver of the bus, a man believed to be in his 40s, sustained neck pain. He was fully assessed by crews before being taken to Russells Hall Hospital.”

 

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Thursday 5th September 2013 – 4pm – Steve Parry.

Three people have been taken to hospital after a road traffic collision in Shrewsbury this afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to York Road at just after 2pm.

Three ambulances; a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Tatenhill in Staffordshire attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving three vehicles in York Road.

“A man in his forties was treated for pelvic and leg injuries. He was immobilised with the use of a neck collar and spinal board before being airlifted to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

“The driver of a second car involved, a man in his fifties, was treated for shoulder and chest injuries and was taken to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

“A woman in her twenties from the third car involved was assessed by ambulance staff at the scene and conveyed to RSH as a precaution.”

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Thursday 5th September – 2.30pm – Suzie Fothergill

A Mayfield and Ellastone Community First Responder will be taking on the London Marathon next year.  47 year old, Carolyn Bointon will take on the challenge in a bid to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and to help raise awareness of community first responders and the vital role they play within rural communities.

Non-runner Carolyn has never taken on a challenge quite like this before and will be following a rigorous training programme around the streets of Ashbourne to ensure she is ready for the big day.

Anyone interested in hearing about Carolyn progress can do so by reading her rib tickling blogs each week in the Ashbourne Telegraph. Her first blog unusually titled ‘Fat Old Ladies Don’t Run’ was published this week and can now be view via http://www.ashbournenewstelegraph.co.uk/News/Carolyns-blog-number-one-FAT-OLD-LADIES-DONT-RUN-20130904095214.htm

Anyone wishing to support Carolyn, helping her to hit her fundraising target of £2,000 can do so by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/cascita or by texting CAZS47 and the amount you wish to donate to 70070 (E.g. CAZS47 £5).

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Picture coutesy of the Ashbourne Telegraph.

Thursday 5th September 2013 – 12.30pm – Steve Parry.

Four workmen have been taken to hospital following an incident at a building site in Wolverhampton this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Ashland Street just before 11am.

Three ambulances together with two paramedics in rapid response vehicles and the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “999 Crews responded to reports of a building collapse at a site in Wolverhampton.

“Crews treated four men who were at ground level at the time of incident and received head, neck and shoulder injuries as a result of falling bricks and debris.

“Two patients were conveyed to Russells Hall Hospital and two further patients were taken to New Cross Hospital for assessment and treatment.”

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Thursday 5th September 2013 – 11.50am – Murray MacGregor.

Ever had a problem with your health or social care and wondered if there is anyone out there that will listen.

At West Midlands Ambulance Service we are always keen to hear your views; good or bad. Our Patient Advice and Liaison Service is here to listen to your comments.

New figures show that West Midlands Ambulance Service received only 471 complaints from a total of almost 2,000,000 patient journeys.

Director of Nursing and Quality, Sandy Brown, said: “The number of complaints needs to be put into perspective. While one complaint is one too many, the rate of complaint is only 0.02%, which is incredibly low.

“The fact that we get so few complaints shows how hard staff work to ensure the quality of care we provide is of the highest standard. It is also worth noting that we received over 900 letters of compliment in the same period.”

Head of Patient Experience, Marie Tideswell, said: “We always try to ensure that the service we provide is the very best it can be. Whether you are unhappy with the way we treated you or, conversely, were especially pleased with the way our staff assisted you or your loved one, we want to know your views.

“We regularly use the feedback we get from patients to review the service that we provide, and where appropriate, make changes to the way we operate.

“Equally, our staff are always really pleased to hear when you have received a good level of service.”

You can contact us at pals@wmas.nhs.uk or call 01384 246 370.

If you have views are about the wider issues that affect health or social care services, an alternative would be to contact your local Healthwatch group.

Healthwatch England is the independent consumer champion for health and social care. The national group works with a network of 152 local Healthwatch groups. In the West Midlands there are 14 local groups.

By law, those who plan and run health and social care services have to listen and respond to what the groups have to say. Healthwatch will “make sure that the overall views and experiences of people who use health and social care services are heard and taken seriously at a local and national level.”

Healthwatch also has the power to ask the health and social care regulator, the Care Quality Commission, to look at areas where it has special concerns. In addition, the organisation aims to develop new ways of engaging and informing people, especially those who sometimes struggle to be heard.

Earlier this week, eight of the Healthwatch groups in the region visited Ambulance Headquarters to find out more about what the organisation does.

Pam Jones from the Sandwell Group, said: “This was a very positive event where we were able to find out a lot of detail about how the ambulance service operates.

“We were all very impressed by the amount of data you have access to and how you use it to plan the way you respond.”

Jane Chaplin, from the Telford & Wrekin Group, added: “I was very impressed by the organisation and we all gained confidence from what we have seen and heard.

“As an organisation, Healthwatch needs to be hearing the views of the public so that we can take that back to organisations such as WMAS. This is especially important now that social care are so closely linked.”

If you want to find out more Healthwatch log onto: http://www.healthwatch.co.uk where you can find the group that is local to you.

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Thursday 5th September 2013 – 10.45am – Murray MacGregor.

An elderly Staffordshire cyclist is probably only alive today due to the cycle helmet he was wearing.

The man, who was cycling between Stoke and Rugeley yesterday afternoon, crashed after hitting a pothole as he came down a hill near the village of Milwich Heath.

The man was thrown over the handlebars and landed on his head and shoulders about 10feet away from his bike.

A rapid response vehicle was first on scene and was backed up by an ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire after a 999 call at 2.10pm.

Aircrew paramedic, Kat Ellis, said: “The man’s helmet was in pieces but it had done its job protecting his head.

“He had suffered a broken collar bone, fractured ribs and had injuries to his shoulder and possibly his pelvis. We immobilised him using a neck collar and spinal board and put a pelvic splint on him. He was airlifted to University Hospital Hospital North Staffordshire.

“Although he had facial lacerations to his forehead and under his eye, he would almost certainly have been dead from a head injury if he hadn’t been wearing his helmet.

“Whilst it is clearly up to individuals as to whether they choose to wear a helmet or not, this is the sort of case that shows why we recommend all cyclists to wear one.

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Thursday 5th September 2013 – 10.45am – Steve Parry.

Two lorry drivers have been treated by ambulance crews following a road traffic collision on Fromes Hill near Hereford this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on the A4103 just after 8.20am.

An ambulance together with a paramedic in a rapid response vehicle and a paramedic officer were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews responded to a road traffic collision involving two HGVs.

“A man, believed to be in his fifties, was trapped in his lorry and was treated for back and shoulder pain. He was later released and taken by land ambulance to Worcester Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

“The driver of the second vehicle involved received minor injuries and was treated at the scene before being released.”

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Wednesday 4^th September 2013 – 9.10pm – Claire Brown.

A man has been airlifted to hospital following a motorcycle crash in Wolverhampton earlier this evening.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a motorcyclist who had come off his bike on Gorsebrook Road shortly after 6.30pm (Wednesday). An ambulance, a responder paramedic, a paramedic area support officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Tatenhill attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived on scene to find a man, believed to be in his 20s, who had come off his motorcycle after reportedly mounting the pavement and colliding with a gate.

“The man sustained a head injury, a suspected pelvic injury and leg injuries. The crews and the doctor administered pain relief to the man before they worked as a team to immobilise him with a neck collar and spinal board. The man was transferred by land ambulance to the awaiting helicopter which had landed a short distance away on a piece of open land near to Dunstall Park racecourse.

“Once on board the aircraft, the man was airlifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the man who was said to be in a stable condition.”

 

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Tuesday 3^rd September 2013 – 9.30pm – Claire Brown.

Two toddlers have been injured, one seriously, after their pushchair was in collision with a car in Birmingham earlier this evening.

West Midlands Ambulance Service received several 999 calls to the junction of the A45 Coventry Road and Henry Road in Yardley, near to the Swan Island, just after 7.00pm (Tuesday). Two ambulances, a paramedic area support officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived to find a girl and a boy who had been in collision with a car whilst in their pushchair.

“It is believed the children were on a crossing on the A45 at the time of the collision.

“The girl, believed to be four years old, was more seriously injured and had sustained head and facial injuries. The boy, believed to be five years old, suffered lacerations to his face and head. Both were fully immobilised by ambulance crews and the doctor and their conditions stabilised before they were taken by ambulance on blue lights to Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

“Medics were pre alerted to the arrival of the children.

“The driver of the car was uninjured.”

 

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Notes to Editors: I’m afraid I have no further details regarding this incident. Please contact West Midlands Police for more information.

 

Tuesday 3rd September 2013 – 5.30pm – Leah Parker.

New government statistics show that each week on West Midlands roads, 15 children are knocked down and hurt while on foot.

With summertime over and the school holidays now drawing to a close, there are more children on the roads and pavements during rush hour traffic. West Midlands Ambulance Service is appealing for all parents and drivers to be aware and make sure we keep our children safe.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said; “By following simple actions and encouraging road safety, we can increase the safety of our children and reduce the number of incidents surrounding school time traffic.

“Slowing down and sticking to speed limits when driving can make us more aware of excitable children running out into the middle of the road unexpectedly. It might also benefit you to include school time traffic when planning the time you allow yourself to get to work; this avoids being in a ‘mad rush’.

“As parents it’s important that we teach our children all the dos and don’ts of road safety; especially to act sensibly when by the road. Supervise young children and set a good example by using allocated crossings, wearing seatbelts in the car and using helmets when riding a bike. All pretty basic stuff. Also, as the dark nights become closer, children who are travelling to or from school without supervision should be encouraged to travel with a friend.

“We all love our phones, mp3s and gadgets, but they can be a big distraction and cause us to not look where we’re going! Be aware when using them while you are travelling to ensure that you can see and hear everything around you.”

For more information from the NHS on road safety you can follow the link below.
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/roadsafety/pages/roadsafetyhome.aspx

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Tuesday 3rd September 2013 – 5pm – Steve Parry.

A man in his seventies has been taken to hospital after he appeared to collapse at the wheel of his vehicle and collide with a tree.

West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the incident in Heath Road, Bournville just before 3.30pm.

An ambulance, together with two paramedic officers and a BASICs doctor were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The patient was in cardiac arrest when crews reached him. A police officer at the scene had already started CPR and on arrival ambulance staff immediately started resuscitation and advanced life support treatment. The patient responded and his condition was stabilised.

“The patient was later conveyed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”

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Tuesday 3rd September 2013 – 6.55pm – Murray MacGregor.

Ambulance crews expected the worst when they arrived at the scene of a road traffic collision in Worcestershire this morning.

An ambulance and a paramedic officer were sent to a location given as outside
Jasmine Cottage, Evesham Road, Egdon, at 4.10am this morning.

The 999 caller said that they had heard a smash and could now smell burning.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found a car that had collided with a tree and gone into a wall.

“There was massive damage to vehicle; the engine was about 25m away from the car and had been on fire.

“Amazingly, the driver, a man in his 30s had managed to get out of the car and had not suffered as serious injuries as one would have expected given the level of damage.

“He was immobilised using a neck collar and spinal board as a precaution. His only obvious injury was a suspected broken ankle.

“He was taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”

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Monday 2nd September 2013 – 7.15pm – Murray MacGregor.

Two people have been taken to hospital, one by air ambulance after a crash on the busy Stourbridge to Kidderminster road.
The crash happened at about 4.30pm on the A456 at the junction with Broome Lane near Blakedown.

Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews found a car on its side with an elderly couple trapped inside. A ‘Transit’ type van was in a nearby hedge.

“Working with firefighters, the roof of the car was removed so that ambulance staff could get the couple out safely.

“The elderly lady had a nasty head injury and was sedated by the doctor from the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance before being airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

“The man driving the car had a minor leg and head injuries. He was taken by land ambulance to the same hospital but his injuries are not thought serious.

“The van driver, a man estimated to be about 60 was unhurt and was discharged at the scene.”

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Monday 2nd September 2013 – 12.50pm – Suzie Fothergill.

Four people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Stoke on Trent today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on the A50, near to Catchems Corner, Blythe Bridge shortly after 10.50am this morning.

Three ambulances, a paramedic area support officer in a rapid response vehicle and a BASICS Doctor were dispatched to the scene. An off duty A&E nurse, the Police and Fire Service were also in attendance.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived on scene to find a car and a tanker that had been in collision. The car was found to have suffered significant damage.

“The car had been carrying four occupants, all men believed to be in their 20’s, at the time of the incident. The driver of the car was found to be trapped in the vehicle due to the wreckage. The man was extricated from the car, with the assistance of the fire service, and treated for a significant laceration to his head. He was fully immobilised before being conveyed to University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

“The three passengers from the car were all out of the vehicle on crew’s arrival. All three men were treated for minor injuries before being conveyed in one ambulance to the same hospital for further assessment and treatment.

“The driver of the tanker was assessed at the scene but was found to be uninjured.

“Considering the damage caused in the crash, it was fortunate that no one suffered more serious injuries.”

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Monday 2nd September 2013 – 12.05pm – Murray MacGregor.

For three West Midlands Ambulance Service apprentices it was the chance to do something amazing and also raise money for a really good cause.

Twins Lisa and Katherine Hickman (21 from Rowley Regis) joined forces with colleague Ollie Ward (24 from Wordsley) to walk up the 3,560 foot Mount Snowdon in Wales and raise money for the West Midlands Central Accident Resuscitation Emergency (CARE) Team.

The three all work for the non-urgent Patient Transport Service taking patients to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.

Lisa said: “We all really love our jobs but wanted to give something back to patient care. Taking part in the sponsored walk was a great opportunity to raise money and awareness for the fantastic work that the CARE Team do supporting the A&E crews.

“It was a tough challenge as none of us had ever done anything like it before; the visibility was really poor from about two thirds of the way up.

“We are all really proud of ourselves for having completed it. So far we’ve raised just under £230, but it’s not to late to add to that.” You can log onto the account set up by the trio: http://www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/snowdonclimb

If you are interested in joining the Trust as an apprentice, West Midlands Ambulance Service currently has several vacancies with the Patient Transport Service.

You can find out more by going to http://www.jobs.nhs.uk and searching for the following reference numbers:
217-VN095-13-14 PTS Apprentice – Coventry & Warwickshire
217-VN096-13-14 PTS Apprentice – Worcestershire
217-VN097-13-14 PTS Apprentice – HEFT & UHB, Birmingham

The closing date for all three is Monday 9th September 2013.

The West Midlands Central Accident Resuscitation Emergency (CARE) Team is a group of over 50 volunteer doctors and nurses who provide advanced pre-hospital medical care to seriously injured and critically unwell patients mainly across Birmingham and the Black Country.

They work alongside West Midlands Ambulance Service to take additional skills, equipment, drugs and surgical procedures to patients severely injured in car crashes, industrial incidents, assaults and those with serious medical problems, such as heart attacks, fits, and breathing problems.

You can find out more about their work at: http://www.wmcareteam.co.uk

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Monday 2nd September 2013 – 11.00am – Suzie Fothergill.

A man has died following an incident on the M5 today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision between junctions 5-6 of the southbound carriageway of the M5 shortly before 7.45am this morning.

A rapid response vehicle and a paramedic area support officer were dispatched to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews found a man and a lorry that had been in collision.

“Unfortunately it quickly became apparent that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”

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Monday 2nd September 2013 – 8.00am – Suzie Fothergill.

A man has been taken to hospital following an incident yesterday evening in the Black Country.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road off Beacon Street in Walsall at approximately 7.50pm.

An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic area support officer and the Trust’s MERIT rapid response vehicle, carrying a critical care paramedic and a trauma doctor were dispatched to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews were called to reports of a man who had become injured whilst working underneath his car. On arrival at the scene crews found a man, believed to be in his 40’s, who had suffered facial injuries. The man was treated on the scene before being conveyed to New Cross Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”

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Sunday 1st September 2013 – 6.40pm – Suzie Fothergill.

A woman has been airlifted to hospital following a road traffic collision in Solihull today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on Barn Lane in Olton shortly before 3.20pm this afternoon.

An ambulance, two rapid response vehicles, a paramedic area support officer and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire air ambulance were sent to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Crews arrived on scene to find a car that had been in collision with another vehicle and a wall.

“One of the rear seat passengers, a woman, was found in a serious condition. Crews immediately assessed the woman and provided emergency treatment. Due to the nature of her condition, the doctor on board the aircraft gave the woman and anaesthetic at the scene before she was airlifted to University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire.

“The hospital was pre-alerted and medics were on standby awaiting her arrival.

“Two other passengers, a 15 year old boy and a 17 year old man, were assessed and discharged by ambulance crews at the scene.”

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Sunday 1st September 2013 – 12.30pm – Suzie Fothergill.

Six people have been treated by ambulance crews following a road traffic collision in Staffordshire today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the incident on Ashbourne Road in Uttoxeter shortly after 9.35am this morning. Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic area support officer, a community first responder and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire were dispatched to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival at the scene crews found three cars that had been in collision. One of the vehicles had left the carriageway and was found down an embankment.

“Four people from the car found down the embankment required treatment. The front seat passenger, a woman, was treated for back and chest injuries before being airlifted to University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

“The driver, a woman, was treated for face and chest injuries and two teenage passengers, both female, were treated for seat belt injuries before all three casualties were conveyed in one land ambulance to the same hospital.

“A rear seat passenger from a second vehicle, a 17 year old woman, was treated for a neck injury before being conveyed to Queen’s Hospital in Burton by land ambulance for further assessment and treatment.

“An 11 year old boy from the third car was assessed and treated by ambulance crews for a minor seat belt injury and was discharged at the scene.”

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