Jamie Arrowsmith – Thursday 31st August 2023 – 8.40am.
A man has died following a motorcycle RTC in Evesham yesterday afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a motorbike that had crashed into a lamppost at the junction of the A44 and A46 in Twyford, Evesham at 5.41pm.
One ambulance, two paramedic officers, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. An off-duty firefighter also stopped at the scene and was providing medical assistance on the arrival of ambulance staff.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find one patient, a man, who was in a critical condition.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became apparent nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 30th August 2023 – 1.30pm.
Four men have been taken to hospital, two with serious injuries following a collision in Stourbridge this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 8.38am to a collision involving a car and a van at the junction of Wollescote Road and Hodge Hill Avenue in Wollescote, Stourbridge and sent three ambulances, three paramedic officers, a BASICS emergency doctor and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford and a Community First Responder (CFR) to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found seven men who were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.
“The driver of and a passenger in the car were assessed.
The passenger in the car had sustained life-threatening injuries. The driver had sustained serious injuries. They received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.
“They were both conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.
“Two passengers from the van were assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
“They received treatment from ambulance staff and were conveyed to Russell’s Hall Hospital for further assessment.”
“Three further patients from the van, who were the driver and two passengers were assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.
“They received self care advice from ambulance staff and did not require further treatment. They were discharged at the scene.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 29th August 2023 – 4.45pm
One man has been taken to hospital and nine other patients have been assessed and discharged at the scene following an incident in Nuneaton this afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of numerous people feeling unwell on Newdegate Street at 12.26pm and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews arrived to find ten patients complaining of feeling unwell.
“One of them, a man, was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to George Eliot Hospital in a stable condition.
“The remaining nine patients, six women and three men, were assessed and discharged at the scene.”
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 22nd August 2023 – 11.25am
A man has died following a collision involving a motorbike and a car yesterday afternoon.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.31pm to the junction of the A456 and B4194 in Bewdley and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene, the first of which arrived within six minutes of the call. An off-duty student paramedic also stopped at the scene to offer assistance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Upon arrival we found a man, the motorcyclist, who had suffered multiple serious injuries in the collision.
“Sadly, it quickly became apparent nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The driver of the car, a man, was assessed and discharged at the scene with minor injuries.”
A man has sadly died following an incident at an address in Leamington Spa yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.41pm to reports of a medical emergency on Newbold Terrace East.
Three ambulances, a paramedic officer, the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance attended the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a male patient in a critical condition on the scaffolding of a building.
“With the assistance of HART and fire colleagues, ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the man could not be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 15th August 2023 – 10.30am.
A man has sustained life threatening injuries following a collision involving a car and a lorry in Norton Canon last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.27pm to a collision involving a car and lorry on the A480 in Norton Canon, Hereford and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, two BASICS emergency doctors from Mercia Accident Rescue Service and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found two patients who were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.
“A man who was the driver of the car had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.
“The driver of the lorry was assessed and did not require further treatment. They received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 15th August 2023 – 10.10am.
Two people have been taken to hospital, one with life threatening injuries following a collision in Leominster yesterday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.17pm to a collision involving a van and motorbike nearby to Queenswood Country Park in Dinmore Hill, Leominster and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham and two BASICS emergency doctors from Mercia Accident Rescue Service to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man and a woman who were assessed by ambulance staff at the scene.
“A man who was the motorcyclist had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff.
“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.
“A woman who was the driver of the van had sustained injuries not believed to be serious and received treatment at the scene.
“She was conveyed to Hereford County Hospital for further assessment.”
A woman has died after a collision involving a pedestrian and a lorry in Stourbridge this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.04am to the junction of Hungary Hill and the A458 in Lye and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a consultant paramedic to the scene.
A Community First Responder was also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found the pedestrian, a woman, in a critical condition.
“Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The lorry driver, a man, was assessed by ambulance staff but was not physically injured. He was given self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.”
Murray MacGregor – Friday 11th August 2023 – 8.45pm.
Ambulance staff are working with emergency services colleagues at The Quarry in Shrewsbury, where the Shrewsbury Flower Show is currently being held, after an anonymous call making a serious threat.
Three paramedic officers and the Hazardous Area Response Team are currently at the location.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “There have been no patients so far.
“As a precaution, West Mercia Police have put a cordon in place and areas of the park are being evacuated.
“Please avoid the area at present and follow the advice from police officers at the scene.
“Tonight’s firework display has been cancelled as a precaution.”
A man has died after an incident on the M40 near Tanworth in Arden (Thursday 10th).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.50pm to junction 16 of the M40 Northbound and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, a BASICS doctor and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, crews found a man in a critical condition after having a medical episode at the wheel.
“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, the man could not be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Four people have been injured, one fatally, following an RTC near Evesham last night (Thursday 10th).
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 8.29pm to the junction of Pitchers Hill and the A44 in Broadway and sent three ambulances, a paramedic officer, a Mental Health Car with Specialist Paramedics onboard and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Strensham to the scene.
The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Wiltshire Air Ambulance were also in attendance.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “On arrival, we found three cars had been involved in a collision.
“The driver of the first car, a man, had been removed from the vehicle with the help of fire colleagues and was receiving basic life support.
“Ambulance crews immediately took over and began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.
“The passenger from the same car, also a man, was treated by medics for serious injuries after being removed from the vehicle by fire colleagues. He was then conveyed to Worcester Royal Hospital via land for further treatment.
“The driver of the second car, a man, had self-extricated when ambulance crews arrived.
“He was treated for potentially serious injuries at the scene before being taken by land ambulance to the same hospital for further treatment.
“The female driver of the third car was assessed by ambulance staff and treated for injuries not believed to be serious before also being taken to Worcester Royal Hospital via land for further treatment.”
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 10th August 2023 – 4.05pm.
Two women have been taken to a major trauma centre after a two car collision in Buildwas, near Telford.
The crash happened at the junction of Buildwas Road and Buildwas Bank at just before 11.30am on Thursday.
Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, the MERIT Trauma Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found two cars that had suffered significant damage.
“A middle aged woman from the first car was assessed and treated at the scene before being airlifted to the major trauma centre at Royal Stoke University Hospital with potentially serious injuries.
“A second middle aged woman from the other car had also suffered potentially serious injuries and was taken to the same MTC by land ambulance.
“A second woman from the second car was unhurt and did not require medical attention.”
Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 8th August 2023 – 4.40pm.
Three people have been taken to hospital, one with life threatening injuries following a collision in Malvern today.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.02pm to a collision involving a car and three pedestrians on Church Street in Malvern and sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers, the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham and a Mercia Accident Rescue Service doctor (MARS) to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found three women who had been involved in a collision with a car.
“The first, an elderly woman, was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.
“She received advanced trauma care at the scene which continued en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital via land ambulance.
“The second and third women had sustained injuries that were not life threatening. They both received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
“The second woman was conveyed to Hereford Hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.
“The third woman was conveyed to Worcester Royal Hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.”
“Two further patients self-presented to ambulance staff who were assessed and discharged at the scene.
Jamie Arrowsmith – Tuesday 8th August 2023 – 9.40am
A study looking at improving stroke care by taking patients directly to a specialist centre could help hundreds of people make a better recovery from stroke.
The SPEEDY trial is being carried out by West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) in partnership with Newcastle University. It is being funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
Patients with clots blocking the large blood vessels of their brain may be treated with thrombectomy, where the clot is pulled out directly using a tiny cage at the end of a flexible tube.
At the moment, patients are usually taken to their local stroke hospital first, before being taken to specialist thrombectomy centres. As part of the trial, WMAS was the first ambulance to service to test out the new pathway where patients are taken directly to thrombectomy centres, with North West Ambulance Service now also taking part, and more set to join.
Thrombectomy is a highly specialised procedure and only a few hospitals are able to provide it. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham and Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke are two of the hospitals which perform the procedure in the West Midlands.
There are approximately 100,000 strokes in the UK each year, which equates to one every five minutes. The SPEEDY trial is looking to assess more than 500 patients who receive a thrombectomy before evaluating the outcome of the study.
WMAS Research Paramedic Josh Miller, said: “We hope this research will speed up people’s access to the brain-saving treatment.
“We also think it will mean more people can access this treatment – around 10% of stroke patients could be suitable for thrombectomy, but at the moment, only about 2% receive it.
“If more people receive thrombectomy, more quickly, patients will have better outcomes – returning to life as normal after their stroke.
“It is important to emphasise that nothing changes in terms of what members of the public should do if they think someone is having a stroke. The FAST test remains the right thing to do to monitor symptoms, and if you have any concerns, you should dial 999 immediately”.
Professor Chris Price, from Newcastle University, said: “Thrombectomy greatly improves the chances of recovery but it must be done within the first few hours of a stroke starting and is only possible in hospitals that have suitable facilities and specialists.
“The SPEEDY study is seeing whether ambulance services and thrombectomy hospitals can work together in an emergency to accurately identify patients needing thrombectomy and treat them sooner.”
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Notes to Editors:
Josh Miller is available for interview today (Tuesday 8th August) until 6pm. Please call 01384 215560 to arrange.
The FAST test:
Facial weakness: Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped? Arm weakness: Can the person raise both arms? Speech problems: Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Time to call 999: if you see any of these signs.
SPEEDY is short for specialist pre-hospital redirection for ischaemic stroke thrombectomy
For more information about the SPEEDY trial, click here
Shaunna Farley – Friday 4th August 2023 – 14.15pm.
A man has sadly died following a collision in Burley Gate, Hereford this morning.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving a motorbike at 09.43am at the junction of the A465 and A417 in Hereford and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a BASICS emergency doctor, and the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the motorcyclist who is believed to have suffered a medical incident.
“He received advanced life support from ambulance staff at the scene.
“Unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 3rd August 2023 – 5.55pm.
Two elderly people have been seriously injured after a two car crash in south Worcestershire.
The crash happened on the B 4211 near the turn for Pipers End, just to the south of the M50.
Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, The Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham, the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car and the Great Western Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, crews found two cars that had suffered significant front end damage.
“An elderly woman from the first car was extricated by firefighters. She had suffered multiple serious injuries. After assessment and treatment at the scene, she was airlifted by the Stensham aircraft to the major trauma centre at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
“An elderly man had also suffered multiple serious injuries. He was taken to the Major Trauma Centre at Southmead Hospital in Bristol by ambulance with the Great Western enhanced care team travelling with the ambulance crew.
“A man in the second car was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with potentially serious injuries.”
Murray MacGregor – Thursday 3rd August 2023 – 8.40am.
A woman has died after a crash on Great Hampton Street in the Hockley area of Birmingham.
Two ambulances, three paramedic managers and the MERIT Trauma Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic were sent to the scene after the ambulance service received multiple calls at around 11.25pm on Wednesday evening.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival, ambulance staff found patients in two cars that had both suffered significant damage.
“Unfortunately, a woman in the first car had suffered very serious injuries and despite receiving advanced clinical care, it was not possible to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.
“A man from the same car had suffered multiple injuries. He was assessed and treated at the scene before being taken to Sandwell Hospital.
“There were two men in the second car. They had both suffered non-serious injuries. After being assessed and treated at the scene, they too were taken to Sandwell hospital for further assessment.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by police to the junction of Vera Road and Moat Lane in Yardley at 12.08am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene; the first ambulance arrived in four minutes.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “Crews were informed that a man on an electric bike and a vehicle had been involved in a collision.
“The cyclist was in a critical condition and was receiving basic life support from police colleagues. Ambulance crews immediately took over and began administering advanced life support.
“Sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, it became clear that the man couldn’t be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 2nd August 2023 – 8.30am.
Ambulance staff will be well-aware of just how life-threatening Sepsis can be. In a courageous effort to raise awareness about the early signs and symptoms, Hollymoor Technician, Becky Mortimer, has shared details of her personal battle with this life threatening condition.
Becky unfortunately recently experienced sepsis first-hand when she fell ill in November 2022 as a result of a Strep A infected lymph node.
Becky underwent emergency surgery and a week in an Intensive Care Unit, followed by a further three weeks in hospital.
Since being discharged from hospital, Becky has since developed Post Sepsis Syndrome and through her support received by the UK Sepsis Trust, has bravely taken the opportunity to highlight the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms to save lives.
Becky said: “It’s really important to me that I can raise awareness for the symptoms of sepsis and just how serious it can be.
“I see patients with sepsis quite often within my role and unfortunately suffered with it myself. Quick recognition can lead to faster treatment, resulting in a shorter or potentially less severe experience with the illness.
“After recovering from Sepsis and developing Post Sepsis syndrome, I reached out for support from the UK Sepsis Trust who were able to help me while I dealt with the recovery period.”
Trust Governor and Becky’s Mum, Jeanette Mortimer has took the opportunity to support Becky and the UK Sepsis Trust for their support by taking on the challenge to walk 10,000 steps each day in July to raise money for the charity.
Jeanette said: “I had heard about sepsis before, but hadn’t experienced it until seeing how severely ill Becky was.
“It’s a common misconception that sepsis can only affect the very young or elderly, but this isn’t true and we all need to familiarise ourselves with the symptoms.
“This is why I have taken on the challenge of walking 10,000 steps a day to raise funds for the UK sepsis Trust and hopefully in doing so, I can reach more people who don’t yet know about the signs of sepsis.”
Ron Daniels from The UK Sepsis Trust added: “Becky’s ordeal serves as a stark reminder that sepsis can strike people of any age at any time – which is why it’s vital that everyone knows the symptoms to look for and when to get help.
“We’re thrilled that Becky’s on the road to recovery with the help of our Support Team. As a West Midlands-based charity with national reach, we hugely appreciate the great work she, Jeanette and West Midlands Ambulance Service are doing to raise much-needed awareness and funds.”
If you would like to support Jeanette in her 10,000 steps a day fundraiser for the UK Sepsis Trust, you can find out more information on how to do so here.
About sepsis: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. It occurs when the body’s immune system – which normally helps to protect us and fight infection – goes into overdrive. It can lead to shock, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if not recognised early and treated promptly. Sepsis is indiscriminate: while it primarily affects very young children and older adults, and is also more common in people with underlying health conditions, it can sometimes be triggered in those who are otherwise fit and healthy. Sepsis always starts with an infection, and can be triggered by any infection including chest infections and UTIs. It is not known why some people develop sepsis in response to these common infections whereas others don’t.
About The UK Sepsis Trust: The UK Sepsis Trust is a charity founded in 2012 by NHS consultant Dr Ron Daniels BEM. The charity aims to end preventable deaths and improve outcomes for sepsis survivors, striving to raise public awareness and working to support anyone affected by this devastating condition. Find out more: https://sepsistrust.org/
Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 1st August 2023 – 10.15am.
A man and a woman have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Shucknall last night.
West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a collision involving two cars at 7.50pm at the junction of Weston Beggard Lane and the A4103 in Hereford and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer, two BASICS emergency doctors and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man and a woman who were the drivers of the cars.
“They were each assessed and had sustained serious injuries. They received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.
“Both patients were conveyed to Hereford Country Hospital for further treatment.”
