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Murray MacGregor – Thursday 9^th May 2024 – 3.30pm.

Yesterday, 110 staff from West Midlands Ambulance Service came together to celebrate the work of the Trust’s six staff networks along.

Alongside this, the valuable role the peer to peer Staff Advice and Liaison Service, Chaplaincy Service and Freedom to Speak Up play in supporting staff, improving services and helping staff develop their careers was highlighted.

The event in Brierley Hill heard from each of the Networks:

• Women’s
• Disability Carers & Advocates
• ONE – ethnic minority
• Military
• Proud – LGBT+
• Student

The Trust was also pleased to hear from Randeep Kular (Co-Chair APNA Midlands) and Bev Baker (Fairness Improvement Lead at University Hospital Birmingham. 

In the afternoon colleagues took part in workshops on topics such as Creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and Self Discovery, while staff could also take part in Reiki sessions. 

The day was organised by Manjeet Malhi, the Trust’s Health & Wellbeing Manager.  She said: “The work that our Networks do is so important to so many staff.  The support, training and shared lived experiences really does make a difference. 

“We heard repeatedly how having the Networks really is making a difference to colleagues; they give colleagues a sense of belonging and somewhere they can talk to likeminded individuals about work and personal matters.  It was also great to hear how the Networks are working together to share those experiences.”

Bev Baker, said: “Staff Networks play a key part in any organisation developing itself so that individuals feel included and it also reduces stigmas:

Sonia Bhattle, Vice Chair of the Women’s Network, said: “One of our key focuses over the last year has been to focus on women’s health issues, but our work goes much further than that:

Disability, Carers and Advocates Network Chair, John Eames, said: “We need to get away from the view that disabilities are only visible; many are not, but by making reasonable adjustments, we can benefit from so many staff who might otherwise not work for us:

ONE Network Co-Chair, Keeling Hutton, said: Our aim is to tackle diversity and inclusion issues and ensure people in all of our communities see that there is a role for them within this organisation:

Tim Atherton, who is Chair of the Military Network, said: “With over 2 million veterans in the UK, they are a significant cohort of our patients.  We are in a unique position to play a key part in ensuring they get the care they need:

PROUD Network Chair, Ash Deakins, said: “As someone who was bullied for my sexuality, working for WMAS has made me feel like I am at home.  I want to ensure that we ensure other staff feel the same:

Our newest Network represents Students and other learners.  Co-Chair Raul Anton Gutierrez said: “Students are the future of the Service.  By ensuring we help them develop their careers, we can ensure we have engaged and dedicated staff:

All, staff, students, and volunteers have access to our peer to peer support group, the Staff Advice and Liaison Service.  Co-ordinator Elaine Weaver said: “Last year we helped over 750 staff with a wide variety of concerns both work and home life related:

In an organisation with over 7,000 staff, making sure staff feel able to speak up about concerns is vital.  Freedom to Speak up Guardian Pippa Wall and Lucy Butler say the Trust has made significant progress over the last two years, but we have further still to go:

The meeting also heard from two of the Trust’s Chaplains, Imam Mohammed Asad and the Rev Steve Bentham.  Stev said: “We were gifted with one mouth but two ears, so we feel we can offer something different by providing a listening ear to people whether they have faith or not:

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 9^th May 2024 – 12pm.

A motorcyclist has sustained potentially life-threatening injuries following a collision in Leominster today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.26am to a collision involving a van and a motorbike in Ashton, Leominster. One ambulance, a BASICS emergency doctor and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a man who was the motorcyclist who was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care to him at the scene and he was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by air ambulance for further treatment.”

“Two men who were the driver of and a passenger in the van were assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

They were conveyed to Hereford County Hospital by land ambulance for further assessment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 24^th April 2024 – 9.30am.

A woman has sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision in Wolverhampton yesterday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 7.24pm to a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian at the junction of Oaklands Road and Penn Road in Wolverhampton. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a woman who was the pedestrian who was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care to her at the scene and she was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.

“No further patients required treatment.”

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Jamie Arrowsmith – Wednesday 24th April 2024 – 8.35am.

A woman has died and two men have been taken to hospital following an RTC in Redditch yesterday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to reports of a three-car RTC on Bordesley Lane at 2.44pm and sent four ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered a woman in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite their best efforts it became apparent nothing could be done to save her and she was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A man was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance.

“A second man, who was found nearby, was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, also by land ambulance.”

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Amy Stubbs – Wednesday 10^th April 2024 – 8.40am

A man has died and a woman’s been taken to hospital after a road traffic collision in Hinckley last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 9.55pm to Smockington Lane near Wolvey and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene. An ambulance crew from East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews discovered three cars had been involved in a collision.

“Sadly, it quickly became clear that a male patient, the driver of one of the cars, could not be saved and he was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The driver of a second car, a woman, was already out of the vehicle on arrival.

“Ambulance staff treated her for potentially serious injuries before conveying her to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire for further treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 4^th April 2024 – 4.50pm.

A pedestrian has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Pedmore.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.11pm this afternoon to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at the junction of Chawn Park and Ham Lane in Pedmore, Stourbridge. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a woman who was the pedestrian. She was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

 “Ambulance staff administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to her at the scene which continued en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where she was conveyed for further treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 4^th April 2024 – 11.55pm.

A motorcyclist has sustained serious injuries following a road traffic collision in Drayton Bassett.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.45am to a collision involving two cars and a motorbike on the A4091 in Drayton Basett. Two ambulances, and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the motorcyclist. He was assessed and had sustained serious injuries.

 “He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.”

“Two men who were the drivers of the cars were assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained minor injuries. They received self care advice from ambulance staff before being discharged at the scene.”

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 21st March 2024 – 09.00am.

Would you know what to do if someone was bleeding profusely?

The single most preventable cause of death is bleeding. This is why West Midlands Ambulance Service in partnership with citizenAID, are holding a Stop The Bleed Training event at Sandwell Hub on Saturday 27^th April.

The training aims to teach attendees about how they can take action to control a significant bleed and give the victim the best possible chance of survival.

The day will take place from 10am-4pm at Sandwell Ambulance Hub, with trainers on the day teaching attendees how to control an injury where blood loss is present throughout 40-minute sessions.

Those who complete the training will receive a certificate of attendance on the day and attendees need no prior medical training. All can attend from the age 11+. 

Director of Performance & Improvement, Nathan Hudson said: “Teaching these life saving skills in the community is vital. Bystander intervention being taken before medics arrive can make a crucial difference to the chance of survival where major blood loss is present.

“The training is incredibly important, and we hope to see as many people as possible there on the day learning to potentially make a life-saving impact if they are ever in a situation where they need to put those skills to use.”

Professor Sir Keith Porter, Co-founder of citizenAID said: “The time between an injury occurring and the arrival of skilled help is when many injured patients die, with the most common preventable cause of death being blood loss.

“Simple first aid measures save lives and I would encourage everyone to attend the “Stop the Bleed” course. Simply giving up 40 minutes of your time to attend this training could be life-saving.

If you would like to register your place, please do so by emailing DG-TrainingAdministration@wmas.nhs.uk, more information regarding the day and the sessions can be found here.

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 20th March 2024 – 1.15pm.

A motorcyclist has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Sandon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.51pm on Tuesday to a collision involving a motorcyclist on Lichfield Road, Sandon in Stafford. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man. He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

 “He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 12^th March 2024 – 9.45am.

A man has died following a road traffic collision in Burslem.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 11.41pm last night to a collision involving a stationary van and a motorcyclist on Federation Road, Burslem in Stoke-on-Trent. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a BASICS emergency doctor attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the motorcyclist. Ambulance staff immediately administered advanced life support to him at the scene.

“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased.

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Shaunna Farley – Monday 4^th March 2024 – 9.30am.

A man has died following a road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist and a car in Tamworth.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called just after 10pm last night to a collision involving a car and a morotcyclist on Comberford Road, Tamworth. Three ambulances, two paramedic officers and a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance Service attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the motorcyclist in a critical condition. Ambulance staff immediately administered advanced life support to him.

“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff at the scene, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased.

“The driver of the car did not require treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Monday 19^th February 2024 – 10.20am.

A man has died following a road traffic collision involving multiple vehicles in Handsworth.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 8.22pm to Soho Road, Handsworth in Birmingham and sent three ambulances, three paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance Service to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found three patients from the cars.

“The first was a man who was a passenger in one of the cars. He had sustained life threatening injuries and received advanced life support and advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“Unfortunately, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A woman from one of the cars was assessed and had sustained potentially serious injuries. She received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.

“A man who was the driver of one of the cars was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained injuries which were not believed to be life threatening. He was conveyed to Sandwell District Hospital for further assessment.”

“A further man from one of the cars was assessed by ambulance staff and did not require treatment. He received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 15th February 2024 – 8am.

A member of Team WMAS is calling upon some of our broadest Brummie blokes to get in touch and help her son, Jack, who has Athetoid Cerebral Palsy.

Jack is the son of Vehicle Preparation Operative (VPO), Heidi Wells from Erdington and he is looking to find the perfect voice for him.

Jack is one of the many people who use a communication aid to talk, similar to some famous faces you may know of such as Lost Voice Guy and Stephen Hawkins.

You can now, with the help of technology, programme a person’s voice into the device to give Jack his very own voice that he connects with and is searching for a male Brummie who is preferably between the ages of 18-30.

Jack’s Mum, Heidi said: “Having his own voice would really give my son individuality and the ability to have a voice he feels he can identify with rather than the standard, robotic voice.

“It would mean the world to Jack, even more so because he is now engaged and wants to be able to say ‘I do’ in his own personal voice on his big day!”

If you think you might be the right voice to help Jack, please e-mail pressoffice@wmas.nhs.uk

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 8th February 2024 – 12.40pm.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is proud to be launching a Race Equality & Inclusion Charter for staff as it marks Race Equality Week.

The Charter represents the Trusts commitment to Anti – Racism, striving towards inclusivity and maintaining a zero tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. It emphasises addressing racism and asks staff to speak up against it if encountered or observed within the organisation or during interactions with patients.

As an extension of the Charter, a training package has been created that aims to increase awareness around the different forms of racial discrimination, how we can speak out against it and also the importance of understanding & valuing difference.  

Director of People, Carla Beechey said: “The Trust is committed to creating and maintaining a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination.  Sadly, we have seen cases of this internally, but where it has happened, we have taken immediate and robust action.

“Sadly however, too many of our staff have and continue to face racism as they go about their job, which we find deeply disappointing.  How can it be right, for example, that a paramedic wearing a hijab faces abusive comments from bystander and even patients when another member of staff wouldn’t; they are both trying to help people in their hour of need.

“Race and racism are not always well understood and therefore race is mistakenly and widely used to denote difference.  Racism is very real and yet often we deny it affects us and our behaviours, which is something we are determined to change.”

Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Mohammed Ramzan said: “I’m very excited by the training package and hope it will help us take another step forward in our commitment to creating a more inclusive workplace for all staff, volunteers, students, patients and service users.

“Racial discrimination can have a significant psychological impact on the health and well-being of those affected; therefore, we need to continue working hard to develop an inclusive workplace culture where employees feel safe to, and actively challenge racial discrimination and inequalities across our Trust and the wider West Midlands.”

Human Resources Manager, Charanpreet Dheensa said: “This Charter is WMAS’s commitment to our staff, students and volunteers that racism will not be tolerated, and whatever your heritage, ethnicity or culture, you will be treated fairly, with respect and with compassion.

“It is a commitment to upholding your right to work in an environment that is free from racial discrimination, abuse, and harassment, and free from any form of racist language and behaviour.  It is the promotion and celebration of diversity through inclusion and acceptance.”

The training will  be available to all employee’s, students or volunteers and provides a structure for how we can work together to achieve a safe, inclusive and positive place to work.

Across the week, we will be sharing details of the Anti-Racism Charter and the new training package on Trust social media via @OFFICIALWMAS on Facebook, Instagram, X and Threads.

If you would like more information about the Charter, you can read more here: https://wmas.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Race-Equality-Inclusion-Charter.pdf

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Shaunna Farley – Monday 5th February 2024 – 1pm.

A man has died following a road traffic collision involving a car and a van in Telford this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 08.20am to a collision involving a car and a van on Roden Lane in Telford. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car who is believed to have suffered a medical incident at the wheel, in a critical condition being cared for by a passing-by off-duty doctor. Ambulance staff immediately administered advanced life support to him.

“Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff at the scene, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased.

“The driver of the van did not require treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Monday 5th February 2024 – 8am.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is celebrating over 3,500 apprentices past and present, who have been employed by the Trust this National Apprenticeship Week.

National Apprenticeship Week is marked across the 5-11^th February and aims to shine a light on the amazing work being done by employers and apprentices across the country.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is one of the first Ambulance Trusts approved as an Apprenticeship Main Training Provider with the Education and Skills Funding Agency for Higher Level Apprenticeships and remains the most productive organisation in the West Midlands region, and within the ambulance sector, for developing our staff through the delivery of the apprenticeship standards, with the largest provision of student paramedic registered apprentices.

The Trust first introduced apprenticeship programmes in 2010, when it introduced the very first apprenticeship which still runs at the Trust today, the Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship. To date, the Trust currently have several apprenticeship routes to offer, ranging from level 2 to level 7 apprenticeships. Since 2010, the service has seen a total of 3,977 apprentices.

In October 2012, the Trust announced its Non-Emergency Patient Transport Scheme, over the eleven years we have recruited 289 apprentices onto the scheme. Five are currently on programme and we are in the process of recruiting more, many have progressed onto Permanent positions with the Trust. Seventeen are now Paramedics with us, twenty are technicians, eight are progressing within the Student Paramedic pathway, four are involved in the training of our staff and eighty-two are employed within our Patient Transport Scheme and other departments.

Director of People, Carla Beechey said: “Apprenticeships are central to assist the Trust to build our future workforce. I would like to thank everyone involved in supporting our apprenticeship schemes and assisting with the development of our staff.”

Education and Apprenticeship Manager, Sophie Cooper said: “We’re so proud of all of our past and present apprentices and it’s so exciting to take the opportunity on National Apprenticeship Week to highlight their hard work, and the development opportunities that we have on offer within the Trust.”

Recruitment Manager, Louise Jones said: “We’re so excited to be marking National Apprenticeship Week and highlighting some of the apprenticeships we currently have available to apply for.

“It’s a common misconception that as a service, we only recruit for Paramedics, but that just is not true. We have a broad range of apprenticeships ranging from our Student Paramedic training course, Motor Vehicle apprentices, Business Admin and much more.

“If you’d like to find out more about roles available at the Trust, you can do so by visiting www.jobs.nhs.uk and searching for West Midlands Ambulance Service  

The Trust will be celebrating National Apprenticeship Week on @OfficialWMAS social media on Facebook, Instagram, X and Threads by sharing the stories of some past and present apprentices and celebrating their hard work and progression with the Trust.

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 2nd February 2024 – 8am.

It’s hard to imagine that someone could lose the equivalent of a whole other person in weight, right?

Well, that is the case for Dudley Paramedic, Lee Farley who has lost an impressive 10-stone since starting his Slimming World journey just over two years ago, using Slimming World vouchers sourced through a Trust Health and Wellbeing incentive.

Back in July 2023, Lee made it to the finals of Slimming World’s Man of the Year competition after losing 8-stone and has gone on to reach his brand new target.

Lee said: “When I made it to the finals and had lost 8-stone, I was very much bombarded with questions and queries from my colleagues about how I’d done it, and sign posted them to the Slimming World vouchers from the Health and Wellbeing Being Team. 

If you’ve ever wondered what 10-stone might look like, take a look at this photo of myself and my friend Vanessa, I’ve lost the equivalent of an entire person in weight.

I feel great; I’m so much healthier, fitter and I’m able to do regular exercise which is good for the mind and body. After years of yo-yo dieting I never thought I would get anywhere near my current weight.”

Trust Health and Wellbeing Manager, Manjeet Malhi added: “Lee is such an inspiration, he has worked extraordinarily hard and not given up and we are all so proud of him.

“Since Lee’s award nomination last year, we’ve had more than 60 members of staff utilise a Slimming World voucher, proving how he is a huge inspiration to many of us.”

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Amy Stubbs – Thursday 11^th January 2024 – 11am

A man has sadly died after a collision in Shrewsbury yesterday afternoon.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.21pm to Longden Road and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulances from Cosford and Tatenhill to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found a car had come off the road and ended up on its roof.

“The driver, a man, was in a critical condition and ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

“Unfortunately, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“There were no other patients.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 10th January 2024 – 4.30pm.

A man has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision involving one car in Amblecote.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.56pm to a car that had collided with a wall at the junction of Kirkstone Way and Ambleside Drive in Amblecote, Brierley Hill. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a passing-by Patient Transport Service crew attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car. He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff which continued en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was conveyed for further treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 27^th December – 09.20am.

It was a busy few days for the hard-working staff at West Midlands Ambulance Service over the festive period.

Over the three days of the Christmas Bank Holiday from the 24^th to the 26^th of December, the Trust took no fewer than 13,274 emergency calls.  This compares to 13,606 for the same dates in 2022 and proves to have been another consistently busy few days for the staff working.

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24th December	4521	4339
25th December	4260	4255
26th December	4825	4680

Trust Chief Executive, Anthony Marsh, said: “I would like to thank the many thousands of staff who worked over the Christmas period while most people were enjoying time with their family and friends.

“It is not just the staff on the road who worked so hard; I want to particularly note the work of the staff in our control rooms.  These staff are at the forefront of everything that we do, finding out where we are required but also what is wrong with the patient so that our ambulance crews know what they are going into.

“The task at hand for our call handlers and dispatchers is often just as difficult as that experienced by our road staff; they all work exceptionally hard.

“I also want to thank the staff who support these staff, be it the vehicle preparation operatives who clean, fuel and restock the ambulances; the fleet mechanics who make sure we always have ambulances available but also the managers who look after the staff – it is a real team effort.”

If you fancy the challenge of joining such a fantastic team, we are currently recruiting to a range of job roles.  You can find full details at www.jobs.nhs.uk – positions include:

Student Paramedics                   Ref no: C9217-256-23-24

The public can play their part to support the NHS this winter by coming forward for their flu and Covid vaccines and using services like NHS 111 online for non-urgent advice.  Also, please do not call back to see where the ambulance is or if there is an ETA – only call back if the patient’s condition has worsened or you no longer need an ambulance.

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 21^st December 2023 – 2.50pm.

A woman has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Aston this morning.  

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 8.58am to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Witton Lane, Aston in Birmingham. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a woman who was the pedestrian.

“She was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“She received advanced life support and advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“She was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital under emergency blue light conditions with a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic travelling on board for continued treatment en route.”

“No further patients required treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 20^th December 2023 – 3.20pm.

West Midlands Ambulance Service is looking to recruit over 400 student paramedics in 2024 and vacancies are now open.

You might be fed up of your 9 to 5 job and have a passion for helping others, or set to leave college and not sure what to do next. Think you’ve got what it takes to be a paramedic? We’ve got just the job opportunity for you!

We are recruiting a total of 424 student paramedics across the region in Birmingham, Black Country, Staffordshire, Coventry, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire & Herefordshire.

Louise Jones, Recruitment Manager, said: “Our exceptionally popular student paramedic programme opened to applicants as we work to further bolster our front-line staffing levels across the whole of our region.

“If you’re ready for a change of career, have always had a passion for helping others, or if you’ve just finished studying and are finding the right career path for you, this could be it!”

“For those looking for further information, we have a dedicated microsite about our student paramedic programme which includes everything you need to know about entry criteria, the application and assessment process as well as the training programme once you begin so I would urge anyone considering this fantastic opportunity to visit https://wmascareers.uk/ in the first instance.”

The closing date for this vacancy is the 1^st January 2024, just head to NHS Jobs and search the reference number: C9217-256-23-24.

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 14^th December 2023 – 8.55am.

A man has sustained potentially life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Tamworth last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 5.20pm to a collision involving a lorry and a cyclist the M42, Junction 10 in Wilnecote, Tamworth. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the cyclist.

“He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene which continued en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was conveyed under emergency blue light conditions for further treatment.”

“No further patients required treatment from ambulance staff.”

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When Mum, Phoebe’s waters unexpectedly broke at home, she and Dad, Antony knew there was no time to get to hospital and rang 999 stating that Phoebe was in labour.

Despite the unexpected location of the birth, Baby Lenny was safely delivered on their bedroom floor by Hollymoor Paramedic’s James Smith and Cheryl Lee alongside Student Paramedics, Bryan Luke and Elizabeth Czyz and on Thursday, they were reunited at Hollymoor Hub.

Read More “Grateful Parents Thank Paramedics For Delivering Baby at Home”

Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 12^th December 2023 – 3.15pm.

A man has sadly died following a collision in Walsall this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.28am to a collision involving a pedestrian and a van on Leamore Lane in Walsall. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who the pedestrian.

“He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced life support and advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“The driver of the van did not require treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 8^th December 2023 – 9.20am.

A man has sadly died following a road traffic collision in Coventry last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.40pm to a collision involving a car and a van at the junction of Leaf Lane and the A444 in Coventry. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance service attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the car.

“He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced life support from ambulance staff at the scene.

“Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A second man, who was the driver of the van was assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

“He received treatment at the scene followed by self care advice from ambulance staff before being discharged at the scene.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 5^th December 2023 – 4.55pm.

A man has sustained life-threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Penkridge today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.13pm to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Church Road in Penkridge. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Midland Air Ambulance from Tatenhill attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found an elderly man who was the pedestrian.

“He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital further treatment.”

“No further patients required treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 5^th December 2023 – 9.45am.

One person has sustained potentially life threatening injuries following a road traffic collision in Oldbury last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.54pm to a collision involving three cars and a pedestrian on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and  a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was a pedestrian.

“He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially life threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital under emergency blue light conditions for further treatment.”

“No further patients required treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 28^th November 2023 – 08.47am

One person has sadly died following a road traffic collision on the M5 last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 8.15pm to a collision involving a van and a HGV on the M5 between junctions 4 and 4a in Catshill, Bromsgrove. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic, two BASICS emergency doctors, and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who was the driver of the van.

“He was assessed and was in a critical condition. 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.”

No further patients required treatment from ambulance staff.

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 24th November 2023 – 10.20am.

One person has sadly died and five people have been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Binley last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.57pm to a collision involving a car and a tree on Brinklow Road, Binley in Coventry. Five ambulances, three paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Air Ambulance Service Critical Care Car attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found six patients from the car.

“The first, a man who was a passenger in the car was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to him but unfortunately, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A man who was the driver and a man and two women who were passengers in the car were assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care to them at the scene before they were conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire under emergency blue light conditions for further treatment.”

“A sixth patient, a man who was a passenger in the car had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry.”

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 16^th November 2023 – 09.20am.

A man and a woman have been conveyed to hospital following a single car collision in Tamworth last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 10.26pm to a collision on Coppice Lane, Middleton in Tamworth. Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a woman and a man who were the driver of and a passenger in the car.

“The man who was the passenger in the car was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment.

“The woman who was the driver of the car was assessed by ambulance staff at the scene and had sustained injuries not believed to be serious.

“She was conveyed to Good Hope Hospital for further assessment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Monday 13th November 2023 – 10.15am.

Four people have been conveyed to hospital following a serious collision in Rushwick on Sunday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 3.44pm to a collision involving two cars at the junction of the A4440 and Grove Way in Rushwick, Worcester. Four ambulances, two paramedic officers, a Critical Care Car from Midlands Air Ambulance Service and the Midland Air Ambulance from Strensham attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found four patients from the first car.

“A man and a woman who were the driver of and a passenger in the car were assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained serious injuries.

Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care to them at the scene. They were conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance under emergency blue light conditions for further treatment.”

“A teenage girl and a boy who were passengers in the first car were assessed and had sustained non-life threatening injuries.

“They received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to Worcester Royal Hospital via land ambulance for further assessment.”

“The driver of the second car did not require treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 7^th November 2023 – 11.30am.

Two men have been taken to hospital following a collision on the A5 Shenstone in Lichfield this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.38am to a collision involving two HGV’s and a car at the junction of Streetway Road and Roman Road. Two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic, a BASICS emergency doctor and a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance Service attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found two men who were the drivers of the first HGV and the car.

“The driver of the HGV was extricated from the vehicle by the fire service. Once extricated, he was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital with a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic travelling on board for continued treatment en route.

“The driver of the car was assessed and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire with staff from the Air Ambulance Service travelling on board for continued treatment en route.”

“The driver of the second lorry did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 7^th November 2023 – 9.20am.

A man has sadly died following a collision on the M54 last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.31pm to the M54 between junctions 2 and 3 in Brewood to a collision involving a car and a lorry and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and two Critical Care Car’s from Midland Air Ambulance to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found man who was the driver of the car.

“Unfortunately, it was immediately clear that nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased by ambulance staff at the scene.”

“No further patients required treatment.”

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Amy Stubbs – Monday 6^th November 2023 – 3.45pm

A male teenager is in hospital after a shooting in Birmingham yesterday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.26pm to an address on Lighthorne Avenue in Ladywood and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found the patient in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support.

“He was conveyed to hospital on blue lights in a life-threatening condition with the MERIT trauma doctor travelling on board to provide continued treatment en route.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 1^st November 2023 – 3.45pm.

A pillion passenger on a motorbike has sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision in Wolverhampton today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.12pm to collision involving a motorbike on Dixon Street and sent one ambulance, the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford and the Midland Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found man. He was assessed by ambulance staff at the scene and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment under emergency blue light conditions via land ambulance with staff from Midland Air Ambulance travelling for continued treatment en route.”

“No further patients required treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 1^st November 2023 – 9.25am.

A woman and a teenage girl have been taken to hospital following a serious collision on the M6 in Penkridge overnight.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 2.43am to the M6 Junction 12 South to a collision involving a car and a HGV and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and a BASICS emergency doctor to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “Upon arrival we found a woman and a teenage girl who were the driver of and a passenger in the car.

“The woman was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially life-threatening injuries.

“She received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene and was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for further treatment under emergency blue light conditions.”

“The teenage girl was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained serious injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced trauma care at the scene before she was conveyed to Birmingham Childrens Hospital for further treatment under emergency blue light conditions.

“No further patients required treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 20^th October 2023 – 9.35am.

A cardiac arrest is a life-threatening emergency, knowing the signs that one might be about to occur can make a vital difference in the chances of survival.

Russ Taylor’s wife, Mandy, called 999 as he was experiencing nausea and pain in his arms and chest. When Paramedics, Emily and Alex arrived, he suffered a cardiac arrest in front of them.

They quickly put their skills to work and were able to administer advanced life support to Russ, using CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and shocks with a defibrillator, amongst further advanced life support skills to save his life.

Russ and Mandy, made it their mission to thank the ambulance staff who had saved his life and after time spent recovering, Russ was reunited with Alex and Emily on Thursday (October 11) at Tollgate Ambulance Hub in Stafford.

Ambulance staff rarely hear an update on a patient’s condition once they have been handed over at hospital, making Mandy and Russ’ efforts to contact the Trust and find them even more special.

Alex said: “A cardiac arrest is one of the most life-threatening conditions we will attend to. When we arrived and assessed Russ, we recognised the symptoms of a heart attack, and we know that this can quickly turn into a cardiac arrest.

“We instantly went to work to provide life support and ultimately, restart the heart. In doing this, we’ve been able to keep a husband and wife together and ensure that Russ’s life did not end that night.

“Being reunited with Russ and Mandy is one of the proudest moments of my career. I’m so grateful of them getting in touch with the service to thank us, knowing he is recovering well is an incredible feeling.”

Russ said: “I was incredibly lucky to have such skilled and caring professionals surrounding me when the worst happened.

“I had once read somewhere about the symptoms of a heart attack, and how they can lead to a cardiac arrest. In the past, I might have discounted symptoms like vomiting, pain in my chest, shooting pain in my left arm and sudden sweating, as something else. This was different to anything I had experienced before and I knew it was time to call 999.

“Thankfully Mandy made the call for me when she did and the crew were there to help me when I needed them the most. I am now recovering well with Mandy and I’m very grateful to the paramedics who helped me when I needed them.”

Emily added: “In a cardiac arrest situation, every second counts.  The fact that we were able to be at Russ’ aid right before, and when he went into arrest meant that we were able to start CPR and advanced life support immediately gave Russ the best possible chance of survival.

“Every patient we save makes us so proud to work as paramedics. Being able to meet Russ and Mandy again under these happy circumstances is something I will never forget.”

Mandy added: “When I first saw Emily and Alex again, I felt overwhelmed with emotion. I will be eternally grateful to them for giving me my husband back. Without them, this would have been an entirely different story.

“I am very grateful to the second ambulance crew as well, Paramedic, Joseph Hunt and Student Paramedic, Hollie Nulty, for keeping me so calm, reassured and informed in the midst of a crisis. They made a horrible experience slightly calmer for me.”

For more information on cardiac arrest, CPR and how to use a defibrillator, head to: https://wmas.nhs.uk/restart-a-heart-day/

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Shaunna Farley – Wednesday 19th October 2023 – 4.45pm.

A man has sadly died following a collision in Brierley Hill today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving one car nearby to the Merry Hill Centre in Brierley Hill at just after 1pm and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the West Midlands CARE team to the scene with the first resource arriving within 6 minutes of the initial call.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a man who was the driver of the car, who is believed to have suffered a medical incident at the wheel, being cared for by an off-duty Community First Responder (CFR).

“Ambulance staff immediately administered advanced life support to him. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 19th October 2023 – 09.20am.

A man has sustained potentially life threatening injuries following a collision in Coventry last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a car at the junction of the A4600 and A4053, St Michaels in Coventry at 8.52pm and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a Critical Care Car from the Air Ambulance Service attended the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a man who was the pedestrian. He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained potentially life threatening injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to University Hospital Coventry for further treatment.

“The driver of the car did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 17^th October 2023 – 09.18am.

A man has sustained serious injuries following a collision in Whitemore, Congleton last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a car at 5.57pm on Whitegates, Whitemore in Congleton and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a BASICS emergency doctor to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a man who was the cyclist being cared for by bystanders. He was assessed by ambulance staff and had serious injuries.

“He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.

“The driver of the car did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Amy Stubbs – Monday 16^th October 2023 – 9.40am

A man has sadly died after a collision in Selly Oak in the early hours of this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 12.36am to Pershore Road and sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found two cars had been involved in a collision.

“A man from the first car was found outside the vehicle in a critical condition.

“Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“A woman from the same car was treated by ambulance staff for injuries not believed to be serious and conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.

“The driver of the second car, a man, was also treated for injuries not believed to be serious and taken to the same hospital for further treatment.”

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Amy Stubbs – Monday 16^th October 2023 – 9.20am

A man has sadly died and another is in hospital after a collision involving in Erdington yesterday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 1.33pm on Sunday to Tyburn Road and sent two ambulances, three paramedic officers, the Trust’s Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), West Midlands CARE Team, an Air Ambulance Critical Care Car from Cosford and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found one car had come off the road and crashed into a tree and there were two patients.

“Sadly, it quickly became clear that the driver, a man, could not be saved due to the extent of his injuries and he was declared dead at the scene.

“The second patient, a man, was in a critical condition and had suffered life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support and advanced trauma care.

“He was conveyed via land ambulance on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.”

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Amy Stubbs – Friday 13^th October 2023 – 9.30am

A woman has sadly died after a collision involving a motorbike and a car near Whitchurch last night.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 6.47pm to Heath Road in Prees Heath and sent three ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found a car and a motorbike had been involved in a collision.

“A woman, who was a pillion passenger on the motorbike, was in a critical condition. Ambulance crews immediately began administering advanced life support and advanced trauma care but sadly, due to the extent of her injuries, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.

“The motorbike rider, a man, was treated my medics for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital for further treatment.”

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Shaunna Farley – Thursday 5^th October 2023 – 10.30am.

A man has died after a collision in Burton-Upon-Trent today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a lorry at 5.45am on Wellington Road and sent two ambulances and a paramedic officer to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival, we found a man who was the motorcyclist being cared for by bystanders. He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to him but unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“The driver of the lorry did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Friday 15^th September 2023 – 10.15am.

A man has sadly died following a dog attack in Walsall yesterday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to Main Street, Stonall in Walsall at 3.12pm on Thursday and sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic and the Midland Air Ambulance from Cosford to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man who had sustained multiple life-threatening injuries and was in a critical condition.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him at the scene.

“Treatment continued en route to Queen Elizabeth Hospital where he was conveyed by land ambulance for further treatment. Unfortunately, after arrival at hospital, despite the best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him he was confirmed deceased.”

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Jamie Arrowsmith – Wednesday 13^th September 2023 – 5.28pm.

A teenager has died following a road traffic collision between a HGV and a cyclist this morning.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called to the junction of Shobnall Road and Wellington Street in Burton at 8.27am and sent one ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance Critical Care Car to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “On arrival crews discovered the cyclist, a teenage male, 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 lorry driver, a man, was assessed for the effects of shock before being discharged at the scene.”

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Shaunna Farley – Saturday 9^th September 2023 – 1.55pm.

A man and two children have sadly died and a woman has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a collision on the A5 in Hinckley on Friday.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 4.20pm to a collision involving a car and a HGV on Watling Street, Burbage.

Resources from both West Midlands Ambulance Service and East Midlands Ambulance Service were sent to the scene. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival ambulance staff found four occupants of the car.

“The first was a man who was the driver. Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A boy who was a passenger in the car received advanced life support from ambulance staff. Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.

“A girl who was a passenger in the vehicle had sustained life threatening injuries. She was conveyed to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire with advanced life support continued en route but unfortunately, nothing more could be done to save her and she was confirmed deceased shortly after arrival at hospital.”

“A woman who was a passenger in the vehicle had sustained life-threatening injuries.

“Ambulance staff administered advanced life support to her at the scene which continued en route to University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire where she was conveyed via land ambulance for further treatment.

“The driver of the HGV was assessed by ambulance staff and did not require further treatment. He received treatment at the scene and self-care advice before being discharged.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 5^th September 2023 – 3.35pm.

An elderly man has sustained serious injuries following a collision in Bilston today.

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 11.13am to a collision involving a pedestrian and a van on Wellington Road in Bilston and sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found an elderly man who was the pedestrian.

“He was assessed and had sustained serious injuries. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to New Cross Hospital for further treatment.

“The driver of the van did not require treatment from ambulance staff.”

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Shaunna Farley – Tuesday 5^th September 2023 – 11.30am.

A man and a teenage girl have sadly died and two teenage boys have been conveyed to hospital following a collision in Trench in the early hours of this morning. 

West Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 2.13am to a single car that had been involved in a collision at the junction of the B4373 and A442 in Trench, Telford and sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we found a man and a teenage girl who were the driver of and a passenger in the car.

“Unfortunately, nothing could be done to save them and they were confirmed deceased at the scene.

“Two teenage boys who were passengers in the car were assessed by ambulance staff.

“The first had sustained serious injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff and was conveyed to Birmingham Childrens Hospital for further treatment.

“The second had sustained injuries not believed to be serious. He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene.

“He was conveyed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital by land ambulance.”

“A man, who was a passer-by was assessed by ambulance staff and was uninjured. He received self care advice before being discharged at the scene.”

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