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NEWSLINE AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY British Red Cross calls for change in law to improve response when UK emergencies or disasters strike The British Red Cross is calling for the law to be updated to give individuals and communities more say in how they are treated and the support they get in an emergency. Currently emergency services, government bodies and councils, who together are responsible for planning for emergencies, aren’t legally bound to involve voluntary and community groups. As a result, local knowledge about needs, vulnerabilities and sensitivities may not always be known or taken into consideration. In its latest report, People Power in Emergencies, the charity looks at how far local resilience forums, which lead local council emergency planning, factor in the knowledge, skills and capacities of the voluntary and community sector. It reveals that collaboration is variable, meaning responses to emergencies tend to focus chiefly on “command and control” mechanisms, which of course are important. At the same time, this can mean missed opportunities to mobilise people power encouraging communities to build their resilience and support their recovery from within. The report highlights the very different needs of individuals and how those needs can best be met. One of the report’s key recommendations is for an urgent review of the 2004 Civil Contingencies Act. The British Red Cross is calling on whoever wins the election to update the act to enshrine in law the role of the voluntary and community sector in emergencies. Other recommendations in the report include: • A “people at the heart of planning” checklist for local resilience forums, produced by the British Red Cross, and championed by the recently formed voluntary and community sector Emergencies Partnership • A further amendment to the Civil Contingencies Act, Regulations and Guidance to require local resilience forums, in partnership with the voluntary and community sector, to plan what the report calls a more ‘person-centred’ approach to preparing for and dealing with disasters and emergencies. Previous research by the British Red Cross has shown how involving grassroots organisations in responding to emergencies ensures people and communities feel listened to and more empowered and in the face of disaster. As every individual will react differently, it is unrealistic to ask councils and emergency services to adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach. The British Red Cross is calling on local authorities and the voluntary and community sector to work with it on the report’s recommendations, and to see the law amended urgently. British Red Cross CEO Mike Adamson said: ‘Our own response to the recent floods across Yorkshire and the Midlands has shown the value we bring, whether supporting fire and rescue to distribute sandbags, or welcoming people who’ve been flooded out of their home into rest centres. “This is about showing how we complement the work of our partners. “It’s also about giving a voice to those affected by emergencies and highlighting local challenges, sensitivities and opportunities to help people survive and recover better. “It’s people and communities who know best what their needs are and how they want them addressed. “They are the experts in who may be seriously ill, have a disability or mobility issue, or face difficulties because of language barriers, poverty, immigration status or anything else. “By listening harder and tapping into that resource, people will have the best possible chance of survival and recovery. “By updating the law so that statutory agencies work more with communities and the voluntary sector, people’s immediate needs will be met more easily, in the most appropriate way.” Dr Andy Johnston, Chief Operating Officer of the Local Government Information Unit (LGIU), and Convenor of the Local Government Flood Forum, has welcomed the report: “It is very timely, given the recent emergency response to flooding in the North of England and the Midlands. “Emergencies in the UK are evolving, with climate change and threats of terrorism, and are very complex, affecting both communities and councils. “I am therefore pleased to see the recommendation for reviewing the legislation to better guide the local agencies in their planning for emergencies. “In my roles as part of the LGIU and Convenor of the Local Government Flood Forum, I very much look forward to working more closely with both councils and the voluntary and community sector to take forward these insights and recommendations to ensure community insight is key to local government emergency planning.” EEAST Volunteer wins lifesaver award A community first responder was presented with an award by TV host Dr Hilary Jones after saving a woman’s life. Andrew Hartshorne, community first responder for East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST), won the SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome) UK award after performing successful resuscitation while off duty. Mr Hartshorne, who volunteers in the Aylsham area, had been out shopping in Market Place with his wife when he noticed three people gathered around a woman, who was lying on the floor unresponsive. The three people all offered to help and, under his guidance, rotated between performing chest compressions and mouth to mouth. As soon as a public access defibrillator arrived, Mr Hartshorne shocked the patient four times before she began breathing on her own again. Janet Green, 69, was taken to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital 14 For further recruitment vacancies visit: www.ambulanceukonline.com
NEWSLINE where she was fi tted with a pacemaker and has since made a full recovery. Mr Hartshorne said: “I was very pleased to be recognised, The presentation was held November 16 at the British Academy of Contemporary Artists in London, at the annual dinner and awards ceremony of SADS UK. The Trust would also like to thank the public for its support and messages of appreciation across the whole festive and New Year period. While the peak period of the night, their hard work over the last few weeks. We’ve seen some very busy days, especially in the week leading up to Christmas and, as ever, everyone has risen to the challenge to ensure the demand met. volunteers are not as high profi le as some frontline staff. “I have been with EEAST since 2013 and I’m proud to be a Interested in volunteering with EEAST? Visit eastamb.nhs.uk/ join-the-team/volunteering-andvolunteers.htm (midnight-1am) saw the Trust handle slightly fewer calls than previous years with 155 calls, overall in the seven hours from 8pm on New Year’s Eve to 3am “Working for the ambulance service is never easy but spending time away from family and loved ones when others are volunteer. Often, we reach on New Year’s Day it dealt with 61 celebrating can make it even patients in a life-threatening emergency before an ambulance crew arrives so the work we do is really important. “Our fi rst responder group has wonderful support from the SECAMB Ambulance service thanks staff, volunteers and public after busy New Year’s Eve more calls than last year. Demand is expected to remain high today, (January 1), and throughout the fi rst weekend of the year. People are urged to continue to make use of the NHS tougher. Throughout SECAmb there are examples of staff and volunteers who have gone the extra mile to make working at this time of year easier for everyone. “I’d also like to thank members public and we have been very busy teaching CPR to schools, mother and toddler groups and other organisations. Interest in saving lives in the area has really increased since this event took place.” South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) would like to thank its staff and volunteers for their commitment and hard work over what was, as ever, a busy New Year’s Eve. 111 service and only call 999 in the event of a life-threatening or serious emergency. SECAmb Chief Executive Philip Astle said: “I’d like to thank every single member of staff and volunteer for of the public for their continued support. In the middle of winter, we know that we are going to have some very busy days ahead and the support and understanding of the public is very much appreciated.” Trauma Care Conference 2020 SUNDAY 8TH MARCH - WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH One Conference — Everything Trauma! Trauma Care exists to support everyone involved in trauma management in the UK…. From Volunteer First-Aiders to Major Trauma Centre Super-Specialists. That’s why our 2020 Conference has something for everyone. Quality Trauma education at an affordable price: so, whether you are seeking new knowledge, updates, or the latest on the basic science, join us at: Yarnfield Park, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0NL BOOK ONLINE Or find out more by visiting: www.traumacare.org.uk/Conference Phone: 0161 533 0959 Email: admin@traumacare.org.uk AMBULANCE UK - FEBRUARY For the latest Ambulance Service News visit: www.ambulancenewsdesk.com 15
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