Ambulance UK December 2023

CONTENTS
MAKE A
LEGENDARY
MOVE
CONTENTS
4 EDITOR’S COMMENT
6 FEATURE
6 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE DISPATCH PRIORITY
ASSESSMENTS OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
DISPATCHERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES:
A PROSPECTIVE REGISTER‐BASED STUDY IN FINLAND
15 NEWSLINE
31 COMPANY NEWS
Ambulance UK
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COVER STORY
IPRS MTS Expands Services with New Stafford Office
IPRS MTS, a division of IPRS Aeromed, is a specialist patient transport service provider
who is celebrating a significant milestone in its journey of delivering exceptional care. Just
five months after launching, IPRS MTS has opened a new office in Stafford, reaffirming
their commitment to providing top-tier, patient-centred services across the UK.
Launching in June 2023 in Gatwick, their rapid growth has led to this expansion, which
positions IPRS MTS to better serve communities in Stafford and beyond.
Their new office, located at Dunston Business Village just outside of Stafford, will serve as
a control centre, enhancing their capabilities and reach.
IPRS MTS specialises in a range of patient transport services, including high dependency
transfers, repatriation, secure mental health transfers, and bariatric transfers with all
services delivered by HPAC registered clinicians. Their dedication to patient well-being,
safety, and quality care has been pivotal in driving their rapid growth.
Director, Phil Bayliss stated, “Our journey has been nothing short of remarkable. We are
thrilled to have opened our new office, a testament to our hard work and dedication. It
reinforces our commitment to providing exceptional patient transport services to those
in need.”
Martyn Jackson, CEO of IPRS Group, expressed his excitement, “This is a testament to
our unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier services to our patients. We are thrilled
to expand our presence to Stafford and continue our mission of making a difference in the
lives of those we serve.”
Find out more about IPRS MTS over on their website www.IPRSMTS.com.
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