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⚠️☀️ Hot Weather Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is now active. The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) mean we work with St Mungo's to provide extra support to those sleeping rough.
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Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are in place from 3-5 August. Some people – particularly the elderly, very young, or those with existing health conditions – face a real risk to their health and need to take steps to keep cool. Learn more ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-he…
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1/3: Thank you to @Bournemouthecho for sharing the details of our Emergency Care health talk. bit.ly/4te4692 A free event that we're co-hosting with @swasFT and @bournemouthuni If you dial 999 for an ambulance, do you know what happens? Would you like to learn about...
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Our heartfelt congratulations to all #ambulance service employees and #volunteers deservedly recognised in the #KingsNewYearHonours. >> aace.org.uk/news/uk-ambulanc… #NewYearsHonours #HonoursList #honours
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Last month, our Medical SDEC team moved into their temporary home at RBH. The new space is already helping relieve pressure on our ED, with many patients able to return home the same day. Thank you to all involved💙 Read more here👉bit.ly/4mmOZqq. #TransformationTuesday
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BU ParaScience retweeted
⚠️☀️ Hot Weather Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is active. Under (SWEP) we work with St Mungo's to support to rough sleepers. Contact the street outreach team if you are concerned about anyone sleeping rough: ☎️ Ring: 01202 315962 📧 Email: B&[email protected]
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Jenny Dod from @oxfordbrookes sharing our work on paramedic learner sexual safety whilst on practice placement. A pressing and urgent issue. @BU_ParaScience @ellie_stowe @bournemouthuni @NHSEngland
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Carl Smith, Head of Clinical Development for Emergency and Critical Care at the College of Paramedics, joins Andrew Winter on RadioEMS to talk about the significance of International Paramedics Day.
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Young people, especially boys, are most at risk of drowning, yet water safety advice often misses the mark. Dr Jill Nash @bournemouthuni says we need to go beyond “just be careful.” Dr Nash's research shows emotional, practical conversations work best bit.ly/43PPSkG
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Heading to the coast this weekend? ☀️⛱️ Please remember: 🌊 Tides can change fast – always check tide times before heading out 📱 In an emergency, dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard Let’s keep it safe, smart and sunny this weekend 🌞💚
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Registration is OPEN for the 4th European Team-based Learning Symposium! Price kept low, discounts for members of the TBLC and BU staff. Get your ticket before they're all gone! Submit Abstract (deadline 30th April), find out more and Register here! bit.ly/42nuhOx
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Academics and local healthcare partners gathered for the annual BU and @UHD_NHS Research Conference. The conference focussed on the theme of working in partnership: ow.ly/o1KQ50VIKhq
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BU staff and students celebrated the new location of their Portsmouth Midwifery Campus with an opening event last week. Read more here: ow.ly/Ra4l50VsXI4
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BU academics, Professor Lee-Ann Fenge and Professor Mel Hughes, visited Parliament to share their expertise on the future of health and social care in the UK. Read more here: ow.ly/ufkM50VsWTA #BUproud
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If you're in your final year, perhaps you are thinking about what comes next? 🤔 Take your learning further with one of our postgraduate degrees. BU graduates are eligible for a 20% reduction in tuition fees. Head to the website to view courses: ow.ly/Zito50V5mJ0
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Join us in May at Gang Warily Recreation Centre, Fawley, Hampshire, for a fun packed Emergency Services Day.
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Happy International Women's Day to all the fantastic women across #TeamSWASFT From our executive colleagues to those in support services and on the front line, each and every one of you play a vital role and help to make this organisation what it is. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
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💚 This International Women's Day, we’re proud to celebrate the strength, bravery, and resilience of women in the paramedic profession! 🚑 Join us in recognising the amazing women who make a difference every day in the ambulance service and beyond. #InternationalWomensDay
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BU ParaScience retweeted
Our next event will be on the 22nd Jan- from @DevonAirAmb and @bournemouthuni alumni Josh Barker, who will be covering everything TBI related! 🧠 Tickets available from the link in our bio 🎟️
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