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South Wales Argus
a day ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Ambulance Service celebrates hundreds of volunteers
The recognition comes as part of Volunteers' Week, which runs from June 2 to 8. Nearly 700 people currently volunteer with the service across a range of roles, including 353 community first responders (CFRs), 128 community welfare responders (CWRs), and 160 volunteer car service drivers. Lee Brooks, executive director of operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "Volunteers are an essential part of the Welsh Ambulance Service. "Their commitment and generosity directly impact thousands of patients every year, and we simply couldn't do what we do without them. "Volunteers' Week is a wonderful chance to recognise their incredible efforts, to celebrate the time and energy they selflessly give, and to thank them publicly for their continued support of their local communities." Among the CFRs is Ben Kirkham, 50, from Colwyn Bay, who has volunteered since November 2016. Mr Kirkham said: "I wanted to do something for the community first of all, something that felt like I was making a tangible difference. "I've learned so much as a CFR and continue to learn as our scope of practice develops to meet the demands of the role. "To anyone thinking of volunteering I would say just go for it, it's such a worthwhile thing to do." CFRs are trained to deliver first aid, oxygen therapy, and use a defibrillator, and in 2024/25, they attended more than 10,841 emergencies across Wales. The service also trains community welfare responders, who attend non-life-threatening calls and relay live patient observations to control rooms. Jackie Hatton-Bell, a CWR from Narberth, Pembrokeshire, said: "I absolutely love what I do as no two incidents are ever the same and being able to get out into my local community to help others really makes me feel like my time is being well spent." Volunteer car service drivers play a key role in patient transport, and in the past year, they completed more than 45,000 journeys. Gareth Parry, operations manager for volunteering and community resilience, said: "This Volunteers' Week, we celebrate and thank them for their invaluable contributions across Wales."
North Wales Live
5 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Man taken to hospital after being hit by a car in crash that shut road for 12 hours
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Aberbargoed in a collision which left a road closed for 12 hours. Gwent Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at 5.30pm on Wednesday (May 28). Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 34-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here Commercial Street was closed until around 6am on Thursday morning for accident investigation work, according to traffic monitoring system Inrix. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision in Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 May. "Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. "The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment."
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Man taken to hospital after being hit by a car in crash that shut road for 12 hours
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Aberbargoed in a collision which left a road closed for 12 hours. Gwent Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at 5.30pm on Wednesday (May 28). Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 34-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here READ MORE: Dua Lipa and Gary Lineker join stars calling PM to halt all arms sales to Israel READ MORE: Thousands of pounds in cash gave away his involvement in drug trafficking Commercial Street was closed until around 6am on Thursday morning for accident investigation work, according to traffic monitoring system Inrix. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision in Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 May. "Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. "The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment." Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Man taken to hospital after being hit by a car in crash that shut road for 12 hours
Man taken to hospital after being hit by a car in crash that shut road for 12 hours The main road in Aberbargoed was closed for several hours while accident investigation work took place Commercial Street was closed for around 12 hours due to the collision (Image: Google ) A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Aberbargoed in a collision which left a road closed for 12 hours. Gwent Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at 5.30pm on Wednesday (May 28). Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. A 34-year-old man, the pedestrian, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not thought to be life-changing or life-threatening. Stay informed on Caerphilly news by signing up to our newsletter here Commercial Street was closed until around 6am on Thursday morning for accident investigation work, according to traffic monitoring system Inrix. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision in Commercial Street, Aberbargoed at around 5.30pm on Wednesday 28 May. Article continues below "Officers attended, along with paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service. "The collision involved a car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment."
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Welsh Ambulance Service staff recognised at House of Lords
Head of inclusion and engagement Kat Cobley and organisation development manager for equality, diversity and inclusion, Hayley Jones Dunne, were among the guests at the Women Mastering Change event in London. Hosted by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and curated by Bernie Davies, the event was held to share practical insights on navigating change as women and strategies to embed diversity. It was the first time the Welsh Ambulance Service had representation at the event. Ms Cobley said: "We were delighted to be invited to the House of Lords for a truly inspiring discussion on Women Mastering Change. "It was an incredible opportunity to connect with leaders from across various sectors and share insights on fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated." The trust has also become a member of Race Equality Matters, a UK-wide initiative fighting for racial equality in the workplace. Ms Jones Dunne said: "Joining Race Equality Matters also marks a proactive step to address challenges and demonstrate the Trust's dedication to meaningful change, creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered."
