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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Three major investigations at Jersey workplaces
Three major incident investigations were carried out at Jersey workplaces in 2024, the island's health and safety regulator has said. In its annual report, the Health and Safety Inspectorate said it responded to 51 investigations into serious workplace accidents and ill health conditions during the year, as well as 140 regulator said it served 36 enforcement notices, 12 prohibition notices and 24 for report also said accidents and ill health in the workplace had cost the island more than £1.75m in 2024. The regulator said the three major investigations included Skinner Skips to the report, the employer was found guilty for failure to ensure the health and safety of its employees. It was fined £55,000 with an additional charge of £5,000 for remaining two major investigations saw one paramedic and one technician for the ambulance service found guilty of a breach of Article 4(a) HSW Law. The article states that employees have a duty under Article 4(a) to take reasonable care for their own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their men were each given a two-year conditional discharge with costs of £500. The defendants sought leave to appeal which was dismissed.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Paramedic reveals the simple phone hack that could save your life: 'We need you to do this'
A paramedic has urged the public to make use of a little-known smartphone feature that could mean the difference between life and death. In an alert posted to TikTok, that has so far been viewed more than 335,000 times, the emergency responder said using the medical ID feature on an iPhone could save your life. This smartphone service—which can be accessed by the settings or health app— involves inputting vital health information like allergies and medication you're taking. This, according to the paramedic, is vital for medics to know when they need to provide potentially life-saving treatment at the site of an emergency. They may be unaware of a deadly allergy to medication, or a current prescription that interacts with other drugs they need to give. 'How many times have you left the house with just your phone? We will pop to the shops, walk the dog, go to the gym, everything with just our phones,' said the NHS worker, who goes by the name of @MummyNeeNaw on TikTok. 'But it does mean that when, god forbid, something should ever happen to you and we turn up, if you're in a place where no one knows who you are, we also don't know who you are. 'If anything should happen to you, we need to know if there is anything we need to be aware of while we're helping you and treating you. @mummyneenaw Just a little request. It's something so many people don't know about or don't think to actually do but it could be incredibly important. It takes a few minutes of your time and could make all the difference to you and your loved ones. It's not my usual upload and I'm hoping people remember that in a world where you can be anything, always be kind. #fyp #nhs #ambulance #999 #viral #workingmom #ambulancedriver #ambulanceservice #emergency ♬ original sound - MummyNeeNaw 'It's incredibly difficult when we don't know.' She also urged people to use the feature to input emergency contacts, who paramedics will try and contact. 'I've been to a few [emergencies] over the years, and I went to one yesterday, where a gentleman was very poorly and we didn't know anything about him,' she said in the clip. He had no ID, nothing.' The mother-of-two said that the first thing she usually will do is check the patient's phone to see if there are any health conditions that the team need to be aware of. She said: 'As soon as I am able to, I will get somebody's phone out and I will go straight to their emergency information. 'I don't need the pin, or your face to be able to access that emergency information and it could be potentially life changing if we know what's on that.' Creating your medical ID takes less than two minutes, she added. Open the health app on your phone and tap your picture in the top right corner, then medical ID. Tap 'get started' or 'edit' to enter your health information. Leaving the house with just your phone, especially if you are in an area where people don't know who you are, could be fatal in the event of an emergency when paramedics need to know your medical history to administer potentially life-saving care On this page you will be able to list any medications that you're currently taking, allergies and existing medical conditions, as well as your blood type—which is helpful if a blood transfusion is required. Crucially, this information can be accessed by emergency responders even when your phone is locked. 'If this video gets someone to check their information, or get their parents information installed on their phones, it's absolutely worth it,' she added. On an iPhone, emergency contacts—as well as the emergency services—will be automatically contacted when the SOS feature is activated. To enable this, you can simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear and the countdown on Emergency SOS ends, then release the buttons. The feature is available on all models of the iPhone 14 and later and means that phones can connect directly to a satellite, alerting emergency services of your location. Conversations with the emergency teams can also be shared with your listed emergency contacts, to keep them up to date with the situation. This comes as new research suggests that turning off your phone's internet connection for two weeks could reverse brain ageing by up to 10 years. In the Canadian study, researchers asked 400 participants to download an app that would disable their smartphones access to the internet, but still allow them to make calls and send texts. Results showed that after just two weeks, participants' ability to focus on one subject was boosted so much it became equivalent to the attention span of someone 10 years younger.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Paramedic asked student out for dinner and offered to remove her tampon during medical emergency
A paramedic has been struck off the register after offering to remove a student's tampon while she was suffering a medical emergency. James Birdseye, who was employed by South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust, told the student he wanted to see her naked and that he had 'slept with other students' while they worked a shift together on June 22 2019. He then conducted a clinical examination of the student without her consent after she had started to unexpectedly bleed, before pulling down her trousers and underwear without permission and making inappropriate remarks about her genital area, according to a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) tribunal panel. The panel found Mr Birdseye's behaviour was 'predatory in nature' and the emergency had given him 'an opportunity to exploit the situation to gain sexual gratification'. The paramedic also kissed the student on her cheek and offered to take her out for a meal and drinks during the incident. Mr Birdseye was suspended by the trust four days after the incident, and resigned from his role on November 4 2019 following an internal investigation. In a statement provided for a review hearing into the matter on May 19 2025, Mr Birdseye said he was 'deeply regretful' of his actions and apologised for any harm or distress he caused to the student. He said: 'I can accept that in the events leading up to the incident with Student A, I displayed an overfamiliarity with them that crossed the boundaries of a normal professional relationship and I acted in a manner than I am not proud of. 'I did not give enough thought to the impact that my behaviour could have on Student A who was in a vulnerable state. 'While I do not agree to having maliciously used this vulnerable state to pursue a sexual relationship with them, I do concede that my behaviour fell drastically short not only of what the profession expected of me but what I should have expected of myself nor only as a practising paramedic but as a person, a mentor and a father of teenage children.' Mr Birdseye said he had undertaken a course on maintaining professional boundaries following the incident, adding: 'I did not adequately alter my view of Student A from colleague to patient'. The HCPC panel found Mr Birdseye's behaviour caused the student 'emotional harm and unwanted sexual harassment' and amounted to serious professional misconduct. 'The panel finds that the registrant's conduct on 22 June 2019 was predatory in nature as Student A was new to the workplace, the registrant had deliberately manipulated the crew rota sheets to ensure he was working with her, there was a power imbalance, and his comments across the day were said in an attempt to establish a future sexual relationship with Student A,' the panel said. 'To this extent the conduct was premeditated, demonstrated an abuse of his professional position and was not isolated in nature. 'The subsequent medical emergency, which could not have been foreseen, gave the registrant an opportunity to exploit the situation to gain sexual gratification.' The panel made an order to strike the paramedic's name from the register after determining his fitness to practise remains impaired, having initially suspended the paramedic for a period of 12 months in April last year. They said: 'While the panel note that the registrant does not wish to return to practice, this may change in the future and not restricting him, given the seriousness of the allegation found proven, would undermine public confidence in the profession and the HCPC.'
News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Ring Outdoor Camera Plus Australian review: Now I can finally track my teen
It's probably not what it's designed for, but there's something nice about being able to keep track of your teenager's comings and goings. My youngest son, who is training to be a paramedic, is in and out of the house at all hours. Whether it's off to the gym for a workout, going to university, heading off to work, zipping out for a run, and going out with friends, the teenager is always on the move. Bunkered down in my home office, sometimes I don't know whether he's home or not. And being an early riser, and early to bed, I'm often sound asleep when he's coming home. But since giving Ring's latest Outdoor Camera Plus a whirl, I'm in the loop on his movements all the time with very instant notifications when there is someone coming and going outside our home. Unlike many people, I've never really thought about the need for security cameras. We have two dogs, one of whom is super alert to any visitors not only outside our house but also in our street. But even she misses the odd person. The Ring camera doesn't. It's super quick in notifying you there is someone near the front door. The latest camera has 2K video resolution with good lowlight capabilities which is handy for capturing the teen's return after a night out. 'What time did you get home last night,'' I asked him, already knowing the answer. The Ring app allows you to review all moments from your home with timestamps showing arrivals and people leaving. My son answers honestly, as I would expect. He's a good kid. I then let him know I have a new friend to track his movements. He laughs, knowing that's not unusual when you have a tech-savvy dad who also has a robotic vacuum cleaner which can do patrols of the house to check on the pooches when I'm out. When he travelled overseas with mates for the first time, I made him pack Apple AirTags so I knew exactly where he was. As Ring promotes in its advertisements, there's something nice about just being able to see your kids or pooches, particularly when you are away. The Ring camera is super easy to set up and install. The app shows you different options for securing the camera to either an exterior wall or ceiling with a mounting kit very easy to use, even for someone who has the hardware skills I do (very limited). Mine came with a battery which has to be charged but you can also get plug in and solar versions. We've been using ours for a few weeks and the battery is still at about 80 per cent. You can easily remove the camera from its mount to grab the battery for a recharge. The camera has a wide field of view. According to Mark Fletcher, Ring Managing Director, APAC, the Outdoor Camera Plus combines superior image quality with intelligent features to enhance smart security. Ring's Low-Light Sight technology employs advanced image processing techniques to provide a clear, colourful view even in dimly lit environments. A high-quality lens, premium imaging sensors, dynamic image processing, and high-efficiency compression ensure good clean video. Features such as real-time alerts, Live View, and Two-Way talk are available without a Ring subscription. There's also a siren which is a great way to scare off potential thieves at night without leaving your bed. Ring Home Basic provides smart alerts for people, packages, and vehicles, as well as access to up to 180 days of event video history. Ring Home Premium includes 24/7 Recording, available with plug-in and hardwired power sources. How much does a Ring subscription cost in Australia? In Australia, Ring Home subscription plans offer three tiers: Basic (A$4.95/month or A$49.95/year), Standard (A$14.95/month or A$149.95/year), and Premium (A$29.95/month or A$299.95/year). The Basic plan covers one device, while Standard and Premium cover all devices at your home The Outdoor Camera Plus can also connect to compatible Alexa-enabled devices for Live View streaming and Two-Way Talk. The Outdoor Camera Plus is available in black and white, designed for both indoor and outdoor use, and features a weather-resistant build. Ring, which is an Amazon company, says its products incorporate important privacy and security, features such as two-step verification, video end-to-end encryption, customisable privacy settings, and privacy zones. The camera also features a blue indicator light when recording. The Outdoor Camera Plus is available for or $179 AUD on and select retailers in Australia and New Zealand, including We also checked out the Ring Doorbell, which retails for about $147. The Battery Video Doorbell alerts you whenever someone presses the doorbell or motion is detected on your property. A 'Head-To-Toe View' lets you see more of people and packages left at your doorstep. The 'Quick Replies' feature lets you choose from prerecorded messages that play when someone presses the doorbell, acting like an answering machine for your front door. Ring Doorbell key features HD Video: 1440 x 1440 resolution for clear images. Head-To-Toe View: See more of your doorstep. Colour Night Vision: See clearly even in the dark. Privacy Zones: Block out areas you don't want to record. Quick Replies: Answering machine for your front door.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
'Predatory' paramedic who tried to chat up student struck off
A paramedic who "exploited" a medical emergency involving a student in an attempt to have a sexual relationship with her has been struck Birdseye, from Berkshire, worked for South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) when the student paramedic complained about him and his conduct in June 2019.A panel heard he conducted a clinical exam on the student without her consent after she unexpectedly started to bleed and made inappropriate and flirtatious Birdseye, who quit SCAS after an investigation in November 2019 and was not working as a paramedic, said he frequently reflected on his actions. The Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service (HCPTS) said he had told the student he "slept with other students and that his wife did not mind", or words to that effect, during a shift.A panel last year found Mr Birdseye's behaviour was "predatory in nature" because the student paramedic was new to the found he "deliberately manipulated the crew rota sheets to ensure he was working with her" and that other comments "were said in an attempt to establish a future sexual relationship" with her. 'Exploit the situation' The panel heard during the medical emergency, Mr Birdseye offered to remove her tampon and told her he wanted to see her also heard he kissed the student on her cheek and offered to take her out for a meal and drinks during the panel said Mr Birdseye used the medical emergency as "an opportunity to exploit the situation to gain sexual gratification".That panel suspended him for a year, but he has since been struck off the medical register after a review hearing earlier this Birdseye said he had been "the subject of much abuse" after details of his case were published online, but the HCPTS said he had not "adequately addressed his clinical failings or his misconduct".In a statement he provided for the review hearing, Mr Birdseye said he was "deeply regretful" and apologised for any harm or distress he caused to the added: "I displayed an overfamiliarity with them that crossed the boundaries of a normal professional relationship and I acted in a manner than I am not proud of."Mr Birdseye said his behaviour "fell drastically short" of "what the profession expected of me", but also "as a person, a mentor and a father of teenage children". You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
