UK’s female ambulance chiefs reflect on leadership ahead of International Women’s Day
A pair of ambulance chiefs have opened up about their leadership journey ahead of International Women’s Day (Sunday 8 March 2026). Emma Wood and Maxine Paterson, the UK’s only...
Control staff raise funds for Air Ambulance NI
As part of International Control Room Week in October 2024, Control Room colleagues participated in a raffle to raise funds in aid of Air Ambulance NI. The charity offers...
Dr Stephen Reaney awarded MBE
We want to, on behalf of NIAS, offer huge congratulations to GP Stephen Reaney, who was awarded the MBE for voluntary service to NIAS. Stephen has long since provided...
Nathan Chambers awarded British Empire Meal
Following on from the news that Michael Bloomfield received an OBE in the King’s New Year Honours List, we are delighted to see that Nathan Chambers, an ACA in...
Michael Bloomfield recognised in King’s New Year Honours List
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Chief Executive, Michael Bloomfield has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List for 2025. Mr Bloomfield receives the Officer of the Order of...
JOINT MENTAL HEALTH PILOT SCHEME IN THE AMBULANCE CONTROL ROOM REDUCES ED ADMISSIONS BY 40 PER CENT
A pilot project aimed at reducing the number of people in mental health crisis being admitted to Emergency Departments, (ED) has been hailed as a success. Funded by the...