West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Have you seen our Health & Wellbeing Roadshows out and about? 💚🙌 The team are back on tour across hubs this year bringing fun and important wellbeing support to our amazing ambulance staff! From fitness challenges and games to free health checks, there’s plenty to get involved in. Plus, you’ll find friendly faces from our Staff Advice & Liaison Service, UNISON, TASC The Ambulance Staff Charity NHS Blood and Transplant Barclays UK Costco Wholesale and the West Midlands Police Sports & Wellbeing Association - all here to support our fantastic ambulance staff. 🚐 Is your hub next on the map? Be sure to come and check it out!😊 #wellbeing #nhs #ambulance

Move over Lionesses, West Midlands Ambulance Service are coming! The Trust's women's football team faced off against West Midlands Fire Service in a charity match on Sunday. After a tense 2-2 draw at full time in Kingswinford, the team secured a thrilling win on penalties! Even more importantly, the event raised over £500 for Cancer Research UK - a brilliant achievement for a great cause. Well done to everyone involved for showcasing teamwork, dedication and community spirit at its best! #TeamWMAS #CharityMatch #WomensFootball #CancerResearchUK #Collaboration #PublicService #CommunityImpact

From saving lives to breaking barriers!👏💪 Meet Elle: an Emergency Medical Dispatcher who lives with Cerebral Palsy with a passion for adaptive sports, and proof that determination knows no limits this Disability Pride Month! Chair of the Trust Disability, Carers and Advocates Network, John Eames said: “We’re proud to champion inclusion and diversity, and Elle is a shining example of how lived experience can bring valuable perspective to frontline services." Watch as Elle shares her journey📹...

How do you run a 999 control room when core systems fail? Earlier this week, our Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) team deliberately put that question to the test. In a full-scale cyber-outage simulation exercise, over 40 members of staff including call takers and dispatchers to managers stepped up to simulate a complete failure of our 999 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), digital telephony and radio systems. The team activated the EOC business continuity plan, switching to manual procedures and backup tools and working seamlessly as a team to maintain critical emergency services across the region just as they would in a real-world incident. This exercise forms a vital part of the Trust's resilience strategy. It ensures we’re not only ready for digital disruption, but that we can continue delivering safe, effective care no matter the challenge. A huge thank you to everyone involved for making this simulation such a success.

The Trust recently said farewell to two outstanding individuals who’ve dedicated decades to serving patients across Cheshire as voluntary car drivers. 👏 Bob Ward retired after an incredible 38 years, bringing the same energy and character he showed during his time aboard the MV Royal Iris and later as a local DJ and Rod Stewart tribute performer! 👏 Phil Plumb served for 20 years, having first built a career with GPO Telecoms and BT before turning his attention to helping others through our Patient Transport Service. On 8ᵗʰ July 2025, colleagues gathered at PTS Warrington to celebrate Bob and Phil’s service with an informal buffet and heartfelt tributes. Steven Hockenhull, PTS Cheshire Senior Operations Manager, said: "I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks for the many years of service both Bob and Phil have given to the community and wish them Wishing them both a happy and fulfilling retirement!

This past week, members of the ONE Network met with the Chief for a working lunch to reflect on the past 12 months and look ahead to the future. Mohammed Ramzan, mohammed azim, Kiron Bhamra and Mumtaz Goolam were among those who joined the valuable opportunity to acknowledge the progress that's been made in building a more inclusive and supportive workplace, and to discuss how to continue to grow that impact across the organisation. The Chief expressed his sincere thanks to everyone involved in the network, recognising the dedication and passion of its members. It’s this ongoing commitment that makes the ONE Network such a driving force for positive change. There’s still more to do and we’re focused on delivering more face-to-face events, increasing staff awareness, engaging with our communities, and supporting colleagues every day. #Inclusion #DiversityAtWork #TeamWMAS #OneNetwork #LeadershipInAction

To mark #InternationalParamedicsDay, Sam is sharing what led him to become a paramedic, and what the role means to him 🚑 💚. Behind every green uniform, there is a person who cares deeply about their patients, communities and making a difference🙌. 🎥 “We do this because people matter”…

💙 Our Health and Wellbeing Roadshows are going strong! Last week, we brought the roadshow to the Gravelly PTS Hub in BIrmingham, where staff took full advantage of the opportunity to prioritise their health and wellbeing. From free health checks to meaningful conversations with support groups both inside and outside the Trust — the event was buzzing with positive energy. A big thank you to organisations like Barclays UK NHS Blood Donation and Thrive into Work from Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trustbeing part of the day. Colleagues also enjoyed taking on rowing challenges and browsing handmade crafts created by our talented team member, Kate! 👩⚕️🪡 Manjeet Malhi, our Health and Wellbeing Manager, said: “What a wonderful experience with so many staff actively engaging and prioritising their health. It also sparked many valuable conversations around wellbeing and support available to them.” Here’s to building a healthier, more supported workplace for all! 💪

WMAS is proud to announce that we have been reinstated with a gold award in the Defence Employment Recognition Scheme 🏅. The award highlights our dedication to armed service personnel, both in employment but also patients who may benefit from specialised support WMAS and other NHS organisations can provide. Want to read more? Head to https://lnkd.in/eR7sKmrN

Throughout June, we’ve proudly shared the voices of our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies across West Midlands Ambulance Service as part of our #ProudToBeHere campaign. Each story highlighted the power of being seen, supported, and valued - not only during Pride Month, but every single day. From frontline teams to behind-the-scenes roles, our staff and volunteers have shown what it means to be part of an organisation that champions fairness, respect and inclusion for all. 🙌 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who shared their story. Your openness and pride help create a workplace where everyone can thrive. We’ll continue to stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues and communities, this month and beyond. 🏳️🌈 #PrideMonth #Inclusion #EqualityMatters #TeamWMAS #LGBTQatWork #PeopleFirst