Holywell | 10 Feb 2012
Have you ever wondered what the driving force is behind the Welsh Ambulance Service?
If you would like to learn more about the ambulance service and its valued partnerships then Holywell is the place to be on Wednesday 22 February.
The Welsh Ambulance Service will be holding an open event at Ysgol Uwchradd Treffynnon Holywell High School for the public to learn how we care for them. The event which runs from 6pm until 8pm will provide opportunities to meet staff and learn about changes for the better in the ambulance service.
The Trust is modernising the way it works as part of its commitments to improving the service through its five year ‘Working Together for Success’ programme. To showcase how new developments are taking the Trust forward, visitors will able to look around stands from different departments and health partners, and chat to staff at the event.
Represented at the event will be:
• Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
• Community First Responders
• Partners In Healthcare Team
• NHS Direct Wales
• Local developments/estates
• Welsh Language Department
The Trust will also be joined by representatives from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council.
Regional Director for North Wales, Gordon Roberts, said: “We are really keen to showcase how we are improving the quality of our service for the Flintshire public and want to hear their thoughts on how we are taking the Welsh Ambulance Service care forward into the future.”
“By meeting your ambulance service, you can learn how nurses are helping us make sure 999 calls get the right response, find out how NHS Direct Wales’ health and information support can point you in the right direction for help and discover how you can make a difference as one of our volunteer Community First Responder lifesavers.”
He added: “This event will help you learn about all the different strands of the service and how they can benefit you if you need health support and help. Visitors will also have the opportunity to talk to other local groups and organisations during the event.”
