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Alternatives To The Emergency Department

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Clinical Pathways Lead Karl Bloomer on how the different alternatives to the emergency department, how we can care for you, effectively.

It's All About HART

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) Leader Sam McGowan about how the HART team has developed and what its role is within the service.

An Honour and a Privilege

In this episode of Seconds Count, we speak to Aidan Early, who dreamed of becoming a paramedic from the age of seven. His dream came true. But Aidan was diagnosed with cancer in his early forties. This is a story of resilience and fortitude as he fought to continue to live the life he loved, returning to frontline before having to retire early. Listen to Aidan as he talks about memories throughout his career, the highs and lows of his cancer journey and the life of a retired paramedic.

Flying High

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Helicopter Emergency Medical Service Operational Lead Paramedic Glenn O’Rorke on how HEMS first began in Northern Ireland, pre-hospital care and interventions, and the relationship NIAS has with the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland charity.

Care Beyond the Call

In this episode of Seconds Count, brought to you by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, we speak to Sean McCluskey and Emma Hallissey from our Peer Support team on dealing with trauma post incident, what led to the beginning of peer support and the importance of reaching out for support.