Welsh Flying Medics
2016 NEWS
Medics Recognised at National Air Ambulance Awards
Thursday 22 December 2016
Two EMRTS Cymru medics who work on board the Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) Charity helicopters have received national recognition for a life-saving mission they were involved in. Find out more here.
New Helipad Gets Off the Ground with Welsh Government Funding
Saturday 19 November 2016
Almost £700 000 of Welsh Government funding has been announced by Health Secretary Vaughan Gething for a new 24 hour helipad at Prince Charles hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. Find out more here.
EMRTS Cymru Supports New Wales Air Ambulance Neonatal Transfer Service
Monday 17 October 2016
The first baby to be transported in the Wales Air Ambulance (WAA) Charity’s new fourth aircraft has been flown home with the help of the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) and the neonatal team at Glan Clwyd Hospital. Find out more here.
A Summer of Sims
Monday 10 October 2016
Medics from the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) have spent the summer supporting critical care education by leading a series of simulations and training across Wales. Find out more here.
Welsh Flying Medics Reveal Innovative Use of Blood
Monday 3 October 2016
The live-saving use of blood and blood products pioneered by a Welsh mobile critical care service was the topic of discussion at a recent conference. Find out more here.
Welsh Medical Analysis Takes Centre Stage in Finland
Monday 26 September 2016
The international interest in a Welsh mobile critical care service continues as conference delegates in Finland have learnt how data analysis conducted by Swansea University is helping to save lives. Find out more here.
International Audience Hears How Data Saves Lives
Wednesday 7 September 2016
An international audience visiting a Swansea conference has heard how data analysis is playing a vital role in helping a Welsh medical service save lives. Find out more here.
Wales' First Flight Incubator Has Landed
Tuesday 9 August 2016
Medics from the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) joined some of the world’s leading experts in global emergency medicine who gathered in Cardiff recently to discuss the challenges facing emergency departments and acute medical units. Find out more here.
EMRTS Cymru Medics Join International Experts at Emergency Medicine Event
Thursday 19 May 2016
Medics from the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) joined some of the world’s leading experts in global emergency medicine who gathered in Cardiff recently to discuss the challenges facing emergency departments and acute medical units.. Find out more here.
EMRTS Cymru Puts Spotlight on Nurses This International Nurses Day
Thursday 12 May 2016
As the world celebrates International Nurses Day (12 May) one Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) medic is highlighting the contribution that nurses can make to pre-hospital critical care. Find out more here.
EMRTS Cymru Medics Contribute to International Critical Care Conference
Thursday 28 April 2016
Three Welsh-based medics from the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) have contributed to a major international event focusing on emergency pre-hospital critical care. Find out more here.
EMRTS Cymru Shares Cardiac Arrest Experiences at National Event
Monday 18 April 2016
Medics from Wales’ Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) have taken part in the country’s first ever Cardiac Arrest Symposium at Swansea University (07/04/16). Find out more here.
Pioneering Welsh Medical Service Supports Health Data Campaign
Monday 4 April 2016
Data Saves Lives. That is the message from medics at Wales’ Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service (EMRTS Cymru) in support of a national campaign to highlight the positive use of data in health and well-being research. Find out more here.
EMRTS Wales Doctor Inspires Monmouthshire on International Women's Day
Thursday 10 March 2016
EMRTS Wales Doctor and army Major Ami Jones has spoken about her remarkable career as a part of the International Women’s Day celebrations in Monmouthshire. Find out more here.