SWASFT

Increase in number of assaults of SWASFT staff

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is continuing to take a zero tolerance approach to any form of abuse on its staff after having seen an increase in the number of reported assaults throughout the past 12-months.

Between 1 February 1 2013 and 31 January 2014 there have been 104 reports of physical abuse to front line crews. The type of injuries staff have...

New contract awarded for patient transport in Plymouth

The contract for non-emergency patient transport in Plymouth has been awarded to the healthcare and waste services company SRCL Limited.

This follows a tender process launched in March 2013, with qualified organisations invited to bid for the five year contract to provide the service.

Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust said: "Patients travelling to healthcare appointments in Plymouth...

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