The East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) is proud to be working more closely with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Earlier this year, the Trust donated a LUCAS chest compression device to support EMICS’s life-saving work.
As part of this collaboration, Dr Simon Topham, a volunteer EMICS doctor, delivered two specialist training sessions for the Trust’s frontline mental health teams during August and October. These sessions focus on helping NHS staff better understand and respond to Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD), a rare but serious condition that can affect people in crisis.
The training will covered what ABD is, how to spot early signs and how to respond safely and effectively. With emphasis on calm, non-restrictive approaches and ensuring people get the right care when they need it most.
Dr Simon Topham, EMICS, said: “EMICS clinicians bring a wealth of experience in emergency medicine from a wide range of settings, and for me, it is this breadth that allows us to share valuable skills and insights with other clinical colleagues through collaborations such as this.
“By sharing our experience of working in emergency situations, we hope to give frontline NHS teams the confidence and skills to act fast and keep people safe. Together, we can combine our expertise for the greater good, ensuring people in our communities receive the safest and best possible care when they need it most.
“We are grateful to Nottinghamshire Healthcare for welcoming EMICS and for their commitment to strengthening this partnership.”
Becky Sutton, Chief Operating Officer at Nottinghamshire Healthcare, said: “We are delighted to continue strengthening our partnership with EMICS. Their support in delivering this training brings specialist expertise into our services and helps equip our staff with the confidence and skills to manage some of the most complex and high-risk situations they may face.
“We greatly value working alongside EMICS and appreciate the vital role they play in supporting people across the East Midlands in moments of critical need. By collaborating in this way, we are not only enhancing colleague development but also building stronger links between emergency care and mental health services for the benefit of the communities we serve.”
Both organisations look forward to continuing their positive partnership in ways that directly benefit staff training and patient care across the region.
