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Securing the Frontline: EMICS Awarded £20,000 Grant by Severn Trent Community Fund EMICS Stories

Securing the Frontline: EMICS Awarded £20,000 Grant by Severn Trent Community Fund

East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) is delighted to announce a landmark £20,000 grant from the Severn Trent Community Fund. This significant funding will be used to secure the charity’s core operational infrastructure, ensuring our volunteer Doctors and Paramedics remain fully supported to deliver advanced pre-hospital emergency medicine (PHEM) across the region. To celebrate the…

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EMICS transitions to dedicated Fast Response Vehicle model  EMICS Update

EMICS transitions to dedicated Fast Response Vehicle model 

Every week, EMICS doctors and paramedics help restart a heart following cardiac arrest. One in five of our patients receives anesthetics to relieve severe pain. Every day, your support makes these advanced, life-saving interventions possible. At the roadside, in a remote field, or in people’s homes. Now, we’re looking ahead to secure our future. In…

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Memorable First Aid Training at Karate Summer School  EMICS Update

Memorable First Aid Training at Karate Summer School 

This summer, Dr. Tim Baker brought an exciting and educational twist to the Karate Union of Great Britain’s (KUGB) summer school. As a skilled GP by day, Dr. Tim, and volunteer EMICS volunteer emergency medic in his own time, taught the young karate students first aid in a way that was both engaging and memorable.…

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EMICS Celebrates Acquisition of Dedicated Fast Response Vehicle, Thanks to Generous Support EMICS Update

EMICS Celebrates Acquisition of Dedicated Fast Response Vehicle, Thanks to Generous Support

EMICS (East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme) has reached a significant milestone with the permanent acquisition of its Fast Response Vehicle (FRV), marking the end of a successful trial period. Initially loaned by Smart Metering Services and BASICS (the national organisation supporting Immediate Care Schemes), the FRV has now found a permanent home with EMICS, thanks…

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MP Nadia Whittome Advocates for EMICS in Letter from the House of Commons EMICS Update

MP Nadia Whittome Advocates for EMICS in Letter from the House of Commons

In a bid to increase emergency medical care in the East Midlands, Nadia Whittome, MP for Nottingham East, has written an open letter championing the ‘invaluable services’ provided by East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS). Established in 1984, EMICS has been at the forefront of delivering specialised emergency medical treatment across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland,…

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Join Our Elite Medical Team: EMICS Seeks Experienced Doctors for Pioneering FRV Program Doctor Update

Join Our Elite Medical Team: EMICS Seeks Experienced Doctors for Pioneering FRV Program

Success of the FRV Trial: Our FRV, equipped with the latest medical technology, has revolutionised pre-hospital emergency care in the East Midlands. The trial’s success has paved the way for expanded operations and enhanced emergency response capabilities. Expanding Our Team: EMICS seeks skilled doctors with Pre-Hospital Medicine experience to support this growth. This is an extraordinary…

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EMICS Seeks Sponsorship for Fast Response Vehicle Following Successful Trial EMICS Update

EMICS Seeks Sponsorship for Fast Response Vehicle Following Successful Trial

The East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS), renowned for its dedicated network of volunteer doctors providing advanced pre-hospital emergency care, is proud to announce the success of its Fast Response Vehicle (FRV) trial. This pioneering FRV, equipped with state-of-the-art medical apparatus such as the Hamilton Ventilator and an Ultrasound Machine, can be instrumental in enhancing…

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EMICS Critical Care Car EMICS Update

Introducing our new EMICS Critical Care Car

This week saw the much anticipated and exciting arrival of our charity’s first-ever dedicated Critical Care Car. Presented to EMICS from our incredibly generous donor, Smarter Metering Services (SMS), the arrival of the Critical Care Car marks a vital and significant development for the future of EMICS. At a formal handover at Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall…

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EMICS Extranet EMICS Update

EMICS Extranet

We have recently invested a great deal of time and effort into the development of the EMICS Extranet. We identified a need to improve communication and governance in our system and with the expertise of Peak Net we have produced a platform that covers all of our needs. Here are some of the features of…

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Simulation Training EMICS Update

Simulation Training

Simulation training offers a safe space to develop communication skills, decision making skills and teamwork. It allows the testing and trial of new equipment and processes without any risks to patients. Simulation is often done ‘in situ’ meaning that the simulation is conducted in the same or similar environment that the patient is cared for.…

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Covid-19 EMICS Update

Covid-19

Much like the rest of the world, the charity sector has been hit hard by Covid-19. EMICS combines two elements which have had to adapt, our medical response and our charity management. Alongside the increase in their usual workload, EMICS doctors continue to respond throughout the pandemic. Our doctors had to adapt quickly to updated…

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