Michael Bloomfield @mb_nias_cex Twitter profile

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Making an exception to my usual work-related only messages as so proud of my two girls who both graduated with first class honours. It’s been a tough time for students who’ve missed so much of the uni experience, never mind a graduation ceremony. So celebrating ourselves!

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Michael Bloomfield

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2 years

Such an honour to represent all the @NIAS999 staff and volunteers at the State Funeral of Her Majesty the Queen at Westminster Abbey, along with colleagues from other UK ambulance services. A moving and poignant day.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Best wishes to EMT Sean Gordon who completed his final shift today after an amazing 46 years serving the community. Reflecting today on the past 46 years he told me he’s enjoyed every single day! Wishing you a long, happy and well deserved retirement Sean @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

As most of us look forward to an extra hour in bed tonight as the clocks go back, many thanks to all those health service staff working an extra hour, including @NIAS999 control room and operational crews. Thanks to you all.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

An excellent day for the HEMS service and significant improvement in major trauma care - very successful first test flight to RVH helipad. Thanks Minister @RobinSwannMoH for being here to welcome flight. Great partnership between @NIAS999 @BelfastTrust @AirAmbulanceNI

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Michael Bloomfield

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1 year

It’s an honour to represent the wonderful @NIAS999 staff and volunteers at the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla today, with colleagues from ambulance services across the UK. @AACE_org @jasonkillens @paulinehowie

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Some great images from today’s first HEMS test flight to RVH helipad. Impressive editing skills by @dmona001 - HEMS Clinical lead. @NIAS999 @BelfastTrust @RobinSwannMoH @AirAmbulanceNI

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

1 year

A rare non work related tweet to congratulate my son Max on completing his first full marathon today, and raise funds for the amazing @mariecurieuk charity. Well done! Very proud! #londonmarathon2023

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Looking forward to the first Paramedic Foundation Degree graduation ceremony at UU. Well done everyone - a great achievement! @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Always a pleasure to welcome new staff to @NIAS999 but perhaps now more than ever. Great to meet this group of new Paramedics today who joined this week and will bring much needed support to their operational colleagues. @niaschair @RosieB_NIAS_Ops @neilsincl @joeymurph24

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 months

Father of the Bride - the best and toughest role at the same time! Congratulations to our beautiful daughter Amy and wonderful new son in law Andy x

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

I’m always so impressed by the professionalism of our Control Room staff who manage significant pressures and are the first point of contact for people in need of help. Thanks also to our @SJA_NI colleagues for your support on this busy night. Great teamwork. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Please retweet to help us ensure ambulances are available for the most clinically urgent patients - it could be any of us or our families @NIAS999

NIAS

@NIAS999

4 years

NIAS is experiencing an increased volume of calls including people concerned about Covid-19. @publichealthni provides initial advice for those concerned about symptoms they have. Please visit and help keep ambulances free for emergencies. @healthdpt

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

I’ve been in contact with both our @NIAS999 staff assaulted in this incident. They both have physical injuries but I fear the emotional injury will last longer. Two dedicated, brilliant professionals attacked while trying to provide care. We will do all we can to support them.

Sunday Life

@TheSundayLife

2 years

Injured west Belfast man ‘spat blood at paramedics and threatened to kill them’, court told

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Having managed service delivery during CV19 and provided support to operational staff every day since 13 March the NIAS Tactical Command moved to shadow mode at 20:00 tonight. I was pleased to visit the team on their last shift today. Thanks everyone for all you’ve done @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

A great piece. Kind and brave - accurately describes so many @NIAS999 staff and others working across the health and social care service. Thanks for everything you do.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

6 years

Tonight’s documentary showed what a valuable, life saving service HEMS is. A fantastic collaboration between doctors, paramedics, pilots and the charity AANI. Keep up the good work!

@AirAmbulanceNI

6 years

Looking forward to seeing some of our HEMS team on @BBCNewsNI tonight! Tune in at 9pm to watch a new documentary about our air ambulance service. #AirAmbulanceNI #AANI

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Pleased to meet @Seanmullan50 at Westminster Abbey today - one of the recipients of the Queen’s Birthday Honour awards invited to the State Funeral. An excellent ambassador for @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

As the full extent of this tragedy unfolds, we send condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives. I’m grateful to @RobinSwannMoH and @DonnellyStephen who have sent their appreciation to all @NIAS999 staff involved in assisting our colleagues in @AmbulanceNAS

NIAS

@NIAS999

2 years

NIAS crews, including HEMS, are currently assisting our colleagues in ROI Nat Amb Service and other 999 services at the scene of an explosion in Creeslough. Our thoughts are with all the emergency response teams at the scene and those who were caught in the explosion. @healthdpt

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Great to be out with @NigelRuddell and @neilsincl meeting with @NIAS999 crews working hard to keep people safe on a busy night across NI, including Stevie, Ryan and @UlsterParamedi1 students Megan and Laura.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Another week another group of new @NIAS999 staff! This time our latest ACAs who qualified today. It was an honour to award them their epaulettes. Well deserved. Good luck everyone as you start operational duties next week.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

A significant day for the future of Paramedicine in NI. I was delighted to meet with the new students and am so impressed by their passion and commitment to their chosen career. Good luck everyone and many thanks to our colleagues @UlsterUni The future is bright! @NIAS999

Ceara Gallagher

@CearaSLT

3 years

Wishing all the year one 40 Paramedics best of luck on their start at Magee today @mb_nias_cex @neilsincl @ParamedicsUK @ParamedicsNi @si_fell @seannyarmagh @paramedicciaran @OcoRory @warner_md @jennykeaneCAHPO

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Amazing work by @NIAS999 ICT and estates teams to complete our contingency emergency control room two months ahead of schedule to provide resilience during pandemic. Thanks everyone for pulling out all the stops! @RobertSowney

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

1 year

Happy Christmas and a special thanks to @NIAS999 and all HSC staff and our blue light partners working today and across the festive period to keep people safe.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Thanks to @ParamedicBarry and Stephen for having me join them for their shift today and the many staff I met at EDs who told me about their challenges, frustrations and suggestions to improve patient care. As always, so impressed by their amazing, compassionate care. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Huge thanks to all the @NIAS999 staff and colleagues across HSC working over the festive period providing essential services to the community when most people are enjoying time off. Many thanks for everything you do and hope you manage to get a well-deserved break.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Thanks to @si149 for having me join his late shift tonight. I never cease to be impressed by the professional and compassionate care provided by @NIAS999 staff to patients with such wide reaching needs. Great to meet with so many of them today. @niaschair @RobertSowney

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

At the end of an extraordinary year a huge thanks to all @NIAS999 staff and colleagues across the HSC for your unstinting commitment to patient care. Happy New Year to you all and a special thanks to everyone working tonight to keep people safe.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

It was an honour to represent @NIAS999 at the Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at St Paul’s Cathedral, with colleagues from Ambulance Services across the UK.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

No words adequately express our sympathy to the families of these young people. Our thoughts are with them all @NIAS999

BBC News NI

@BBCNewsNI

5 years

Nigel Ruddell, Medical Director at NI Ambulance described the scene outside Cookstown's Greenvale Hotel as "upsetting", after three teenagers died following reports of a crush.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Pleased to visit @NIAS999 Control Room tonight to thank the team doing great work this weekend to support our crews to provide the best care we can for patients in challenging circumstances. Good to see the recently refurbished room too! @RosieB_NIAS_Ops

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

8 months

Very welcome announcement from @healthdpt that will bring much needed additional staffing for @NIAS999 from next year, benefiting the whole community and bringing support to our hard pressed staff.

Department of Health

@healthdpt

8 months

The Department of Health has given the go-ahead to the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for the recruitment of 48 additional paramedics next year. READ MORE ➡️ @NIAS999 | @mb_nias_cex

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Pleased to be able to support our colleagues in @AmbulanceNAS at this serious incident. Our thoughts are with all those affected. @NIAS999

NIAS

@NIAS999

2 years

NIAS crews, including HEMS, are currently assisting our colleagues in ROI Nat Amb Service and other 999 services at the scene of an explosion in Creeslough. Our thoughts are with all the emergency response teams at the scene and those who were caught in the explosion. @healthdpt

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Michael Bloomfield

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4 years

Along with @neilsincl I was pleased to welcome another 6 new Paramedics to @NIAS999 at their induction today - joining from other UK and Ireland services, and further afield. More qualified staff due to start in the coming months along with those from our training programmes.

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Michael Bloomfield

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2 years

Merry Christmas to all @NIAS999 staff and a special thanks to all those working over the festive season. I hope you all get to enjoy some well deserved rest over the next few days. Thanks too to our HSC, @NIFRSOFFICIAL and @PSNI colleagues all working to keep us safe today.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Thanks to all @NIAS999 staff who worked with other partners over the past week to play a part in a hugely successful 148th @TheOpen @NHSCT @NIFRS @PSNI @CausewayCouncil @royalportrush Congratulations @ShaneLowryGolf

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

8 months

Excellent discussion today with @UlsterUni BSc Paramedic students starting their final year about opportunities with @NIAS999 when they graduate. @healthdpt

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

A busy night for Ambulance Control and @NIAS999 crews across NI. Thanks to everyone for all you are doing to keep people safe. Thanks also to our @SJA_NI colleagues for your support.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Pleased to represent @NIAS999 at today’s visit by the Duke of Cambridge to mark @999Day and tell him about the challenges faced by our dedicated and professional staff, particularly in recent months. @niaschair @ChiefConPSNI @NIFRSOFFICIAL

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Michael Bloomfield

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4 years

Along with @niaschair it was great to meet with and thank the fantastic team of @NIAS999 staff who so willingly stepped up to support our HSC Trust colleagues in testing care home residents. They described a challenging but very rewarding role. Thanks to you all.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Pleased to welcome the latest group of Paramedics joining @NIAS999 from Australia, New Zealand and across the UK. You’re all very welcome. @RosieB_NIAS_Ops

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

6 years

Many thanks to Jade and Mark from Bridge station for having me join them on a night shift tonight. Hugely impressed by the care and compassion shown to those who need our service. Pictured here with Phil and Andy from Broadway who shared great ideas. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

An uplifting afternoon meeting our latest @NIAS999 Associate Ambulance Practitioners as they complete their training. A very positive group who are looking forward to starting operational duties. Thanks to the training team of Brian Mulligan and Martin Mullen - great work, again!

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Absolutely disgraceful. Hard working, dedicated professionals who always put the needs of patients first deserve much better. These attacks also reduce scarce ambulance resources in communities as staff often unable to continue working - leading to longer waiting times. @NIAS999

Belfast Telegraph

@BelTel

5 years

Ambulance staff in Northern Ireland attacked nine times every week, figures show

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

6 years

Remarkable courage shown by Aona and Shauna whose quick thinking and bravery prevented potentially tragic consequences. Very well done to you both.

NIAS

@NIAS999

6 years

A NIAS crew came across a house fire in Moneymore this morning when heading to base. Aona and Shauna entered the premises and rescued the resident before alerting @NIFRSOFFICIAL and neighbours. The patient and crew are being checked over in hospital. Absolute #Heroes - Well done!

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Michael Bloomfield

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3 years

It was touching to join a group of past and present @NIAS999 colleagues today with @niaschair for the unveiling of this plaque on a bench at Altnagelvin Ambulance Station in memory of a much respected and loved colleague, Cecil King, who sadly died 3 years ago today.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

1 year

Very few staff on stations during these busy times but good to chat with the few I met while making Christmas visits. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Good to be able to thank staff directly for their amazing work this year at brief, socially distanced visits to a number of stations in South Eastern and Western Divisions including here at Omagh. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Congratulations Glenn O’Rorke on being awarded Paramedic of the Year at Ambulance Leadership Forum Conference in Warwick. Very well deserved @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Fantastic to be back at @RCN_NI Nurse of the Year Awards after an absence of 3 years, and so fitting that the winner of the Kathleen Robb Outstanding Contribution to Nursing is @MaryHinds57 Congratulations Mary.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Great to see so many @NIAS999 finalists at the 2022 Advancing Healthcare Awards - recognition for the incredible work being done across the service. @niaschair

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

@paulreiddublin @AmbulanceNAS @NIAS999 @HSELive We’re very grateful @paulreiddublin for the support of our @AmbulanceNAS colleagues during these challenging times to provide the best possible care for patients. @NasDirector

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

6 years

Well done to all NIAS staff involved today in challenging incidents at fish processing plant in Kilkeel and RTC in N'Ards, and to colleagues in EDs and NIFRS @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Surely the supermarkets could come up with a way to enable hard working health and social care workers to reserve food to collect after they’ve finished long, tiring shifts caring for us all @Tesco @sainsburys @asda @marksandspencer

BBC Yorkshire

@BBCLookNorth

4 years

Critical care nurse Dawn has pleaded for the public to "stop it" after being faced with empty supermarket shelves following a 48-hour shift.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

6 years

Thanks to Ards and North Down Council for today conferring the freedom of the Borough on all Health and Social Care staff in recognition of the amazing work they do. Delighted to have attended along with colleagues from NIAS, South Eastern Trust and Primary Care @NIAS999 @setrust

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

A really important step for the future of Paramedicine in NI. Good luck everyone and look forward to meeting you tomorrow. @NIAS999

Andrew Chambers

@drewchambers999

3 years

Absolutely delighted to welcome the first group of paramedic students to Ulster University for the start of the first ever BSc (Hons) degree in NI.👨‍🎓

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Tina describing the care and compassion shown by @NIAS999 staff everyday to patients and their families - appreciated now more than ever. Thank you.

Mark Simpson

@BBCMarkSimpson

4 years

"We will love every patient from every family ... like they're one of our own." Thank you, paramedic Tina Brennan.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

11 months

Thanks to @NIAS999 staff for managing a very busy night, keeping people safe across NI. It was good to speak with some of them at EDs and in the Emergency Control Room.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Great to spend the day with a wonderful PCS crew, David and Stephen. So impressed by their professional and caring approach to patients with complex needs - showing kindness and humour to make the patient experience a very positive one. Thanks and well done. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

A huge thanks to all @NIAS999 staff for your good will and commitment to patient care over the past year. A special thanks to everyone working over the next few days across the HSC and emergency services to care for those in need and keep people safe. Happy Christmas to you all.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

An uplifting afternoon meeting with our latest group of @NIAS999 AAP students. Good luck everyone over the next 3 months and look forward to joining you again in October when you qualify.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Very encouraging to welcome new Emergency Medical Dispatchers and Ambulance Care Assistants to @NIAS999 - both starting their training today. Great to see additional staff to support hard pressed colleagues in the months ahead. Welcome everyone. @niaschair

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

A busy Friday night at @NIAS999 Emergency Control Room. Thanks everyone for all you do to make sure those who need our service get the care they need. @RobertSowney

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Re below finding in Sue Gray report, important we all show respect and courtesy to all support staff. They are essential members of our teams without who services couldn’t be delivered. More importantly, it’s the right thing to do! Huge thanks to all HSC & @NIAS999 support staff

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Congratulations to all our new AAPs who graduated today in the beautiful setting of Magee University. Well done everyone and good luck as you start operational duties. @NIAS999 @niaschair @RosieB_NIAS_Ops

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

So proud of the work this team has done to improve call answering performance over the last year. Every 999 call answered in 5 secs in last 48 hours. Well done everyone. @niaschair @RosieB_NIAS_Ops

NIAS

@NIAS999

3 years

C Ex @mb_nias_cex called into our Emergency Control room to say thanks to staff for their ongoing and magnificent efforts. He was delighted to hear that every single call into NIAS over the past 2 days has been answered within 5 secs. What amazing work. @healthdpt @RobinSwannMoH

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Great to have you both back Barry. What you experienced was truly awful but I’m pleased you feel you were well supported. Hope you had a good first shift - our patients have missed out on your skills at a time when it’s been needed most. Take care. @NIAS999

Barry Costello 💙🚑💨

@ParamedicBarry

2 years

4 months ago my crewmate and I were assaulted on shift while trying to do our job. Today, after amazing support from my family, friends and @NIAS999 I stepped back onto the ambulance to continue doing what I love 💚🚑

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

@neilsincl @NIAS999 NIAS first UK Ambulance Service to introduce Penthrox as a regular option for analgesia for trauma patients. Well done to everyone involved in delivering this improvement for patients. @NigelRuddell @niaschair @healthdpt

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Good to meet with @NIAS999 staff along with Ops Director Rosie Byrne, to thank them in person at the end of a difficult week. Including the wonderful vehicle cleaning operatives who do an amazing job to keep everyone safe. Great team effort!

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

It’s no time since we wished Seamus well for his retirement. We are all shocked and upset by this sad news. He has had a huge impact on hundreds of @NIAS999 staff over the years and on the care provided to the community. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

NIAS

@NIAS999

2 years

Staff across NIAS have learned, with great sadness, of the passing of friend and colleague Seamus McAllister. Seamus, who was hugely popular and well respected, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning following a short illness. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Assaulting health service staff is totally unacceptable. Hopefully custodial sentences will act as a deterrent to others.

Association of Ambulance Chief Executives

@AACE_org

4 years

If so, there can be no complaints. Armagh man who assaulted @NIAS999 female #ambulance worker warned of 'potential of custodial sentence'. >>

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Michael Bloomfield

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11 months

My thoughts are with all the staff affected who we will do all we can to support. Their professionalism, compassion and commitment to care for those who need our service in stark contrast to those who carry out these disgraceful attacks. @NIAS999 #stoptheabusenow

NIAS

@NIAS999

11 months

Eleven of our staff were assaulted over a six hour period during their Tuesday nightshift. To read more, click here:

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Congratulations Laura. Fantastic that you have received this recognition for your many years of dedicated service to the community. So well deserved. @NIAS999 @niaschair

NIAS

@NIAS999

4 years

Congratulations to Laura Coulter, our Area Manager in Western Division, who has received a well deserved recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Laura received the Queen’s Ambulance Medal for her services to health and her community. Well done Laura.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Thanks @ParamedicBarry for having the courage to speak out about the unacceptable level of assaults on @NIAS999 staff. As well as the serious impact on staff it also reduces cover to respond to calls waiting.

UTV Live News

@UTVNews

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@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Many thanks to our @NIFRSOFFICIAL colleagues for their support during these challenging times. @NIAS999 @RosieB_NIAS_Ops @healthdpt

Rosie Byrne

@RosieB_NIAS_Ops

2 years

Delighted to welcome NIFRS colleagues who are receiving training to be able to provide much needed support over coming weeks. Great blue light collaborative working! Thanks to NIFRS for joining us & to NIAS staff for providing training this weekend.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Huge congratulations to @Seanmullan50 on being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s birthday honours. Very well deserved for many dedicated years service to @NIAS999 and the community.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Congratulations Caitlin Mullan on being awarded Exceptional EOC Member at the national Ambulance Leadership Forum. Well deserved recognition for the exceptional work our Control Room staff do in such challenging circumstances. @NIAS999 #ALF2022

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Great to meet the latest cohort of BSc Paramedic students starting today at UU. Another very enthusiastic group who show real passion for their chosen career. We in @NIAS999 look forward to welcoming them for their placements over the next few years. @UlsterHealthSci @healthdpt

Andrew Chambers

@drewchambers999

2 years

Many thanks to ⁦ @mb_nias_cex ⁩, ⁦ @NigelRuddell ⁩ and ⁦ @neilsincl ⁩ for helping to welcome our 2nd Cohort of paramedic students. Yet another milestone in the development of our programme. #ulsterparamedics #UlsterUniSoNP #NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Many thanks to the brilliant @setrust staff at the Ulster Hospital who are making Christmas Day as special as possible for my mother in law, including this lovely goody bag - as well as providing first class care! @roisincoulter @nickipatters

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Looking forward to the first NIAS Staff Recognition Awards tonight to celebrate the amazing work our staff do every day @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Great to visit and say thanks to some of the staff in @NIAS999 Resource Centre and stores today - essential functions to support the delivery of ambulance services. Often unseen but always appreciated. Thanks everyone.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

A very busy night for @NIAS999 operational and Control Room staff. Good to meet with many of them tonight with @RobertSowney and thank them for their amazing work to keep people safe. @niaschair

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Visit by @BorisJohnson @BrandonLewis and @RobinSwannMoH to thank @nias99 staff for their fantastic work during Covid-19 was greatly appreciated by the staff who attended. Thanks for coming and hope you all enjoyed the visit.

NIAS

@NIAS999

4 years

@mb_nias_cex was delighted to present @BorisJohnson with an image captured on canvas by NIAS AAP @mcclughan_emma during covid. The PM and @BrandonLewis were at NIAS for a visit hosted by @RobinSwannMoH to say thanks to NIAS staff for all their efforts.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

A positive start to the week meeting the latest group of 25 AAP students. Good luck for your training everyone and I look forward to meeting you in person soon. @NIAS999 @RosieB_NIAS_Ops @niaschair

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Training complete for Carnlough firefighters following yesterday’s announcement by @RobinSwannMoH to allow co-responding to commence. Thanks @stephresus and team. @NIAS999 @NIFRSOFFICIAL #MaggiesCall

Stephanie Leckey RN

@stephresus

2 years

Carnlough Firefighters trained today in prep for Co-responding. Immediate adult life support✅ Immediate child & infant life support✅Airway management & adjuncts✅Choking✅ partnership working✅ saving lives✅

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 months

As most of us look forward to a few days rest with family and friends, huge thanks to NI HSC staff working over the holiday period, and our partners in @NIFRSOFFICIAL and @PoliceServiceNI keeping people safe. Special thanks to my @NIAS999 colleagues. Happy Christmas to you all

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Happy Mother’s Day to all the @NIAS999 mums especially those working today and to everyone who take the tough but correct decision not to visit their mum today. That’s the best gift we can give them and everyone.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

Significant planning over the past few days and the dedication and good will of @NIAS999 staff who as always go above and beyond to put the needs of patients first have ensured effective service across NI. Thanks to everyone.

BBC News NI

@BBCNewsNI

5 years

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) chief executive Michael Bloomfield ( @mb_nias_cex ) warns of potential delays to response times over the weekend due to crew shortages. Read more here:

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Disgraceful, yet they continue to provide high quality, professional care and treatment to everyone who needs it. #StopTheAbuseNow

86% of Northern Ireland paramedics felt threatened while on duty: survey

HEALTH Minister Robin Swann said it is “absolutely unacceptable” that four out of five (86%) Ambulance Service paramedics surveyed in Northern Ireland have...

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Absolutely the unsung heroes who have one of the most challenging roles in the ambulance service - the frontline staff who are the first point of contact for people in distress. Thanks for everything you do. @NIAS999

NIAS

@NIAS999

4 years

This is International Control Room Week when we get a chance to say thank you to all those #unsungheroes who are there to take calls when the bottom falls out of your world. Theirs is the calm reassuring voice that immediately makes a terrible situation seem better. Thank you all

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

2 years

Our own Chris Clarke opening the excellent @204Field Clinical Study Day. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

At the end of International Control Room Week thanks to all @NIAS999 Emergency and Non-emergency Control staff who do a fantastic job every day saving lives. The unseen heroes who have one of the most challenging roles in the ambulance service. Huge thanks for everything you do.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

A fantastic team who have achieved so much and will now apply their skills to care for patients during the pandemic. Look forward to the HEMS service resuming very soon to save lives and limbs.

@AirAmbulanceNI

4 years

Along with @NIAS999 we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend our service. We are proud that our clinical staff will be redeployed working on the frontline during the current public health emergency. Please read the full story here:

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

7 months

A well received opening address by Peter May at #NICON23 , open, frank and challenging. Described the current situation as unacceptable for patients and unsustainable for staff. @healthdpt @HSC_NI

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Very welcome recognition by @RobinSwannMoH of how exhausted staff across the HSC are, how they are hurting, and their frustration at not being able to do their jobs the way they want to due to the ongoing very challenging circumstances. They are doing amazing work. @NIAS999

Department of Health

@healthdpt

3 years

📹 Health Minister emphasises scale of pressures on HSC staff. ‘Our staff are exhausted, burnt out and yet the pressures will increase..’

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Delighted to launch our strategy to improve services for patients, develop our staff and support the wider HSC Transformation programme. @NIAS999 @niaschair @healthdpt

NIAS

@NIAS999

4 years

We launched our strategy to 2026- caring today, planning for tomorrow - in Ballymena HQ today. We want by 2026 to become “THE employer of choice” delivering better for patients by developing our staff and improving our infrastructure, engagement and technology. It starts today

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

5 years

@NIAS999 Having spent several hours in Control last night I saw how busy and professional all our staff were. In stark contrast to those who carry out unacceptable assaults on those who are trying to help them. Yet again I condemn such behaviour and wish the staff a speedy recovery.

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

4 years

Delighted to welcome Maxine to our senior team and look forward to working with her in taking forward our ambitious transformation plan when the current challenges are behind us.

NIAS

@NIAS999

4 years

NIAS is delighted to welcome Maxine Paterson to the team as Director of Planning, Performance and Corporate Services. We know @MaxinePaterson9 brings a wealth of experience to the role which will be of great benefit to NIAS, particularly in these challenging times. Welcome Maxine

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

6 years

Thanks to @hscpermsec for meeting with HEMS team today to hear about the excellent work they've done during first year of operation. @NIAS999

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Michael Bloomfield

@mb_nias_cex

3 years

Link to our full statement below. Hopefully people will pay attention to its message to help make sure our services are able to care for those who need them in the New Year. @NIAS999 @BelfastTrust @NHSCTrust @SouthernHSCT @setrust @WesternHSCTrust

Northern Trust

@NHSCTrust

3 years

The Chief Executives of the six Health and Social Care Trusts have issued a stark warning about unbearable pressures across the system in Northern Ireland, in the event of a probable further #COVID19 spike in early January. Read more:

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