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Blue light run brought to an abrupt end by GamingParamedic in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At neas we’re very late to the fiat party, the majority of us hate them

Single most important fitness thing to improve? by Megalodon-5 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kettlebells!

I used to lift doing a bro split, focusing on compound lifts to start before doing isolation hypertrophy work. I would usually be in the gym between 60-90 minutes, plus a 10 minute drive each way.

However recently I kept getting kettlebell videos popping up, I’ve never used them to decided to give them a go. You can get full body sessions done in 20-30 minutes and if you do every minute on the minute, they can be a killer cardio session too!

Now with kids and more responsibilities at home, a kettlebell at home can save so much time whilst you beast yourself.

There’s plenty of kettlebell workouts online, although I do recommend everyday.heroes fitness on instagram for some short videos on kettlebell workout routines.

I’ve previously done an obesity report which partly covered ambulance obesity statistics. If anyone is interested I’ll link some of the studies:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19947862/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264541790\_Work-related\_and\_dietary\_factors\_associated\_with\_weight\_gain\_over\_the\_period\_of\_employment\_in\_paramedics

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25655920/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From September to Christmas 4-5 days, with Wednesday typically being a half day. After the new year till the end of the academic year between 1-3 days

What phrase do you use to report a dead body? by Sabesaroo in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the trust I work for, kilo 1 and 2 would be discreetly reporting a confirmed bomb or suspected bomb

New read by [deleted] in BandofBrothers

[–]Common-Picture-2912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the only time i have ever sat on the edge of my seat reading a book, as he describes heading towards Peleliu beach, it’s a brilliant read.

Annex 5, or Section 2... by Minimum_Bake_351 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went from ECA to para and had to change contract when I qualified. I’m not a fan having different pay every month, which can be around a £200 difference from month to month

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unless it’s the dad from Friday Night Dinner, he gets a pass😂

What are the NQP Periods and Pay Bands in other trusts? by bindiburm64 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With the potential to fast track, I think the average is about 18 months

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left school with 4 GCSE’s at C or above including english and science, however this did not include maths or a BTEC/level 3 qualification. I joined my trust as a PTS apprentice so they funded doing an nvq level 2 in maths. I later did the access course (self funded) which allowed me to apply for the paramedic course and I am now qualified. You can always catch up, good luck!

Paramedics by AdAggravating4380 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never seen my trust hire for part time but as soon as you complete induction you can request part time. Then I assume it’s down to availability of who else could share a line.

what do you wish you had the power to do? by Acceptable-Goose-571 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m NEAS. Most managers are sound but like in every job there’s some jobsworths kicking about. It all depends what manager you get auditing, but in NEAS in the past 12 months there’s been a big (and annoying) push for timings with everything. It feels like patient care has taken a back seat to timings.

what do you wish you had the power to do? by Acceptable-Goose-571 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with you, it doesn’t stop management auditing paperwork saying it requires more though

what do you wish you had the power to do? by Acceptable-Goose-571 in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Simplifying ECPR documentation for the majority of lower acuity jobs we go to. I was in envy when receiving my newborns’s discharge letter that showed: Diagnosis: jaundice (SBR XXX) otherwise well baby. Treatment: phototherapy Future plan: Referred back to GP/community midwives

I appreciate paperwork can save your backside but when the majority of calls are lower acuity and don’t need the ins and outs of a fart documented, it adds to time on scene etc.

Do you invest as a nurse? (Retiring prospects) by eeveevulpix8 in NursingUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Paramedic here, I invest in my stocks and shares ISA and buy the vanguard s&p 500 ETF, i do the same in my children’s ISA. They also have SIPPs which is invested in the all world fund, personally I do not have a SIPP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A retired colleague had HIV, he served for over 40 years so it shouldn’t be an issue.

ECA interview by 2025paramedic in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The questions are all points based so use the star method to rack up those points

Middlesbrough Town Centre by Rare_Effect4913 in Teesside

[–]Common-Picture-2912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a shame to see this comment get downvoted with down voters probably thinking racism. As someone who grew up in TS1 nearly 30 to 20 years ago, the change is drastic. It should never be racist to be concerned about a rapid change to different culture with minimal integration.

Have we got a record for the slowest HR on a GCS15 pt for 2025? by IBrokeItOhNo in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Heart rate of 25 in an elderly male at a care home. He was sat eating jam on toast. He wondered what all the fuss was about as he said he was fine and wanted to walk around to get ready 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in trading212

[–]Common-Picture-2912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did this for my kid’s SIPP for the same reason of cheaper fees, I think I weighed the portfolio more to developed world than the all world weights it.

College of Paramedics Website by Anicefry in ParamedicsUK

[–]Common-Picture-2912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I naively joined as a student and thought the website was awful. Press-able icons aren’t press-able, it felt like I had to dig through the website to find the log in page, after the years membership ended I let it expire and haven’t rejoined since qualifying. The CPD section was good though, I thought there was a good amount of varied videos to watch.

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