Just over a week since we launched our mental health response vehicles which saw 5 ambulance resources dedicated to meet mental health needs introduced or extended. The team saw in excess of 200 patients in their first week.

Wishing all WMAS staff today a very merry Christmas - and for those working a chance to experience the joy and peace of Christmas despite being in the midst of our patient’s emergency calls for help this festive season.

Hitting the ground running! On shift as WMAS's Specialist Mental Health Paramedic. Remember, help is always available. If you're facing a mental health crisis, these resources can offer support and guidance. Reach out, you're not alone. #WMAS #MentalHealthAwareness

Last week saw us cross the 1 month mark since the West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou Mental Health Response Vehicles (MHRVs) went live, in the first month the 5 teams across the region were assigned to over 700 cases! Improving our response to patients with Mental Health Concerns. AM #MHRV

Our Mental Health Response Vehicles have been active since December, but yesterday saw West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou rolling out the first of a new national specification of vehicles, which help us to offer a better patient experience. AM #MHRV

Time to talk day is coming up this Thursday, 1st Feb. Organised by Mind & Rethink Mental Illness it aims to encourage us all to have conversations about our mental health and reminding us that the more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone timetotalkday.co.uk AM

Today is Time to Talk Day. A day for us all to start a conversation about mental health. Talking about mental health isn't easy. But a conversation has the power to change lives. #TimeToTalk

During the second month of our #MHRVs being operational, they have attended 695 cases and, possibly more importantly, have only needed to convey <10% A&Es, further improving our response to patients with Mental Health concerns by referring them to the right services. AM

Apologies for the lack of recent content. Our team has been actively responding to patients in a mental health crisis, providing emergency paramedic support and exploring community resources to alleviate the strain on A&E services.#MentalHealthMatters #CrisisSupport

We’re proud to be supporting #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 2024! 💚🙌 It’s a chance to challenge stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Stephen, one of our Dudley paramedics, has shared his story with neurodiversity as part of #NCW.

#DidYouKnow domestic abuse increases by 26% when England play? ⚽ AND if they lose this increases to 38%. Domestic abuse is NEVER ok. If you need help or are worried about a loved one📞 the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals. The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line. england.nhs.uk/2024/08/nhs-11…

In celebration of both #999Day and #EvDay, Did you know that our Mental Health Response Vehicles (MHRVs) are all EVs? With a range over 200 miles, they are operational in both urban conurbations like Birmingham and Stoke-on-Trent as well as rural areas such as Shrops and Worcs

This World Suicide Prevention Day, remember you don’t have to go through tough times alone. Please save and share ❤️

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Mental Health Paramedic, Tony Sutton is encouraging everyone to start up a conversation around mental health and suicide. Tony said: "It's OK not to be OK. If you are worried about someone, please have the conversation and don't be afraid

Proud of the amazing work that this team are doing to improve the experience and outcomes of patients who present to the ambulance service in mental health crisis

Mental health struggles are difficult no matter what day of the year they happen. 🫂 Did you know we have specialist Mental Health Response Vehicles to respond to patients experiencing mental distress or ill health? #BlueMonday is a myth, but the support you can get from West