Emergency Services Expert elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences

AN emergency services management expert from Edge Hill University has been made a fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (ACSS) in recognition of his impactful research.

Professor Paresh Wankhade's internationally recognised research centres on providing practical policy recommendations to improve emergency services. His research has been drawn into sharp focus by recent NHS challenges affecting ambulance waiting times and causing prolonged delays for Hospital beds. 

The NHS crisis and potential solutions were also the focus of his book, Emergency Services Management, published in January. Among his recommendations for improvement were allocating more funds to the ambulance service, better mental health support for NHS staff, faster implementation of new technologies and an update to the 999 call system. 

Professor Wankhade said:- "Becoming a fellow of the ACSS is a great honour. To me, social sciences research means addressing complex challenges, improving society and making life easier, and in terms of the NHS and emergency services, this is more important than ever. Researching emergency services through a social science lens can provide valuable insights into the complex interplay between these services and society, helping to improve their effectiveness, equity, and overall impact on communities. The Academy's connections with colleagues and academics working on similar projects worldwide will undoubtedly aid me as I work to address some of the NHS's major challenges."

The Academy's Fellowship comprises leading social scientists whose expertise covers the breadth of the social sciences, and their practice and research addresses some of the major challenges facing communities, society, places and economies. 

Fellows are selected through an independent peer review, which recognises their excellence and impact, including:- their wider contributions to social sciences for public benefit. 

Professor Wankhade is also the Editor-In-Chief of the International Journal of Emergency Services has published widely in top academic journals and professional publications on strategic leadership and organisational culture. Find out more about Professor Wankhade on his research profile.

To discover more about courses at Edge Hill, please visit:- EHU.AC.UK/study.

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Damien Moore MP encourages local community organisations across Southport to apply for DHSC Automated External Defibrillators fund for life saving community defibrillators

COMMUNITY organisations across Southport can apply to the £1,000,000 national defibrillator fund, providing an additional 1,000 community based defibrillators across the UK. Community sponsored applications will be submitted to the Smarter Social and London Hearts Charity, with successful Southport applicants demonstrating both community support and AED location feasibility. 

Please apply at the following link: DHSC Community Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fund online at:- DefibGrant.Co.UK.

Damien Moore, Member of Parliament for Southport constituency, said:- "Working with local community representatives and the Department of Health and Social Care, the Conservative Government have announced an additional £1,000,000 funding package for additional 1,000 community-based Automated External Defibrillators (AED)'s across Southport and the wider UK. With the proven deployment of community based AED's increasing pulmonary event survivability by 40%, it's essential for the Government and the Department of Health and Social Care to invest in our local healthcare service and equipment provision. I will continue to work closely with local healthcare professionals and AED activists to support community sponsored AED applications, while continuing to advocate for improved paediatric A&E services, ensuring Southport remains a centre of healthcare excellence."