How we safeguard vulnerable people in our service

In the final episode of the season 2 of the RTB (Return to Base) podcast series, we talk to Nichola Howard, named lead professional for safeguarding children at NEAS talks about how we safeguard vulnerable people in our service with the support of all of our teams. 

A paediatric nurse and health visitor by background, Nichola explains what her team are doing in the background when one of our call handlers or crews makes a referral and how they work with other agencies to share information to protect the vulnerable. 

What is RTB?

RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, NEAS team members James Atkinson, Jason O'Connell or Mark Selling speak to expert colleagues to try and answer some of the big questions staff members have about working in the ambulance service, from day-to-day issues like mental health and the importance of speaking up, to big picture ideas like the future of paramedicine.