RTB: How we’re supporting crews to prevent unnecessary emergency department admissions

In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to clinical pathways lead Simon Kelly about the support he and his team provide to frontline ambulance crews, ensuring they have viable alternative options to the emergency department for their patients.

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What is RTB?

RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, operational colleagues from across the service speak to experts within their field 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.