Ambulance Services Benevolent Fund

"BELLS, TWO TONES & SIRENS "

Bells, Two Tones and Sirens, written by Gordon Enstone, is a personal insight, into the day-to-day operations of the Ambulance Service. From the start of basic training in 1964, through to the Paramedic Ambulance Service of the 1990’s.

From murders and suicides, to delivering babies; Major incidents involving train & plane crashes to serious accidents on the roads and motorways of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. It also describes the humorous side of the job as well as some of the politics in running one of the Emergency services. This book describes a long and dedicated career spanning 34 years, and takes a look at what Ambulance and Paramedic personnel deal with frequently in their daily working lives.

Gordon is a Trustee of the ASBF and will be donating some of the money received for the purchase of the book to the Benevolent Fund. Why not buy a good read and support the fund at the same time.
Click on the image of the book below.

Link to Bells, Two Tones and Sirens Web Site

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"BLUE LIGHTS AND LONG NIGHTS"

Les Pringle joined the Birmingham Metropolitan Ambulance Service in 1977 and retired recently from West Midlands Ambulance Service where he was a Paramedic. His first book, "Blue Lights and Long Nights" quickly sold out its first print run. He is now writing the sequel. Filled with warmth and humour, Blue Lights and Long Nights takes us back to a time when lonely old ladies could call 999 and have a cup of tea waiting when the drivers turned up for a chat; when learning to drive the ambulance meant going out for one test drive and managing not to hit a pedestrian; and every day brought a glimpse into other people's lives. From dosshouses to domestics, from a mother’s grief to high-rise drug dens, Les Pringle brings us all of human life, and death, at its best and at its worst. Gripping, poignant and darkly funny, Blue Lights and Long Nights is an affectionate, warm-hearted look at a world gone by.

Click on the image below to see how you can get a copy of this book

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THANK YOU TO ALL OUR DVD SPONSORS

The ASBF thanks the following companies for their generous sponsorship towards the making of our very first promotional film. This is a vital part of an ASBF strategic programme aimed at promoting the work and fund raising needs of the Charity, which is ‘ Caring for the Carers’.

Without their support these programmes would not have been possible. The logos of the companies act as links to their web sites - why not pay them a visit and see if you can support them by sourcing items that you need from them.

Excelerate - Data Video Voice Internet via Satellite & Wireless

SOME MORE USEFUL LINKS
Just click on the Logo and it will take you to their web site.


What the organisation concerned says about its role/purpose	Link
Age Concern "Serving the needs of older people"
Ambulance Today An online version of the popular Ambulance Today magazine is now available free on line. Click on the magazine logo on the right and register to have your copy delivered direct to your in box five times a year.
Association of Professional Ambulance Personnel "To seek to ensure equality of treatment and fair representation for all members and to work for the elimination of discrimination on grounds of race, gender, sexuality, gender identity, diability, age or creed"
The Ambulance Service Institute "To promote, advance and encourage the education and training for the benefit of the public of persons engaged in the Ambulance Service."
The Ambulance Service Union "The ASU is a trade union by name which is run by ambulance staff for ambulance staff."
British Paramedic Association "Our main areas for befefit to members lie in the philosophy that as a professions we shall work towards undertaking responsibility for our own professional future."
Bupa "There is a 30% discount available to members of the Ambulance Service and in addition Bupa will make a donation to the A.S.B.F, for everybody signing up to membership through this link"
Citizens Advice Bureau "The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice from over 3,200 locations and by influencing policymakers."
Charities Aid Foundation "We've been the champions of effective giving for over 30 years."
Charity Commission "Our aim is to provide the best possible regulation of.......charities in order to increase....efficiency and effectiveness and public confidence and trust in them."
Counselling Directory "'Find a counsellor or psychotherapist in your area with Counselling Directory. You can search the directory by your postcode, town or county to find your local counsellor or psychotherapist. Each individual or organisation listed on the site is fully qualified and insured. This is a free and confidential site for all to use."
CPDme “CPDme Provide an online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio building service for anyone working in Health & Social Care from the NHS, Private Sector, Emergency Services, Armed Forces and Voluntary Sector. CPDme is an affordable easy to use service that can be accessed 24/7 on your home or work computer, laptop, iPad, smart phones etc.”
Cruse "Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss"
Friends and Relations precious memories are priceless... that's why we've made it FREE to create a simple, personal Dedication Page here on friendsandrelations.com for a sadly missed loved one. This is the online sanctuary, totally free of advertising clutter, where we celebrate the precious memories of those who have left us. This free-of-charge dedication includes up to 1,500 words and 10 photographs. And, to commemorate your visit, if you wish, you can make a donation to a charity of your choice.
EveryClick "Everyclick enables everyone to access effective and engaging ways to give online to any UK Charity."
Institute of Fund Raising "The professional body for UK fund raising."
Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Services "We are one of the leading providers of health and social care education in the U.K."
London Ambulance Service Retirement Association "LASRA is an association for all retired former members of the London Ambulance Service. Its aims are to keep members in touch via reunions and locally arranged get-togethers. It also provides welfare and convalescence support for any members who are in need of such help. A Newsletter is circulated three times a year"
Mesothelioma Survival Rate While emergency response units have one of the most dangerous careers, you may think their main concern would be the situation at hand. There are also environmental hazards that are often overlooked while out in the field. Despite removal efforts, countless homes, schools and workplaces remain laden with asbestos. Once commonly used in construction between 1945 and 1980, asbestos that is destroyed or burned can cause fibers to be easily released into the air exposing surrounding individuals; this inevitably could cause Mesothelioma cancer
Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance The web's leading resource for those affected by asbestos exposure and mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma Center Our website has the most up to date information on asbestos and mesothelioma; with information ranging from a complete list of symptoms, treatment options and steps to take after a diagnosis.
RestUK "REST UK aims to provide stress massage for rescuers at critical incidents in the UK and worldwide by means of chair massage and aromatherapy."
Retired Ambulance Personnel "This web site has been set up to keep alive the camaraderie built up in the Ambulance Service over the years."
Remember a Charity "By far the most cost effective way to support your favourite charity is through a gift in your will."
Safe Response Safe Response is a company that provides signage for use by Retained Emergency Services Personnel e.g. Community First Responders, On Call Doctors; Retained Firefighters; Coastguards etc. to enable them to indicate to other road users that they are on an emergency call.
Samaritans "Samaritans is a confidential emotional support service for anyone in the Uk and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experinencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide."
Simon Weston "This unassuming but extraordinary man continues to inspire and humble with his story that came out of the Falklands conflict."
StayWise "Our aim is to collate existing educational resources from emergency services and other agencies from around the country and present them here for use by teachers and service personnel."
Unison "......the professional group for Unisons ambulance and paramedic members......"