Jason Killens KAM
@jasonkillens.bsky.social
🚑 Chief Executive WelshAmbulance | 🚑 Chair AACE | 🎓 Honorary Professor Swansea Uni |🎖️OStJ |🏋️♂️Often found in the gym
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"The ambulance service is more than just an emergency responder."
As #ambulance leaders gathered at #ALF2025, @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social tells The #EmergencyServices Times how the #ambulance sector is taking a greater role in leading and co-designing #UEC provision. ⬇️
As #ambulance leaders gathered at #ALF2025, @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social tells The #EmergencyServices Times how the #ambulance sector is taking a greater role in leading and co-designing #UEC provision. ⬇️
The ambulance service is more than just an emergency responder - Emergency Services Times
Association of Ambulance Chief Executives Chair Jason Killens talks to Emergency Services Times about how the ambulance sector is taking on a greater role in leading and co-designing urgent and emerge...
emergencyservicestimes.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
"The ambulance service is more than just an emergency responder."
As #ambulance leaders gathered at #ALF2025, @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social tells The #EmergencyServices Times how the #ambulance sector is taking a greater role in leading and co-designing #UEC provision. ⬇️
As #ambulance leaders gathered at #ALF2025, @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social tells The #EmergencyServices Times how the #ambulance sector is taking a greater role in leading and co-designing #UEC provision. ⬇️
Today we have welcomed changes to how we will manage some emergency calls in Wales. They’ll enable us to focus on what’s important for patients in improving their outcomes.
March 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Today we have welcomed changes to how we will manage some emergency calls in Wales. They’ll enable us to focus on what’s important for patients in improving their outcomes.
Caught with the serious face on in interviews for the telly news later today.
March 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Caught with the serious face on in interviews for the telly news later today.
Proud of @welshambulance.bsky.social colleagues who held our first Ramadan Iftar event tonight as we joined Muslim colleagues breaking fast. We heard from the Muslim Council of Wales and learnt much about the the importance of Ramanda.
#ramadan
#ramadan
March 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Proud of @welshambulance.bsky.social colleagues who held our first Ramadan Iftar event tonight as we joined Muslim colleagues breaking fast. We heard from the Muslim Council of Wales and learnt much about the the importance of Ramanda.
#ramadan
#ramadan
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Thrilled to share our 2025 Cultural Calendar, a resource for our #ambulance trusts, staff & #volunteers.
We hope it will support the sector to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the #diversity in our teams and in the communities we serve.
> aace.org.uk/news/aace-pu...
We hope it will support the sector to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the #diversity in our teams and in the communities we serve.
> aace.org.uk/news/aace-pu...
January 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thrilled to share our 2025 Cultural Calendar, a resource for our #ambulance trusts, staff & #volunteers.
We hope it will support the sector to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the #diversity in our teams and in the communities we serve.
> aace.org.uk/news/aace-pu...
We hope it will support the sector to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of the #diversity in our teams and in the communities we serve.
> aace.org.uk/news/aace-pu...
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💡 Upskilling paramedics through placements in other settings is a simple and effective way to safely reduce avoidable conveyance to hospital – from around 60% to 30%.
We did some filming in North Wales where the system is successfully improving care for patients and reducing pressure on services.
We did some filming in North Wales where the system is successfully improving care for patients and reducing pressure on services.
Advanced paramedic rotational placement models in Wales
How experience in primary care is empowering and informing decision making for advanced paramedics and reducing avoidable conveyance to hospital.
buff.ly
February 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
💡 Upskilling paramedics through placements in other settings is a simple and effective way to safely reduce avoidable conveyance to hospital – from around 60% to 30%.
We did some filming in North Wales where the system is successfully improving care for patients and reducing pressure on services.
We did some filming in North Wales where the system is successfully improving care for patients and reducing pressure on services.
An interesting and sadly all to familiar thread in this annual leave reading with the cultural journey our sector is on. Some thought provoking stuff and a helpful reminder that leadership is about service not self.
January 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
An interesting and sadly all to familiar thread in this annual leave reading with the cultural journey our sector is on. Some thought provoking stuff and a helpful reminder that leadership is about service not self.
Earlier this week on behalf of @aace.org.uk James and I spoke to BBC Breakfast about the shocking rate of assaults on ambulance workers across the UK with one assault every 30 minutes occurring. Find out more here: aace.org.uk/news/violent...
January 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Earlier this week on behalf of @aace.org.uk James and I spoke to BBC Breakfast about the shocking rate of assaults on ambulance workers across the UK with one assault every 30 minutes occurring. Find out more here: aace.org.uk/news/violent...
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. @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social was on #BBC Breakfast today highlighting the profound impact of abuse on #ambulance staff, and made a plea to the public to ensure that staff are treated with deserved respect, and can #WorkWithoutFear.
Read our statement aace.org.uk/news/violent...
Read our statement aace.org.uk/news/violent...
January 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
. @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social was on #BBC Breakfast today highlighting the profound impact of abuse on #ambulance staff, and made a plea to the public to ensure that staff are treated with deserved respect, and can #WorkWithoutFear.
Read our statement aace.org.uk/news/violent...
Read our statement aace.org.uk/news/violent...
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The current situation across the NHS is 'very difficult' & creating pressure on A&E departments warns @nhsconfed.bsky.social CEO Matthew Taylor, with the gap between capacity and demand made worse by crumbling buildings & the relentless pressure on social care @channel4news.bsky.social 👇
December 31, 2024 at 6:13 PM
The current situation across the NHS is 'very difficult' & creating pressure on A&E departments warns @nhsconfed.bsky.social CEO Matthew Taylor, with the gap between capacity and demand made worse by crumbling buildings & the relentless pressure on social care @channel4news.bsky.social 👇
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Only call 999 in emergencies to help ‘severe pressure’, ambulance chiefs urge www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/lond...
Only call 999 in emergencies to help ‘severe pressure’, ambulance chiefs urge
The London Ambulance Service said that, between 2am and 3am on New Year’s Day 2024, a 999 call was received every 11 seconds.
www.independent.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Only call 999 in emergencies to help ‘severe pressure’, ambulance chiefs urge www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/lond...
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Welsh ambulance chief urges New Year’s Eve revellers to drink less
Welsh ambulance chief urges New Year’s Eve revellers to drink less
Plea to partygoers comes as service struggles to handle ongoing ‘critical incident’ with patients facing delays
The chief executive of the Welsh ambulance service has urged New Year’s Eve revellers to drink in moderation and eat before they begin…
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Welsh ambulance chief urges New Year’s Eve revellers to drink less
Congratulations to this Fab Four and to all those recognised in this New Years Honours list. #NewYearsHonours
. @aace.org.uk Chair @jasonkillens.bsky.social congratulates #ambulance sector employees recognised for their dedication in the King’s #NewYearHonoursList, and gives thanks for their outstanding efforts, input and impact.
>> aace.org.uk/news/uk-ambu...
#NHS #KingsHonours #NewYearHonours
>> aace.org.uk/news/uk-ambu...
#NHS #KingsHonours #NewYearHonours
December 31, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Congratulations to this Fab Four and to all those recognised in this New Years Honours list. #NewYearsHonours
Pressure across the NHS from high numbers of flu/COVID cases has led to delays at emergency departments affecting our ability to respond. Thank you to our fab #TeamWAST staff/volunteers for all that you are doing in challenging times. Sorry to patients who’ve had to wait as a result of the pressure.
Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident
Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident
The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident after a huge increase in demand across the emergency services.
news.sky.com
December 31, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Pressure across the NHS from high numbers of flu/COVID cases has led to delays at emergency departments affecting our ability to respond. Thank you to our fab #TeamWAST staff/volunteers for all that you are doing in challenging times. Sorry to patients who’ve had to wait as a result of the pressure.
Great visit to @eastenglandamb.bsky.social with @annaparry.bsky.social this afternoon. Joined the last managers briefing of the year by CEO Neill and there is much for the team to be proud of in what’s been achieved this year.
December 18, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Great visit to @eastenglandamb.bsky.social with @annaparry.bsky.social this afternoon. Joined the last managers briefing of the year by CEO Neill and there is much for the team to be proud of in what’s been achieved this year.
First time back here in nearly 10 years and I still get recognised by the security guy at reception. Thanks for your assistance @danielelkeles.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 5:48 PM
First time back here in nearly 10 years and I still get recognised by the security guy at reception. Thanks for your assistance @danielelkeles.bsky.social
Great workshop yesterday with colleagues @aace.org.uk and senior leaders across the UK ambulance sector on our submission in response to the NHSE 10 year plan and what the ambulance service role in that can be. There is more on how we see the future in our sector vision: aace.org.uk/a-vision-for...
December 17, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Great workshop yesterday with colleagues @aace.org.uk and senior leaders across the UK ambulance sector on our submission in response to the NHSE 10 year plan and what the ambulance service role in that can be. There is more on how we see the future in our sector vision: aace.org.uk/a-vision-for...
Good news. Congratulations Salman.
A longstanding executive has been appointed to lead an ambulance service, making him the sector’s only chief executive with a minority ethnic background.
www.hsj.co.uk/leadership/t...
www.hsj.co.uk/leadership/t...
Trust appoints sector’s only minority ethnic CEO
A longstanding executive has been appointed to lead an ambulance service, making him the sector's only chief executive with a minority ethnic background.
www.hsj.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Good news. Congratulations Salman.
Interesting research here suggesting some health benefits from frontline ambulance work although there is much to do on other risk factors around long shifts etc
Taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer’s
www.thetimes.com/article/3183...
Taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer’s
www.thetimes.com/article/3183...
Taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer’s
Using your brain, and not a GPS, to navigate the world may ward off dementia — although sitting in a car all day probably isn’t great for physical health
www.thetimes.com
December 17, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Interesting research here suggesting some health benefits from frontline ambulance work although there is much to do on other risk factors around long shifts etc
Taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer’s
www.thetimes.com/article/3183...
Taxi and ambulance drivers less likely to die from Alzheimer’s
www.thetimes.com/article/3183...
Take a listen here to the managing director of Association Ambulance Chief Executives @annaparry.bsky.social as she chats to @nhsconfed.bsky.social about ambulance pressures this winter.
www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/hold...
www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/hold...
Holding NHS leaders to account: how far should journalists go?
Anna Parry on ambulance winter waiting times, Alastair McLellan on NHS leadership and quick-fire questions for Patricia Miller.
www.nhsconfed.org
December 12, 2024 at 7:27 AM
Take a listen here to the managing director of Association Ambulance Chief Executives @annaparry.bsky.social as she chats to @nhsconfed.bsky.social about ambulance pressures this winter.
www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/hold...
www.nhsconfed.org/podcast/hold...
Delighted to join colleagues from St John Ambulance Cymru tonight in Cardiff for their annual Christmas Carol Concert. Our #TeamWAST partnership with SJAC is strategically important to us and it’s always good to support and thank their brilliant volunteers. Diolch.
December 11, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Delighted to join colleagues from St John Ambulance Cymru tonight in Cardiff for their annual Christmas Carol Concert. Our #TeamWAST partnership with SJAC is strategically important to us and it’s always good to support and thank their brilliant volunteers. Diolch.
Assaults on emergency workers are up 9% in the last year. As we approach the festive period we want people to have a good time but ask the public to work #WithUsNotAgainstUs as our people can’t fight for your life if they are fighting for their own. #TeamWAST
ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202...
ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202...
'It was the first and only time I've pressed the panic strip' – Christmas plea by emergency workers after rise in assaults
More than 3,000 assaults were committed in the 12 months to June 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of nine per cent.
ambulance.nhs.wales
December 11, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Assaults on emergency workers are up 9% in the last year. As we approach the festive period we want people to have a good time but ask the public to work #WithUsNotAgainstUs as our people can’t fight for your life if they are fighting for their own. #TeamWAST
ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202...
ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202...
So proud of #TeamWAST colleagues who provide our Wish Ambulance to end of life patients by volunteering their own time offering special moments to those with terminal illness and their families. Read more about the brilliant work they do here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
End-of-life care dying wishes are granted by paramedics
Bride Jess was ready to cancel the wedding - but the help allowed people to say goodbye to her dad.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2024 at 10:43 AM
So proud of #TeamWAST colleagues who provide our Wish Ambulance to end of life patients by volunteering their own time offering special moments to those with terminal illness and their families. Read more about the brilliant work they do here:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
