So, you are in Melbourne and it is a hot summer's day. Us poor northern hemisphere types need somewhere to cool off... perhaps a place where good ice cream is not far away, or where there is a pool of water to dip your hot toes. Here are some of the best spots! The Half … Continue reading Slip Slop Slurp
Author: maireaddoyle
Thursday 14 July 2005
Noon on Thursday 14 July 2005. It is difficult to believe that a week has passed already since the bombings last week. The entire staff of London Ambulance Service HQ stand together outside the building while our chaplain says a few words. Twelve o'clock arrives and it seems like the whole city has come to … Continue reading Thursday 14 July 2005
In Case of Emergency
East Anglian Ambulance Service here in the UK have launched a national "In Case of Emergency (ICE)" campaign with the support of Falklands war hero Simon Weston and in association with Vodafone's annual life savers award. The idea is that you store the word "I C E" in your mobile phone address book, and against … Continue reading In Case of Emergency
Friday 8 July 2005
Yesterday was tough. The incident started when the top 100 managers at LAS were congregated at a nearby football ground (Millwall) so at least the response was quick. I was on gold control at HQ (sounds infinitely more exciting than it was) which involved running up and down from gold control in our conference room … Continue reading Friday 8 July 2005
Máiréad Doyle 