Great Western Ambulance Service
Great Western Ambulance Service
The Great Western Ambulance Service (GWAS) was a National Health Service (NHS) trust that provided emergency medical services in the South West England region of the United Kingdom.
Pronunciation
Great Western Ambulance Service: /ɡreɪt ˈwɛstərn æmˈbʊləns ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Etymology
The term "Great Western" refers to the geographical area in the South West of England where the service operated. "Ambulance Service" is a common term used to describe organizations that provide emergency medical services.
History
The GWAS was formed on 1 April 2006, following the merger of the Avon, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire ambulance services. It ceased operations on 1 February 2013, when it was merged into the South Western Ambulance Service.
Related Terms
- Emergency medical services: A service providing acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients in a medical emergency, often in the field.
- National Health Service: The publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.
- South Western Ambulance Service: The NHS Foundation Trust responsible for providing ambulance services in the South West England region, following the merger of the Great Western Ambulance Service.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Great Western Ambulance Service
- Wikipedia's article - Great Western Ambulance Service
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