Search and Rescue Policy and Usage

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North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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Bolton

BL1 5DD

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From: Mr Evans <[FOI #1233814 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:34 PM
To: FOI Enquiries <[email address]>
Subject: [External Email] Freedom of Information request - Search and
Rescue Policy and Usage

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Dear North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust,

Please share your policy regarding the callout of UKSAR assets (eg HMCG
air and coastal assets, Mountain Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Cave Rescue).

Over the two years to 31 Dec 2024, please share the number of times UKSAR
assets from each organisation listed (HMCG air and coastal assets,
Mountain Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Cave Rescue) were utilised, listed by
each operational division/locality.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Evans

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Dear Mr Evans,

Hope you are well.

We are still in the process of gathering the information required to
respond to your FOI request.

We would like to request a further extension of 1 week from 13/3/25  and
aim to have a response for you by 20/3/25

Again, apologies for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience.

Many Thanks

FOI Officer

Email: [1][email address]

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Headquarters

Ladybridge Hall

399 Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Web: [2]www.nwas.nhs.uk

From: FOI Enquiries
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 3:41 PM
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Rescue Policy and Usage FOI24422

Dear Mr Evans,

Hope you are keeping well.

We are still in the process of gathering the information required to
respond to your FOI request.

We would like to request an extension of 1 week from 6/3/25 and aim to
have a response for you by 13/3/25.

Again, apologies for the inconvenience and we appreciate your patience.

Many Thanks

FOI Officer

Email: [3][email address]

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Headquarters

Ladybridge Hall

399 Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Web: [4]www.nwas.nhs.uk

From: Mr Evans <[5][FOI #1233814 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:34 PM
To: FOI Enquiries <[6][email address]>
Subject: [External Email] Freedom of Information request - Search and
Rescue Policy and Usage

External Email This message has originated from outside the Trust. Do not
click links, open attachments or reply, unless you recognise the sender's
email address and know the content is safe!

Dear North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust,

Please share your policy regarding the callout of UKSAR assets (eg HMCG
air and coastal assets, Mountain Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Cave Rescue).

Over the two years to 31 Dec 2024, please share the number of times UKSAR
assets from each organisation listed (HMCG air and coastal assets,
Mountain Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Cave Rescue) were utilised, listed by
each operational division/locality.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Evans

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Many Thanks

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Email: [1][email address]

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Headquarters

Ladybridge Hall

399 Chorley New Road

Bolton

BL1 5DD

Web: [2]www.nwas.nhs.uk

From: Mr Evans <[FOI #1233814 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:34 PM
To: FOI Enquiries <[email address]>
Subject: [External Email] Freedom of Information request - Search and
Rescue Policy and Usage

External Email This message has originated from outside the Trust. Do not
click links, open attachments or reply, unless you recognise the sender's
email address and know the content is safe!

Dear North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust,

Please share your policy regarding the callout of UKSAR assets (eg HMCG
air and coastal assets, Mountain Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Cave Rescue).

Over the two years to 31 Dec 2024, please share the number of times UKSAR
assets from each organisation listed (HMCG air and coastal assets,
Mountain Rescue, Lowland Rescue, Cave Rescue) were utilised, listed by
each operational division/locality.

Yours faithfully,

Mr Evans

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