Ashley is a paramedic in the Royal Army Medical Corps and first got involved with the Poppy Appeal in 2016. “The poppy has been a symbol of Remembrance for 100 years, and it’s a fantastic feeling to be part of continuing the legacy of the poppy for as many years as I can.” Ashley has always wanted to help people, which is what motivated him to become a paramedic in the Armed Forces. And being a Poppy Appeal collector means he can help veterans and their families who need vital support. Learn mor

🚑 More paramedics and ambulance support staff 📞 More 999 and 111 call handlers NHS England has recruited hundreds of extra emergency care workers ahead of winter. This will boost the NHS in the busiest months and help build a workforce fit for the future. More info: https://england.nhs.uk/2023/12/nhs-boosts-emergency-care-workforce-before-winter-with-hundreds-more-paramedics-and-call-handlers | Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC

In Sierra Leone, maternal and child mortality rates are among the highest in the world. To combat this, in March 2019 MSF opened a hospital at Hangha. Since opening, the team has triaged and treated over 16,000 children in the emergency room. https://msf.org.uk/article/inside-hangha-hospital-life-saving-medical-care-mothers-and-children-east-sierra-leone | Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF)