A doctor has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to emergency care and the paramedic profession.
Dr Simon Brown, assistant medical director at South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), was awarded an Honorary Companionship by the Royal College of Paramedics during its Honours and Awards Ceremony in Sheffield on Tuesday, July 14.
Dr John Black, medical director at SCAS, said: "Dr Simon Brown has been instrumental in helping to improve the clinical outcomes of patients in need of emergency and urgent care through leading the development of national clinical practice guidelines for ambulance services for over 20 years.
"SCAS remains indebted to Dr Brown for all of his kindness, expertise and outstanding support he has willingly provided to our patients and staff at any time of the day or night."
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Dr Brown has contributed nationally to emergency care through his long-standing role in developing the Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC) Clinical Guidelines, which have underpinned clinical decision-making in ambulance services across the UK since 2004.
His career includes more than 40 years of voluntary service with the Thames Valley Immediate Medical Care Scheme (BASICS) and a key role in supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance since its inception.
Dr Brown has also responded to major incidents, including the 2004 Ufton Nervet rail crash and the July 7, 2005 London bombings, further demonstrating his commitment to emergency care.
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