Paramedics in Stafford were raising money for a hardship fund for crews taking industrial action. The photograph shows Phil Spence of the National Union of Public Employees outside the Stafford ambulance headquarters.

Staffordshire ambulance workers were due to return to work on half pay, amid claims of sabotage as other parts of the country were pushing for the strikes to continue. John Dempsey is mentioned. The photograph shows Tony Renshaw posing with tacks and nail

Ambulance crews thanked the Mayor of Stafford Councillor Jack Kemp for his support during the pay dispute. Stafford Hospice at Home and the Staffordshire Ambulance Hardship Fund are mentioned. The photograph shows Steve Pearce handing a “Thank you” card t

Staffordshire was the first in the West Midlands to opt out of NHS control, and was introducing new high visibility and more practical uniforms. The photograph shows Allan Perrins and Nora Collier modelling the new uniforms.

The crew brought a replica of their helicopter’s cockpit into the town centre to raise money for the service. Keith Bailey is qupted. The photograph shows William Thompson of Kimberley Way with Stuart Alves (left) and David Holder.

Council staff held a charity car wash to raise money for the local air ambulance. The photograph shows Kevin Hunt (left), Graham Kemsley, Mick Kemsley, Brian Cullen and Truudi Kemsley.

Pupils were the first in the country to complete a life-saving course run by Staffordshire Ambulance Service. Peter Griffin and Roger Thayne are quoted. The photograph shows Stephen Pearce handing presenting a certificate to Angela Allan, with other pupil

There were fears that the air ambulance would soon be grounded, despite a massive fundraising drive, as there were not enough funds to sustain the service. Christ Twemlow is mentioned. The photograph shows Barry Johns receiving cheques from John Collard o

Staff from Stafford Ambulance Station social club demonstrated first aid techniques to help raise money for the school. The photograph shows Claire Worthington and Josie Pyatt

Ambulance crews were washing cars to help raise money for a day’s outing for local underprivileged children, along with a raffle for tickets for Alton Towers. The photograph shows Ian Hingerty (left), Mark Chatfield and Claire Worthington.