North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust (NWAS) will hold its second annual event supported by NHS North West to celebrate and promote equality and diversity within the communities it serves this summer.

Many representatives from different community groups across the North West are being invited to come together in Liverpool City Centre on Sunday 25th July at the Adelphi Hotel to celebrate the rich cultural, social and traditional aspects which define their identity within society.

A number of community groups will participate on the day through dance and musical performance as well as through educational displays and information. The Trust is inviting other NHS and emergency service partners to hold information stands on health related issues at the event which will benefit our diverse communities.

There will also be a number of practical health activities for people to participate in including the opportunity to have a blood pressure reading taken in conjunction with the Stroke Association. 

The internationally famous Adelphi Hotel, situated on Ranelagh Place (L3 5UL), is steeped in history and culture itself, having survived two World Wars and also boasts an exact replica of the First Class Lounge on the Titanic with its Sefton Suite which will be one of the rooms used for the event.

On the day, the Trust will promote equality of access and opportunity within NWAS through engagement with all those who attend.

A key objective of the event is the sharing of opinions and perceptions that may prevent equal access to the Ambulance Service. This will be achieved through a mix of consultation activity on the day which will showcase patient journeys from dialling 999 and receiving an emergency response in a critical situation to the care received through our patient transport services.

It is anticipated that by sharing opinions and perceptions of the members of these community groups, NWAS can build on existing and forge new relationships to improve future community engagement. 

Through this celebration of diversity, participating groups will be able to find out more about the work of the Ambulance Service and meet and talk to some of the crews. 

In conjunction with this, representatives from the Trust’s Human Resource department will also be on hand to give valuable advice and support to everyone who is interested in joining the service. It is anticipated that guests and participants will be able to look at some of the areas of the recruitment process and assist them should they wish to apply for vacancies that may arise in the future. 

If you, or your community organisation or group would like to be part of this event please contact Karen Fitzhenry on 0151 261 2601 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

The event is open to the public to attend and there is no charge for community group involvement.