Cold weather brings real risks for older and vulnerable people, especially as heating costs rise and changes to the Winter Fuel Payment leave many families concerned. This guide explains how to keep loved ones safe and warm during winter, how to spot early signs of illness, and how to monitor their health at home using simple tools such as a thermometer and pulse oximeter. With practical advice on normal temperature, oxygen, and heart rate ranges, it’s designed to help families protect those most at risk.

Private ambulance services in the UK follow strict regulation to ensure safe, high-quality care. From CQC registration to clinical governance, safeguarding, medicines management, and vehicle standards, this article explains exactly how the industry is overseen — giving patients, commissioners, and organisations confidence in the services they choose.

Private ambulance companies that provide long-distance patient transfers play a crucial role in helping patients travel safely and comfortably across the UK and Europe. From hospital-to-hospital moves to specialist repatriation, these services offer tailored medical support, purpose-built vehicles, and compassionate crews who ensure every mile of the journey is handled with care. MET Medical delivers reliable long-distance transfers for patients who need clinical expertise and a smooth, stress-free experience.

When a loved one becomes unwell overseas, bringing them home safely requires careful planning and expert clinical care. In this story, MET Medical shares how our team successfully repatriated a patient from Spain to the UK by road and sea — a journey that demanded detailed risk assessment, advanced clinical oversight, and compassionate coordination. Discover how we ensure safety and comfort, even when travelling beyond hospital or helicopter range.

Skiing holidays are full of excitement — but an accident on the slopes can quickly lead to thousands in rescue and medical bills if you’re not properly insured. From mountain rescue and hospital treatment to repatriation by road or air ambulance, the costs can be staggering. This guide from MET Medical explains why you need comprehensive winter sports travel insurance, how pre-existing medical conditions and alcohol can affect your cover, and what to check before you travel to stay protected on and off the slopes.

Fireworks bring excitement and colour to our celebrations — but they also cause thousands of injuries every year. Whether you’re hosting a small garden display or organising a public event, safety must come first. This guide from MET Medical covers essential firework safety advice, legal requirements for event organisers, and first aid for burns — including why cooling immediately is the most important step and how even small burns can worsen if underestimated.

Fireworks displays are magical community moments — but they also need careful safety planning. MET Medical’s event medical cover provides experienced paramedics and clinicians for fireworks and winter events across the UK. From first aid posts to full medical teams, we ensure every celebration is safe, professional, and fully supported.

Make this Christmas one to remember by bringing your loved ones together — safely and comfortably. MET Medical’s private ambulance service enables patients to travel home for the holidays, whether from hospital, care home, or across the UK. Compassionate crews, modern vehicles, and flexible festive bookings mean you can hire a private ambulance and ensure no one misses out on the magic of Christmas.

MET Medical is upping its game internationally, building on our reputation as one of the UK’s market leaders in delivering 999 services for the NHS. With years of experience in repatriation for uninsured individuals and insurance partners, we’re expanding our global offering with highly trained clinicians, advanced equipment, robust quality assurance, and a market-leading leadership team. After a fantastic week connecting with insurers at Innovate THIS, we’re excited to bring our trusted, high-quality care to patients worldwide.

The NHS has introduced new ambulance league tables to increase transparency and highlight performance across trusts in England. While these tables don’t apply to independent providers like MET Medical, they offer valuable insights into national challenges and best practice. Here’s what you need to know.

Looking for a trusted private ambulance service that puts compassion and professionalism first? At MET Medical, our reviews speak for themselves. From urgent patient transfers and medical repatriation to event medical cover, families, clients and healthcare professionals consistently praise our dedicated teams. Discover why so many choose MET Medical for responsive, respectful, and reliable care.

Planning an event? MET Medical offers trusted, CQC-registered event medical cover for festivals, sports events, and community gatherings across the UK. We’re now taking bookings for Summer 2026 and have limited last-minute availability for this season.