The regulator has formally rescinded the decision and cleared the name of our colleague. Thank you for ensuring that justice prevailed for a dedicated professional at the conclusion of his long career. We must continue to watch how these systems treat exhausted staff to ensure this result remains the standard.
May 13, 2015
Final supporters
The HCPC is there to protect the public against malpractice. That is good. However, the HCPC did not realize and/or recognize that this paramedic was not the problem; it was his employer who disregarded staff welfare in its pursuit of targets. The blatant lack of support for a senior member of operational staff is an indication of the real problem and should be taken into account.
We ask the HCPC to reconsider its decision and to look deeper into the dynamics of this incident. This was not a 'bad' paramedic. This was and probably is a dedicated clinician who was broken by a system disregarding the real problem, hiding behind politically correct targets. This paramedic is not alone in his position; there but for the grace of God go we, all paramedics in this country!
Edmond Daly may not wish to return to practice - who can blame him? But his name should be cleared of any malpractice. He deserves better at the end of his career than this indictment.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015
The feedback I continue to receive from other professionals confirms that system pressure is often the hidden catalyst for these incidents. I am currently working to ensure our concerns reach the appropriate oversight committee to provoke a formal review of this case.
April 15, 2015
The momentum surrounding this case has grown into a powerful testament to the exhaustion felt across our profession. It is clear that the public recognizes the unfairness of this situation and the need for a deeper review of institutional accountability.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2015
646 Comments
11 hours without a break....this guy is on the front line dealing with the general public saving lives, he's not a robot, once again the employers get away with mistreating staff & the member of staff is punished for being exhausted in a demanding job
I would much rather a paramedic that was rested and alert to treat me than one that had literally worked til he dropped! they are hero's in many people's eyes, but are still human beings! He made the right decision in my opinion and shouldn't be punished
the HCPC totally got their decision wrong. they took no account to the fact that Mr Daly had worked 11 hours of his 12 hour shift without a break. had he been a HGV driver the police and the highways agency would be all over him like a rash.
I absolutely feel for Eddy. We are all exhausted ! Our senior management are proud to admit we are the most highly utilised service in the country if not the world. I haven't had a break in months. New Rotas forced upon us mean we are in work more often.
An excellent paramedic, leader and mentor. Imagine relentless working with no breaks as standard practice, constantly late off and is expected. No other ambulance to send for 90 mins on this particular call... Just shows how overworked and understaffed we are.
Another side point on this shocking decision by the HCPC would be that they have deemed that we are an 'Emergency' service and have exemptions to the working time directive as they have completely dismissed the fact that Mr. Daly had worked over 11 hours without a break, whereas we are told that we are an 'Essential' service with regards to pensions, length of service for retiring etc. This unfortunate event could just turn the page for us if it is allowed to stand, as they (L.A.S.) have in essence sacked a man for refusing to break the law!!
Would have signed. He protected his patient by declaring unfit for duty. Shame on LAS
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The regulator has formally rescinded the decision and cleared the name of our colleague. Thank you for ensuring that justice prevailed for a dedicated professional at the conclusion of his long career. We must continue to watch how these systems treat exhausted staff to ensure this result remains the standard.
May 13, 2015
Final supporters
The HCPC is there to protect the public against malpractice. That is good. However, the HCPC did not realize and/or recognize that this paramedic was not the problem; it was his employer who disregarded staff welfare in its pursuit of targets. The blatant lack of support for a senior member of operational staff is an indication of the real problem and should be taken into account.
We ask the HCPC to reconsider its decision and to look deeper into the dynamics of this incident. This was not a 'bad' paramedic. This was and probably is a dedicated clinician who was broken by a system disregarding the real problem, hiding behind politically correct targets. This paramedic is not alone in his position; there but for the grace of God go we, all paramedics in this country!
Edmond Daly may not wish to return to practice - who can blame him? But his name should be cleared of any malpractice. He deserves better at the end of his career than this indictment.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
April 16, 2015
April 16, 2015
The feedback I continue to receive from other professionals confirms that system pressure is often the hidden catalyst for these incidents. I am currently working to ensure our concerns reach the appropriate oversight committee to provoke a formal review of this case.
April 15, 2015
The momentum surrounding this case has grown into a powerful testament to the exhaustion felt across our profession. It is clear that the public recognizes the unfairness of this situation and the need for a deeper review of institutional accountability.
Reached 100 supporters
April 15, 2015
646 Comments
As a paramedic I can fully empathise. Sometimes you are just too tired to consider yourself safe. If you make a clinical error due to fatigue ir have a crash then you are blamed for not being fit to do the job. If you refuse you are sacked - it's lose lose.
11 hours without a break....this guy is on the front line dealing with the general public saving lives, he's not a robot, once again the employers get away with mistreating staff & the member of staff is punished for being exhausted in a demanding job
I would much rather a paramedic that was rested and alert to treat me than one that had literally worked til he dropped! they are hero's in many people's eyes, but are still human beings! He made the right decision in my opinion and shouldn't be punished
the HCPC totally got their decision wrong. they took no account to the fact that Mr Daly had worked 11 hours of his 12 hour shift without a break. had he been a HGV driver the police and the highways agency would be all over him like a rash.
I absolutely feel for Eddy. We are all exhausted ! Our senior management are proud to admit we are the most highly utilised service in the country if not the world. I haven't had a break in months. New Rotas forced upon us mean we are in work more often.
An excellent paramedic, leader and mentor. Imagine relentless working with no breaks as standard practice, constantly late off and is expected. No other ambulance to send for 90 mins on this particular call... Just shows how overworked and understaffed we are.
Another side point on this shocking decision by the HCPC would be that they have deemed that we are an 'Emergency' service and have exemptions to the working time directive as they have completely dismissed the fact that Mr. Daly had worked over 11 hours without a break, whereas we are told that we are an 'Essential' service with regards to pensions, length of service for retiring etc. This unfortunate event could just turn the page for us if it is allowed to stand, as they (L.A.S.) have in essence sacked a man for refusing to break the law!!
Would have signed. He protected his patient by declaring unfit for duty. Shame on LAS
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As a paramedic I can fully empathise. Sometimes you are just too tired to consider yourself safe. If you make a clinical error due to fatigue ir have a crash then you are blamed for not being fit to do the job. If you refuse you are sacked - it's lose lose.