Timeline
Events relevant to the campaign
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September 2020
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September 2020
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Petition surpasses 25,000 signatures
Our Change.org petition officially surpasses 25k signatures.
August 2020
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Scottish Labour back the campaign!
The call for a bursary for student paramedics is back by Scottish Labour
August 2020
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FM asked about support for student paramedics at FMQs
The Scottish Government's First Minister was asked by Liam McArthur MSP about introducing a bursary scheme to support student paramedics.
August 2020
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Scottish Liberal Democrats Publicly Announce Support
The Scottish Lib Dem party publicly announces support for the campaign.
August 2020
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Campaign Officially Launches
August 2020
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Petition Reaches 15,000 Signatures
Our Change.org petition has now been signed and supported by over 15,000 members of the public.
August 2020
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10,000 Petition Supporters
Our Change.org petition has surpassed 10,000 signatures lobbying for a student paramedic bursary.
August 2020
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Change.org petition started
An online petition was started on Change.org.
June 2020
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UK Government classify paramedics in short supply
The UK updated their immigration rules during June 2020. This update seen paramedics as one of the professions still listed as under-occupied.
June 2020
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Paramedic students sign up to help during the coronavirus crisis
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) students responded to Scotlands plea for assistance during the midst of the coronavirus crisis.
April 2020
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Paramedics deemed in short supply
In 2019, the Scottish Government highlighted several professions in short supply. Paramedics were seen on this occupational shortage list.
March 2019
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39% Ambulance Staff Reported Suffering from PTSD
That is five times as high as soldiers returning from combat
April 2018