Guidance

Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service

The guidance provides eligibility criteria along with nomination details for the medal.

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This publication has been superseded by the King’s Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service guidance.

Applies to England

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[Withdrawn] Queen's Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service (QAM) guidance for NHS trust ambulance services in England

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Details

This guidance for NHS trust ambulance services in England, provides eligibility criteria along with nomination details for the medal. It details examples of the type of service that might be recognised and the necessary procedure for the award to be made.

The medal recognises individuals working in the ambulance service for distinguished or meritorious service. This means service, which is characterised by exceptional devotion to duty, including service marked by outstanding ability, merit and exemplary conduct. The Queen introduced the new medal for members of the ambulance service on 11 July 2011.

Updates to this page

Published 31 August 2012
Last updated 21 March 2023 + show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect the change of name from 'Queen's Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service' to the 'King's Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service' and to say that the guidance and form remain relevant.

  2. Added nomination form.

  3. First published.

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