内容摘要：The paramedics and technicians work a 48 hour week of four twelve hour shifts.

The paramedics and technicians work a 48 hour week of four twelve hour shifts.

He said he would need an extra £57m over the next three and a half years to maintain current operations.Police forces across the west have been taking part in an international campaign to raise awareness of violence again women and girls (VAWM).

The 16 days of activism ran from from 25 November to 10 December, and saw high-visibility police patrols and community engagement events.Charlotte Gibbons, manager of Swindon Paragon Integrated Domestic Abuse Service, said Christmas can often exacerbate domestic abuse due to "extra pressures" and increased drinking habits.The initiative aims to "shine the spotlight" on domestic violence and expose predatory behaviour in a bid to make women feel safe and supported.

VAWG includes domestic abuse, stalking, harassment, coercive control, forced marriage and other forms of violence that are rooted in gender inequality, thus disproportionately impacting women and girls.Det Ch Insp Lucy Thorne, from Wiltshire Police visited the Christmas market in Swindon to speak to members of the public about the ongoing issue.

It is part of a scheme which aims to encourage people to recognise and report concerning behaviour.

Ms Thorne said members of the public need to be more aware of the dangers in the lead up to the festive period, when people are likely to be out celebrating at night.Social care will be hit by a

The sector welcomed an extra £600m in funding to local authorities for adult and children's social care.But care groups said this would not be enough and would be "wiped off instantly" by increased staffing costs.

The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to exempt social care from the rise in National Insurance.The party said the chancellor had provided extra funding for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise - but because the vast majority of care providers are private they would not benefit from this.