The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) provides emergency medical care to around 1.9 million people across Northern Ireland. After more than a decade since their last PPE rollout, NIAS sought to replace ageing helmets that were uncomfortable, impractical, and unsuitable for staff wearing glasses.
Following a structured procurement process, Vimpex, the UK’s sole distributor of the PAB MP1 Professional Helmet supplied trial samples for evaluation. Staff assessed comfort, protection, and usability, giving overwhelmingly positive feedback.
NIAS approved a full rollout of 1,000 PAB MP1 helmets across its five divisions. The new helmets are lighter, more comfortable, and feature a secure side-closure clip that’s easy to fasten. They store neatly in paramedic bags and fit comfortably with glasses.
Vimpex’s PAB MP1 helmets have improved comfort, efficiency, and safety for NIAS frontline teams helping them focus on delivering life-saving care across Northern Ireland.