A better use of limited resources, but ambulance services need greater investment, says UNISON

Responding to NHS England’s announcement today (Thursday) about changes to ambulance call handler targets, national ambulance officer Alan Lofthouse said:

“Every second counts for emergency call handers. So giving them longer to do their job will help save scarce resources at a time when staff are under huge pressure.

“But common sense changes alone won’t rescue underfunded ambulance services.

“Patient lives will be put at risk unless investment increases to meet ever-rising demand.”

Media contacts:
Liz Chinchen T: 0207 121 5463 M: 07778 158175 E: l.chinchen@unison.co.uk
Sophie Goodchild T: 0207 121 5546 M: 07767 325595 E: s.goodchild@unison.co.uk
Joe Lewis T: 0207 121 5255 M: 07970 863 411 E: j.lewis5@unison.co.uk

 

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