‘A “tripledemic” of flu, COVID and respiratory infections this winter could result into up to half of the available beds being occupied by patients.’ JessicaGirvan | Shutterstock December 19, 2022 Why ambulance workers in England and Wales are going on strike Paresh Wankhade, Edge Hill University Ambulance services are facing unfair criticism for a situation which is not of their making. The workforce is in crisis, with system-wide pressures seriously hampering their ability to do their jobs.
www.shutterstock.com May 27, 2020 98% of emergency calls for strokes are made by someone else – so what if you’re alone in lockdown? Steph Jones, University of Central Lancashire and Jo Gibson, University of Central Lancashire Health services are seeing a drop in people seeing urgent care for stroke patients. Here’s how you can make sure your loved ones are safe.
Brian A Jackson/Shutterstock October 15, 2018 Sore throats and false nails – the ambulance call-outs that cost millions Keegan Clay Shepard, Edge Hill University Overstretched ambulance services are increasingly being called out for non-emergencies.