Ambulance response times soar.
- Ed Smith
- May 16, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: May 18, 2020
The average ambulance response call out time increased by more than 45% in the months of March & April.
Response times to standard emergency call outs, including strokes heart attacks shot up due to the increased pressure on staff from Covid-19 cases. In London, England 1 in 10 patience had to wait over 2 hours and 20 minutes for an ambulance to arrive.
A quick response to any life threatening emergency is crucial. By providing emergency first aid immediately, the chances of survival are dramatically increased.
Do you know what to do in an emergency while your waiting for the emergency services?
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