Almost 200,000 patients were injured this year because of ambulance Delays, according to estimates, than NHS Leaders forced to respond to ‘unprecedented crisis’
The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives says the ‘safety net’ of emergency response for patients is now ‘seriously compromised’.
Organization reports seen by The Independent, suggest 190,000 patients have been “harmed” since January, 20,000 of whom have suffered serious harm due to delays in ambulance transfers. The analysis includes risks for patients waiting at home after falls or strokes.
