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Ambulance Services in England
10 February 2022
Lead MP
Justin Madders
Debate Type
Adjournment Debate
Tags
NHSEmployment
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Justin Madders raised concerns about ambulance services in england in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The debate focuses on the crisis in ambulance services, highlighting long delays outside hospitals with over 150,000 patients waiting for at least half an hour. The MP emphasises the impact of these delays on patient care and staff morale, citing statistics from NHS figures and reports by organisations such as the Patients Association and Royal College of Nursing. The speech includes constituency examples illustrating distressing personal experiences of delayed medical response.
Nigel Evans
Con
Chichester
Commented on Ed Argar's back-to-back appearances at the Dispatch Box.
Government Response
The Minister acknowledges the significant pressures faced by ambulance services during the pandemic, highlighting increased call volumes and workforce challenges. He outlines various measures to address these issues, including financial investments in staffing capacity (£55 million), health and wellbeing support for staff (£1.75 million), capital investment for additional ambulances (£4.4 million), and improvements in NHS 111 services (£75 million). The Minister also reports on the progress made since December, noting improvements in response times across all categories despite ongoing challenges. He emphasises the need for sustained efforts to address systemic issues beyond winter pressures.
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