The 10 worst areas for ambulance delays – is yours on the list?

SHOCKING figures have revealed the areas worst hit by ambulance delays in England. The data shows that many people are in a ‘postcode lottery’ when it comes to accessing emergency care. 1 The chart above shows the areas worst hit by ambulance delays. A category 2 area should have a response time of 18 minutes. A category 1 area should have a response time of seven minutes It found that potential heart attack and stroke victims in the worst areas could be forced to wait one hour and 40 minutes for paramedics to arrive. Those living in rural areas are… Read Full Article