New ambulance standards announced

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has welcomed the introduction of new system of national ambulance response standards aimed to ensure the most appropriate response is sent to a patient rather than the fastest one. Following the world’s largest clinical ambulance trial, NHS England has today (Thursday, 13 July) announced a redesign of the ambulance service standards, which focuses on ensuring patients get rapid life-changing care rather than simply “stopping the clock”. The ...