South Central Ambulance Service Reports 19% Call Rise in Cold Snap

Cold snap sees 20% rise in calls to 999 | South Central Ambulance Service

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has seen an almost 20% increase in calls to its 999 control room as a cold spell of weather has arrived across the region.   Over the busy Christmas week, there were 14,769 calls to 999 (22-28 December) whereas in the last seven days there have been 17,468 calls (29 Dec-4 Jan).   With SCAS prioritising calls to the most sick and injured patients, the impact of the rise in demand is felt most…