Ambulance service in Stamford and Rutland didn't see the usual New Year peak.
The East Midlands Ambulance service received 721 calls before 7am on the 1st January.
Last updated 4th Jan 2021
The East Midlands Ambulance service, which covers Stamford and Rutland, didn't see the usual peak of 'hundreds of calls on the 1st January'.
The service did however remain busy, with over 720 calls before 7am, from people experiencing genuine medical emergencies
In 2020 they received more than 1 thousand calls in the same period.
Senior leaders have thanked everyone who stayed at home and saw in 2021 safely, allowing ambulance crews to focus on responding to the patients who needed them most.
Strategic Commander Greg Cox said:
“Thanks to the residents of the East Midlands for listening to our advice and following government guidelines to stay at home, we did not see the spike in 999 calls that we normally see in the early hours of the new year, but it was still another busy night for us.
"Colleagues across EMAS have been working tirelessly to prepare for the overall rise in demand expected during the winter months, and we continue to work closely with colleagues in other NHS organisations to ensure patients receive the help they need.
“Please continue to play your part in supporting the NHS by seeking out the most appropriate service for your condition – whether that is through your pharmacy, your local GP, urgent care centre or calling NHS111 for advice. Dialling 999 should be reserved for emergencies only."