Saturday saw the second busiest day in the history of the South Western Ambulance Trust
They are continuing to see unprecedented high-levels of demand
Last updated 19th Jul 2021
Our region's ambulance service are once again urging people to only call '999' in an emergency as they continue to see unprecedented high-levels of demand.
On Saturday the 17th July, the South Western Ambulance Trust recorded their second busiest day on record.
The Assistant Director of Operations, William Lee, has recorded a video with a message for the public calling for their support.
In the video, the public are asked to be aware of the following:
Only call 999 in genuine, life-threatening emergency.
Don't call the service back on 999 for an estimated time of arrival ETA as they will not be able to provide one. Calling back for ETAs means that people who need immediate, lifesaving instructions cannot get through.
Please do call them back in you no longer need their help or if the patient’s condition worsens.
If you’re out in the sun, stay hydrated, stay in the shade and look after each other.