breaking down barriers

Question 1

what do ambulence services need to do:

Answer 1

Provide better support for people to self-care.
Right advice, in the right place, first time.
Provide services outside of hospital so people do not rely on EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS.
Treat people with serious emergency care needs in treatment centres with expertise and equipment.
Connect all urgent and emergency care services together.

Question 2

how will they improve the ambulance service

Answer 2

Using e-bikes, paramedics will be supporting local GP practices by cycling to patients in the community and helping deliver this season’s flu vaccinations.

The medics will also help assess and treat those suffering with long term conditions, patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, and also patients who have pre-existing health conditions. Once the patient is assessed, the paramedics will work with GPs to refer patients to the most appropriate follow-up care and assist with their care plans.

Question 3

how can you speed up the process for individuals who have fallen

Answer 3

fall response team

Question 4

mental health 111 service reduces A&E visits by?

Answer 4

New mental health 111 service reduces A&E visits by a third