Daniel Elkeles speaks on ambulance service strikes

The transcript discusses the expected disruptions due to industrial action affecting ambulance services. It highlights the collaboration with military teams to maintain service levels and the commitment to respond to life and limb-threatening emergencies. Union cooperation ensures that essential services are available, and the categorization of emergency calls is explained to prioritize responses.

What is the main advice given to the public regarding the use of ambulance services during the disruption?

• Avoid calling the service altogether.

• Use the service only for life-threatening emergencies.

• Call only for non-urgent issues.

• Call for any medical concern.

During the last strike, how many ambulances were staffed with normal crews?

• 23 ambulances

• 400 ambulances

• 95 ambulances

• 200 ambulances

Who assisted in staffing the ambulances during the previous strike?

• Only hospital staff

• Private ambulance services

• Volunteers from the public

• Military and hospital staff

What assurance was given by the staff unions regarding service availability?

• Service would be unavailable.

• Service would be limited to non-urgent cases.

• Service would be available for life-threatening conditions.

• Service would be available for all conditions.

Which category of emergency calls is prioritized during the disruption?

• Category four calls

• Category three calls

• Category one and two calls

• Category five calls