How do you call an ambulance in Wales?
How do you call an ambulance in Wales?
When you call 999 a telephone operator will ask you which emergency service you need. In a medical emergency you should ask for an ambulance and you will be put through to one of our Clinical Contact Centres.
What should I do if ambulance doesn’t arrive?
Phone the emergency services and stress that it is urgent. If they become unconscious and stop breathing, start CPR and if possible, get someone to bring the defibrillator quickly. Get someone to update the ambulance service that your casualty has deteriorated and is now an even higher priority.
How do I contact nwas?
Contact us
- General enquiries – 0345 112 0999.
- Press office – [email protected] (or 0345 155 0335 for outside of office hours)
- Recruitment – 0345 112 2018.
- Safeguarding – 01204 498400 or 01228 403000 / [email protected] or [email protected].
How many ambulance stations are there in North Wales?
90 ambulance stations
Welsh Ambulance Service
| Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust | |
|---|---|
| Population | around 3 million |
| Establishments | 90 ambulance stations 3 control centres 3 regional offices 5 vehicle workshops |
| Budget | around £175 million |
| Chair | Martin Woodford |
Do you call 999 or 111?
999 is for emergencies and 111 is for non-emergencies. Find out when to call each number.
How long is 111 ambulance wait?
It should take 8 minutes for the ambulance to arrive if the call is life threatening or an emergency. Ambulance services often send more than one vehicle to try to meet the 8 minute target. This frustrates ambulance staff and isn’t a good use of ambulance services time.
Where is the nwas call Centre?
North West Ambulance Service
| North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bolton |
| Region served | Greater Manchester, Cheshire Merseyside, Cumbria, Lancashire and part of the High Peak district of Derbyshire |
| Area size | 5,400 sq. miles |
| Population | 7.5 million |
How long should you wait for an ambulance?
It should take 8 minutes for the ambulance to arrive if the call is life threatening or an emergency. Ambulance services often send more than one vehicle to try to meet the 8 minute target.
What is the ambulance number UK?
When it’s safe to do so, assess the casualty and, if necessary, dial 999 for an ambulance.
Which is the biggest ambulance service in the UK?
NHS ambulance services
NHS ambulance services – Wikipedia.
