https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/ambulance-performance-times-reach-record-new-low
Union brands crisis a ‘national shame made in Downing Street’
AMBULANCE performance times are now the worst on record, the latest data revealed today, with unions branding it a “national disgrace made in 10 Downing Street.”
One in 10 people were left waiting for ambulances for more than three-and-a-half hours last month after falling seriously ill with the likes of hearts attacks, strokes and sepsis, according to NHS England.
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Downing Street, which has refused to call the situation in the NHS a crisis, said the figures are “obviously unacceptable” and the government was “very focused” on improving NHS performance.
But Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said the government “must carry the can” for excessive deaths caused by the problems highlighted in last month’s statistics.
She said: “The blame for this tragedy lies with years of underfunding and poor pay. It is a national disgrace delivered by Downing Street.
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https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/ambulance-performance-times-reach-record-new-low