Blog: Call 999 – the terrifying crisis in the ambulance service

Alan Lofthouse is a senior national officer and former paramedic. This blog was first published by The Yorkshire Post
 
Working in the ambulance service is a rewarding career. The feeling of helping people when they need it most is unbeatable and a source of pride for staff.
However, the reality can be very different from the altruistic dream.
Not because we’re no longer helping people and saving lives – of course, that still happens day in day out. But the way staff are treated