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Patients are coming to serious harm and even dying because of ambulance delays, a paramedic whistle-blower has warned.
He says 'lone-response' paramedics at emergencies in the east of England can be stranded for several hours while they wait for fully crewed ambulances.
The ambulance trust serving the region is investigating eight "serious incidents" in March.
They involve delays in getting patients to hospital, including four cases in which people died.
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) admitted the service had fallen short, and said it was investing in extra staff and ambulances.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22367202
He says 'lone-response' paramedics at emergencies in the east of England can be stranded for several hours while they wait for fully crewed ambulances.
The ambulance trust serving the region is investigating eight "serious incidents" in March.
They involve delays in getting patients to hospital, including four cases in which people died.
The East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS) admitted the service had fallen short, and said it was investing in extra staff and ambulances.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22367202