New ambulance priority system in Sussex

It is hoped ambulance response times in Sussex will improve when a new category system is introduced next week (22nd November).

Calls will be given a target time based on needs, meaning those in a critical situation will be prioritised.

Last year South Coast Ambulance Service was put in special measures after almost half of all critical emergencies weren’t attended to within eight minutes.

You can read more about the changes here:  https://www.england.nhs.uk/urgent-emergency-care/arp/