Scottish Ambulance Service6 days agoMan died after twice being told that no ambulance would be sentBrian Hurton was found dead on his bathroom floor by paramedics, hours after he first called 999 for help.6 days ago26 Jun 2026Woman found unwell by police dies after four-hour wait for ambulanceThe Scottish Ambulance Service said it was under "significant pressure" due to long hospital turnaround times earlier this week.26 Jun 202617 Mar 2026Paramedics say potholes could cause delay in reaching patientsThey say the craters risk damaging ambulances and causing delays in reaching patients. 17 Mar 20266 Feb 2026NHS budget plans rely on ambitious efficiency savings, warns think tankSpending strategy assumes hospitals and the ambulance service can make efficiency savings, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.6 Feb 202617 Dec 2025Man, 87, waits seven hours for ambulance on garden centre floorJames Craig waited hours for medical help after he broke his leg and hurt his hip in a fall.17 Dec 202511 Nov 2025Ambulance service recruits extra staff to ease winter pressuresThe new staff will help the NHS cope with increasing demands on emergency services.11 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Apology after footballer with knee injury waited 10 hours for ambulanceHealth Secretary Neil Gray has apologised to Charlie Fox who was seriously injured during a game on Saturday.5 Nov 202521 Oct 2025New cardiac team created for remote rural areaThe Galloway group hopes to assist in the "vital first few minutes" before ambulance crews arrive.21 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Paramedic home visits cut workloads for busy GPsA pilot in Dumfries and Galloway has paramedics visiting patients at home to free up doctors in GP surgeries.17 Oct 2025...
