The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident due to increased demand on the 999 service and significant hospital handover delays affecting patient care.
Head of service Stephen Sheldon urged the public to call 999 only for life-threatening emergencies, emphasizing the responsibility of citizens to help manage service demand.
The situation described by the Welsh Ambulance Service as 'very rare' mirrors past incidents, highlighting persistent challenges faced during times of increased healthcare demand.
Former First Minister Mark Drakeford indicated that the declaration of a critical incident serves as a response mechanism to mobilize mutual aid and address overwhelming challenges.
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