"For us here in London, we will be getting to a point just after midnight where we are taking a 999 call every couple of seconds, said LAS chief executive Jason Killens. We will be dealing with something like 600 or 700 an hour in the first couple of hours of January 1, that's a significant workload. It's the busiest night for us,"
"Mr Killens also stressed that there had been a rise in the number of violent and aggressive incidents against ambulance crews or 999 call handlers, with 40% of them linked to alcohol or drugs. Of course tonight, we have got lots of parties going on, he added. So, our request to communities and those who are calling ambulances tonight is very simple: Treat us with respect. We can't look after you, and provide great care, if you are abusing our people."
London expects an intense surge in emergency demand on New Year's Eve, reaching roughly 600–700 999 calls per hour just after midnight. Additional ambulance teams are deployed across the capital to prioritise the most serious illnesses and injuries. Violence and aggression toward ambulance staff and 999 handlers has risen, with around 40% of incidents linked to alcohol or drugs, prompting appeals for respectful behaviour. Major fireworks areas have tight security and ticket-only access, and some viewing sites such as Camden Park are closed overnight. NHS data show an average of 3,061 flu patients daily in hospitals in the week to December 21.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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