Jason Killens, chief executive of Welsh Ambulance Service, emphasized the urgent need for the public to 'drink sensibly' during New Year celebrations to alleviate pressure on emergency services, which recently faced a significant backlog. He articulated the challenges posed by winter viruses and the inability of ambulance staff to quickly handover patients, urging the community to only call for emergencies. “The pressure across the urgent and emergency care in the NHS is well documented,” he stated, highlighting the strains on healthcare during festive periods.