Written Question · S3W-18148 · Session 3
Whether it is satisfied with ambulance cover for highland Perthshire.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is satisfied with ambulance cover for highland Perthshire.
The answer
Yes. The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that the Scottish Ambulance Service continues to provide safe, efficient and effective services to patients across Scotland, including those in Highland Perthshire.
Ambulance cover in Highland Perthshire is primarily provided from stations in Pitlochry, Crieff and Blairgowrie. Each of these stations has a double crewed accident and emergency ambulance on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, together with a second crew on duty for one 12 hour day shift each week.
In addition, NHS Tayside fund a fast response vehicle, crewed by a community paramedic, which is based in Aberfeldy. While this resource can be used to respond to emergency calls, its primary role is to support the delivery of out-of-hours care.
Ambulance cover in Highland Perthshire is primarily provided from stations in Pitlochry, Crieff and Blairgowrie. Each of these stations has a double crewed accident and emergency ambulance on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, together with a second crew on duty for one 12 hour day shift each week.
In addition, NHS Tayside fund a fast response vehicle, crewed by a community paramedic, which is based in Aberfeldy. While this resource can be used to respond to emergency calls, its primary role is to support the delivery of out-of-hours care.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-18148 by reference.