Daven Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure why anyone would consider a woman in labour warranted a 999 call unless the babies head was visible ---------- Post added 29-09-2015 at 11:41 ---------- [/color] This pretty much hits the nail on the head. Weekends in Sheffield are a big stretch on the Ambulance service as it is due to a shortage of vehicles on the road. Any major events in the area obviously stretch things a hell of a lot more and I consider hundreds of drunken, rowdy teenagers as a definite major event. Unfortunately the truth of the matter is that the OP didn't have to wait 50 minutes for an ambulance due to sheer neglect but due to the fact that this was the quickest that it was logistically possible to get a crew to the patient. There are multiple reasons for this and they all have knock on effects. You only have to read the local media to see that ambulances are queuing outside the doors of A&E just to book patients in, recent figures showed that this could take in excess of an hour and even up to 2 hours. Now we don't know how busy A&E at the Northern was but at a weekend you would imagine rather busy which means crews have to wait around and all of this wait time keeps them off the road. The only real solution is to have more crews on the road. Trusts seem to be actively recruiting in an attempt to solve this despite cuts. Again it has been well documented in the local media that not only Sheffield but the UK as a whole is suffering a lack of qualified Ambulance staff. EDIT:- A big well done to the OP by the way. I'm not saying everyone but some people would have simply drove past the patient believing them to be drunk or whatever and at that time of night I would imagine it is quite daunting to have to stop and offer assistance. Not only did you do so but you stayed around the whole time liaising with the ambulance staff. You definitely deserve respect and credit for that. Will everyone PLEASE read this post before posting - this chap really knows how it is out there - the clue is in his user name. Regards. Edited September 29, 2015 by Daven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Unfortunately the truth of the matter is that the OP didn't have to wait 50 minutes for an ambulance due to sheer neglect but due to the fact that this was the quickest that it was logistically possible to get a crew to the patient. There are multiple reasons for this and they all have knock on effects. You only have to read the local media to see that ambulances are queuing outside the doors of A&E just to book patients in, recent figures showed that this could take in excess of an hour and even up to 2 hours. Now we don't know how busy A&E at the Northern was but at a weekend you would imagine rather busy which means crews have to wait around and all of this wait time keeps them off the road. . As well as all the frequent fliers you get - there's one house in my village that I get called to for "breathing difficulties" and there's hardly ever a problem that you need a plaster for, let alone a full response. One day he's actually going to need a proper response and we will die of shock when we turn up for it... ---------- Post added 29-09-2015 at 11:49 ---------- Well done for stopping and helping this man. Seconded. Far too many drive by but it only takes one to stop and help. Be that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 OK in short on sat night / sun morning 3.10 am I was driving home throu uperthorpe when I came across a man on crossroads lay in road .there was nobody else about he was in a very dangers spot as any car coming round corner would of gone straight over him . I stopped not knowing the situation weather he was a drug user,drunk, or many other things that could happen assult ext ,, I pressed my horn few times no response and nobody came out to see what noise was I checked him over looking for blood ext he seamed to be fitting as if epelectic fits but I no medic so wasn't sure. So I phone 999 and explain situation The fits continue and I get worried as every ten min or so they stopped and he seamed lifeless very week breathing. The lady on 999 phone was telling me to put him into recovery position ext every time fits stopped . It took 50 min:confused: for a ambulance to turn up to me this is way to long and just wondering if this is normal service ... I not after a medal or ewt just wondering if this is normal time frame and also if anybody knows the guy if he is ok .idident get any name or anything from him as he was not able to speek. The man was about 35/40 years old about 5 foot 6 inch blue jacket blue jeans black shoes No way should you get out of car / Police should have attended and if they cant be bothered neither should you. There are loads like that sat night upperthorpe is your clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 No way should you get out of car / Police should have attended and if they cant be bothered neither should you. There are loads like that sat night upperthorpe is your clue Take that attitude to France and see how far you get....:-) Clue: if you drove past you'd be breaking the law. I often wonder if we should have a similar law here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Take that attitude to France and see how far you get....:-) Clue: if you drove past you'd be breaking the law. I often wonder if we should have a similar law here. Tooted horn several times no locals came out. 2nd clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verona Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Why would the police go. It was a medical matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Why would the police go. It was a medical matter? Because the man was lain in the road and a traffic accident waiting to happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I waited 45 minutes for paramedics to come when I was pitched out of my wheelchair on the wicker a couple of years ago, and couldn't get up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 No way should you get out of car / Police should have attended and if they cant be bothered neither should you. There are loads like that sat night upperthorpe is your clue You're such a charitable fellow. I suppose you just have to hope that karma doesn't get you and leave you having a heart attack in the street with people just walking around you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Why would the police go. It was a medical matter? If some one is laid in the road it could have been a hit and run a police matter. :loopy: They should attend as a formality. But as it was upperthorpe they thought why bother . Locals would prob throw a bucket of water on him next day. They have seen it all before. Best drive straight past leave him for another mug. You can bet some of the locals had already gone through his pockets thats why they took no notice when you tooted Edited September 29, 2015 by spider1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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