NHS England: Major Incidents

Baroness Masham of Ilton Excerpts

Wednesday 28th January 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Jolly]

I think that is right. The document produced in the West Midlands is the only one of its kind. Other areas have not done the same, so they would be relying on that document. Decisions like this affect the whole health economy, so not only would CCGs be involved but directors of public health, any other acute trusts within the area, community trusts, partnerships trusts, ambulance trusts and primary care organisations. It is an effort on behalf of them all to support a hospital or an A&E department that is in trouble.

[Baroness Masham of Ilton (CB)]

My Lords, is the pending ambulance strike a major incident? What information is being given to the public?

[Baroness Jolly]

I think that the last ambulance strike was dealt with quite effectively with the support of the military, who were driving and operating ambulances. My understanding is that the strike has been called off.