Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when he plans to issue guidance on the reopening of (a) Romford Ambulance Station and (b) other local ambulance stations temporarily closed during the covid-19 outbreak.

In order to operate more effectively and safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, London Ambulance Service (LAS) consolidated staff from smaller sites across London to larger stations. These co-located facilities facilitated improved vehicle preparedness, staff engagement and cohesiveness, and ensured reliable distribution of personal protective equipment to keep frontline staff safe at all times. The model ensures that LAS continues to provide outstanding care for patients whilst the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing. Response performance in the North East London Sector is meeting all national performance standards and this will continue to be monitored closely to ensure patients’ needs are met.