commit
bbc72692c6
1 changed files with 19 additions and 0 deletions
@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ |
|||
<br>Health Secretary Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'absurd' Net Zero strategy to energize all UK ambulances within 15 years.<br> |
|||
<br>The cash-strapped NHS is preparing to desert all its diesel ambulances and set up practically 5,000 charging points at health centers and ambulance stations to power a fleet of electric-powered lorries.<br> |
|||
<br>Health chiefs have declined to reveal how much the brand-new ambulances will cost, however official figures seen by the Mail on Sunday expose it will cost ₤ 100million simply to update the grid and electrical infrastructure required for charging points.<br> |
|||
<br>The MoS can also expose there are presently simply 2 electric-powered ambulances getting travelers in England - compared to more than 4,500 diesel ambulances.<br> |
|||
<br>There are 160 other electric emergency situation cars for paramedics, including two vehicles, 16 response vans and 3 motorcycles.<br> |
|||
<br>The newest electric ambulances have a variety of up to 200 miles, but paramedic teams in backwoods often travel further in a shift.<br> |
|||
<br>Latest figures reveal the average action time in England for the most lethal 'category-one' ambulance calls is 7 minutes and 52 seconds - compared to an NHS target of seven minutes.<br> |
|||
<br>Last night Nick Timothy MP, former chief of personnel to ex-prime minister Theresa May, stated: 'Ambulance services have actually been struggling to meet their response targets. With these challenges it is ridiculous to sidetrack NHS employees from their jobs with impractical Net Zero targets.<br> |
|||
<br>West Midlands Ambulance service introduced the first totally electrical emergency situation ambulance 2020<br> |
|||
<br>Wes Streeting dealt with calls last night to ditch the 'ridiculous' strategy to electrify all UK ambulances<br> |
|||
<br>'Time, planning and expense are going into buying electric lorries and constructing battery chargers - a lot of which will never be set up - instead of enhancing response times.<br> |
|||
<br>'Even more worrying is the obstacle of upgrading the grid in time to meet the extra demand.<br> |
|||
<br>'This is yet another case of climate policy racing ahead of technology with results for clients and taxpayers.'<br> |
|||
<br>England's first electrical ambulance started operating in the West Midlands in 2020. Another 8 will be provided this year to be used in urban locations such as Birmingham.<br> |
|||
<br>West Midlands Ambulance Service said: 'Seventy per cent of our location is generally rural and this continues to be the biggest factor in our transfer to electric - having the range to run in locations where lorries can do 200 miles-plus in a shift.'<br> |
|||
<br>East of England Ambulance Service has actually been trialling 3 electric ambulances since 2023, but has actually not utilized them to carry guests. Another 8 will be delivered to the service this year.<br> |
|||
<br>The Department of Health stated: 'New electrical ambulances will conserve the [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/jobs-listing/) ₤ 59million a year to reinvest in frontline care.'<br> |
|||
<br>The [NHS](https://twentyfiveseven.co.uk/) stated: 'It is right we seek sustainable alternatives when they enhance patient care and conserve the taxpayer cash. Electric ambulances will not affect reaction times, [and] are cutting emissions, maintenance and fuel expenses.'<br> |
|||
<br>Theresa MayWes StreetingNHS<br> |
|||
Loading…
Reference in new issue