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Alternative Response Vehicle

Alternative Response Vehicle. Brian Hayes Paramedic Team Leader Waterloo . Why and When. Started in 2005 to combat the rise in alcohol related calls received by the London Ambulance Service. The Problem. Over 60,000 alcohol related calls in 2008. An increase of 24% 24 hour access

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Alternative Response Vehicle

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  1. Alternative Response Vehicle Brian Hayes Paramedic Team Leader Waterloo London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  2. Why and When Started in 2005 to combat the rise in alcohol related calls received by the London Ambulance Service London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  3. London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  4. The Problem • Over 60,000 alcohol related calls in 2008. • An increase of 24% • 24 hour access • West End “lure” • Increase in binge drinking culture London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  5. London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

  6. The Future • Greater use of Alternative Response Vehicles • ARC – Alcohol Reception Centre (West End) • Reduced A&E / LAS workload • Referral back to Primary Care • Inter-Agency Liaison • Greater Education / Awareness • Safety • Health Impacts • Societal Impacts / Costs London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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