Following this reader's recent experience of a transfer from St Mary's to the hospital in Portsmouth Hospital taking three hours, he says it's time to upgrade the ambulances used.
Volunteer Community First Responders use their own cars, no blue lights or sirens, but being local means they can be on scene with a patient in just a few minutes
CQC Inspectors found that despite the pressures, staff were dedicated and committed to patient care. The leadership was found to be 'Inadequate'. They have recommended the Trust be place in Special Measures.