A child is infected with a life threatening disease because he does the ‘right thing’ and tries to save a life.

We examine how AMPDS may have potentially dire consequences when dealing with emergency calls by children.

1649 people signed an online petition asking the UK government to educate the public on the appropriate use of the 999 “emergency” service. The government says the local NHS authorities should do it. What a load of bollocks! Do police and fire know they are now run by the NHS?

The dad killed by thugs as he looked for his dog was denied vital help when his ambulance got diverted to a hoax call, it was revealed yesterday. The 999 crew that might have save a life was held up 21 minutes by a fake overdose alert.

The South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides Emergency Medical Services across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and North East Hampshire, handling 500,000 999 calls each year. The Trust is currently looking to recruit emergency call operators for the Lewes Emergency Dispatch Centre.