Hero Scottish Ambulance Service workers have been verbally and physically attacked more than 300 times in the last year, according to latest figures. Data from November 2021 to November 2022 shows that there were 160 physical and 148 verbal attacks by members of the public on staff, including crews and those who work in control rooms.
The Scottish Ambulance Service is asking people to treat staff with respect when they call 999 or when crews arrive in their homes. It comes as the service faces sustained pressure over the busy winter period.
Pauline Howie, chief executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service, said: “The number of serious assaults our crews have experienced over the last year is extremely concerning. As we head towards Hogmanay, where there is a general increase in alcohol consumption, it’s more important than ever to raise awareness of this issue.
