A proposed change to UK law is triggering alarm among volunteer rescuers who fear it could do the opposite of what it was intended to achieve, leaving some communities without one of their fastest lifelines in an emergency.
Volunteer search and rescue (SAR) teams across the UK are warning that a proposed shift in regulatory oversight could inadvertently force essential emergency services to shut down. The controversy centres on recent amendments to the Health and Social Care Act 2008, which require providers offering 'treatment of disease, disorder or injury' (TDDI) at sporting and cultural events to register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
