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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca McCurdy

Scottish Ambulance Service at breaking point as waiting times soar, say Tories

PA Wire

Scotland’s ambulance service is at “breaking point” as the number of emergency callers waiting more than two hours soars, the Scottish Conservatives have said.

It is likely the coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted the service, but Scottish Conservative health spokesman and GP Sandesh Gulhane said the “out of control” waiting times predate Covid-19.

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