FOI 24-529 Single Crews 2019 - 2024
Freedom of Information Request
- Reference
- FOI 24-529 Single Crews 2019 - 2024
- Request Date
- 18 Dec 2024
- Response Date
- 15 Jan 2025
- Information Requested
How many shifts in 2024 experienced a 50% reduction in available ambulance staff?
Clarification - I would be curious to know this info within the context of single crews.- Response
The Scottish Ambulance Service does not routinely roster staff to be on their own in a
double crewed vehicle. Every effort is made to double crew shifts, however there are
occasions when some shifts will be single-crewed due to short notice, unplanned staff
absence where additional staffing cannot be arranged. It is important to note that on these
call-outs single crew staff members are tasked appropriately and backed up as necessary.Please see the attached sheet detailing single crewed shifts from 01/01/2019 - 31/10/2024, this
has been broken down by calendar years and into Region.It is important to note that this information is for single crewed shifts and NOT number of
ambulances.- Response Documents
