FOI 25-068 Equipment Related Incidents
Freedom of Information Request
- Reference
- FOI 25-068 Equipment Related Incidents
- Request Date
- 06 Mar 2025
- Response Date
- 03 Apr 2025
- Information Requested
- The number of faults recorded with ambulance equipment in each year since 2007, or the earliest year for which data is available
- A breakdown of the above by Health Board
- Response
The Scottish Ambulance actively encourages staff members to report any equipment faults or failures. From 2019 staff were asked to report any equipment related issues including anything that could be considered a ‘near-miss’ (the equipment worked when required but an issue was identified that may affect future use). This method allows the Service to address potential equipment issues before being deployed to an incident.
Please see the attached sheet detailing the information requested from 01/01/2007 - 18/02/2025.
Please note – There is legacy health boards included in this information that have now been removed as an option on the reporting system.
- Response Documents
