The BBC published a story today about one families tragic experience with the NHS ambulance service. Back in November a 68-year-old man named Martin Clark began having chest pains. His wife dialed 999 which is the British equivalent of 911 and asked for an ambulance. Thirty-two minutes later no ambulance had arrived and she called 999 again to inform them her husband was getting worse. Finally, after another 15 minutes passed, the family called a third time to inform the dispatcher that they would drive Mr. Clark to the hospital themselves. They were told that was not recommended but did it anyway.Read More
If you need an ambulance in England, you could die waiting
