Shambulance?

Another news story, another blog post...

My first thought, if a little contraversial, was that this man died of a "drugs overdose".

Yes, I agree, he's very entitled to emergency medical care, even if his requirement is due to his drug use (assuming it was illegal drugs).

But had he not been using illegal drugs, he would never have needed the ambulance anyway.

Also, the article appears to criticise the London Ambulance Service for their crews taking rest breaks. They often work 12-hour shifts, which not only are very demanding and often stressful, but also involve a lot of physical work.

Would the journalists who criticise like to work an intensive 12-hour shift with no break, then complain about the ambulance crews taking breaks?? I challenge them to do so.

And my final moan... why is the stock-photo of the ambulance so old!?

Take care all

R