Our ambulance crews and call handlers are violently assaulted or verbally abused every single day. The best gift you can give us is respect.
When surveyed, more than half of ambulance crews report experiencing violence or abuse while on duty, and even more call handlers report experiencing verbal abuse or threats while taking emergency calls. Abuse – including sexual harassment – can occur while our staff are providing care in difficult and stressful situations.
We ask the public to always treat our people with respect – whether in an ambulance or on the phone. They are here to care for you and keep you safe.
