Concerns are rising over the NHS's decision to introduce electric ambulances as part of its net zero drive, as reported by the Daily Telegraph and The Independent. Critics argue that prioritizing green targets could compromise patient safety, citing the vehicles' 'significantly limited' range and long recharge times. The move has sparked debate among healthcare professionals and commentators, with some suggesting that the push for net zero could exacerbate existing issues within the NHS. Paramedics have expressed worries that the electric vehicles, while environmentally friendly, may not be practical for emergency services due to the time required to recharge.
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UK clown government rolling out net zero electric ambulances: "The National Health Service is to introduce electric ambulances, raising concerns that its drive for net zero is being put above patient safety." https://t.co/jL98jq7BhJ https://t.co/6wVxj8CE6j
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'They're putting green ideology above the safety of NHS patients' @joshxhowie @Kogz @nickdixoncomic discuss the fears prompted by the NHS's decision to procure electric ambulances, one of Friday's top stories. https://t.co/UyAGppbh6s
"The push for net zero may further effect the issues that people are experiencing when they interact with the NHS" says The Independent's political correspondent @zoe_grunewald. #SkyPapers https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/hMeAyOH3Mc
"The push for net-zero may further effect the issues that people are experiencing when they interact with the NHS" says The Independent's political correspondent @zoe_grunewald. #SkyPapers https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/h4YFqDwPMQ
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