Citation

Darnell G, Mason SM, Snooks H. Emerg. Med. J. 2012; 29(12): 1009-1010.

Affiliation

Yorkshire Ambulance Service, NHS Trust, HQ, Wakefield, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/emermed-2011-200419

PMID

22453791

Abstract

ObjectiveTo provide a detailed description of the current UK ambulance service provision for older people who fall.MethodNational survey of UK ambulance services.Results11/13 Ambulance services (84.6%) participated in this national survey.ConclusionThis survey has highlighted the need for robust evidence to inform policy, service and practice development to improve the care of this vulnerable population.

Language: en