Processes around emergency ambulance transportation of patients to hospital have been updated amidst the Covid-19 lockdown
	Processes around emergency ambulance transportation of patients to hospital have been updated amidst the Covid-19 lockdown
    
	
    
	
	29 March 2020 
		
		
        
	
Ambulance officers have now been asked to transport patients alone - unless it's an exceptional circumstance.
St John Medical Director Dr Tony Smith says in that situation - only one family member will be allowed to travel.
Dr Smith says he's aware this could be distressing for patients and families... but it's about keeping everyone safe.
	
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