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Alternative Response
Vehicle
Brian Hayes
Paramedic Team Leader
Waterloo
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
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Why and When
Started in 2005 to combat the rise in
alcohol related calls received by
the London Ambulance Service
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The Problem
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Over 60,000 alcohol related calls in 2008.
An increase of 24%
24 hour access
West End “lure”
Increase in binge drinking culture
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The Future
• Greater use of Alternative Response Vehicles
• ARC – Alcohol Reception Centre (West End)
• Reduced A&E / LAS workload
• Referral back to Primary Care
• Inter-Agency Liaison
• Greater Education / Awareness
• Safety
• Health Impacts
• Societal Impacts / Costs
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