direct to your inboxThe North West Ambulance Service has confirmed that 120 soldiers will be brought in to help manage patients amid a surge in demand and staff absence during the Covid crisis.The Trust has said the army will be assisting with 'non-emergency patients' in the region from this month.
The Manchester Evening News reported on Thursday that bosses had applied for army assistance amid a surge in call-outs and soaring staff absence.Their request has now been approved - marking the first time in the Trust's history it has enlisted military assistance in regions including Greater Manchester in this way, other than to cover strike action.Military personnel will receive NWAS training in driving ambulances, manual handling, kit.