NO LEAVE: Ambulance crews battle on through pandemic THE North West Ambulance service have confirmed they have not asked staff to cancel any holiday leave during the current crisis. The levels of activity at ambulance stations - known as REAP levels, are published online throughout the day, leading several posts on social media to suggest that ambulance driver leave may be cancelled. In a statement today Ged Blezard, NWAS s director of operations, said: REAP levels are nationally set measurements of activity, used by all ambulance services in the UK. The higher the number (one to four), the more pressure the service is under. Normal levels are deemed to be at stages one to two.
Regional ambulance chiefs moved to the highest alert level for the first time during the pandemic following a surge in calls, pressure on hospitals, and absent workers.
North West Ambulance Service moves to highest alert level as it experiences extreme pressure
The ambulance service said it is experiencing extremely high levels of activity
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The ambulance service has moved to a higher alert level as it experiences extreme pressure .
The North West Ambulance Service has moved to the top level of an NHS alert framework, with bosses saying it is experiencing extremely high levels of activity .