Ambulance no-go areas on the rise across Scotland
A snapshot of blacklisted homes last month shows that 593 addresses have been “red-flagged” because of previous attacks or threats on paramedics – an increase of 156 from this time last year.
Ambulance staff cannot enter blacklisted properties unless police officers are present, even in the most serious of emergencies.
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Hide AdNHS Lothian had the most red-flagged addresses with 162, followed by Greater Glasgow and Clyde with 147, and Fife with 68.
Conservative health spokesman Jackson Carlaw, who obtained the figures, said: “This is a disgraceful situation, and those who have caused this only have themselves to blame if they lose out on medical treatment in the future.