16/10/2003
Londonderry ambulance service set for review
The ambulance service in Londonderry is set for a review following controversy over the failure of an ambulance to reach a dying man in the city earlier in the week.
James McGinley, 23, died on Monday after he failed to get the medical attention required because of the failure of an ambulance to arrive at the scene.
However, it was later discovered that the emergency vehicle was unable to reach Mr McGinley because a mob were attacking police at the scene, thus preventing the ambulance reaching the man.
The Western Health and Social Services Council and the Western Health Board is to carry out a review into the cover currently available in the district.
Following Mr McGinley's death, Health Minister, Angela Smith said she was satisfied a shortage of ambulances was not to blame for the delay.
(MB)
James McGinley, 23, died on Monday after he failed to get the medical attention required because of the failure of an ambulance to arrive at the scene.
However, it was later discovered that the emergency vehicle was unable to reach Mr McGinley because a mob were attacking police at the scene, thus preventing the ambulance reaching the man.
The Western Health and Social Services Council and the Western Health Board is to carry out a review into the cover currently available in the district.
Following Mr McGinley's death, Health Minister, Angela Smith said she was satisfied a shortage of ambulances was not to blame for the delay.
(MB)
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