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Flu epidemic hits London (1989)

Genre

News report; Interview

Hospitals in London have been close to admitting emergency cases only all day because of the flu epidemic which is currently sweeping the capital. David Piper now reports on the problem of finding room...

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The Front Line: stories of the Emergency Services - nd [April 1989]

TRACK 1- One Kilohertz tone at front of tape. TRACK 2-Hampshire Fire Brigade - Suggested front anno:- Now for the first in a 5-part exclusive series for Ocean Sound, we join the Front Line. This week and...

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London hospitals on possible red alert (1989)

Genre

Interview; News report

Hospitals in London could today be asked to admit emergency cases only because of the current flu epidemic. The London Emergency Bed Service, which decides if the capital’s hospitals are able to cope,...

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Effect of social work strike (1978)

Genre

Interview

John O’Grady, council spokesman is interviewed on the effect of the Southwark social work strike. Emergency service set up is handling cases so far but the strike is in its early stages. Explains how the...

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Ambulance dispute - Drop in number of 999 calls (1989)

Genre

Interview

Interview with the London Ambulance Service’s Chief Officer, Tom Crosby, who says emergency calls for ambulances have slumped since army vehicles were drafted in to replace regular ambulance crews. In the...

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London ambulance service to strike (1981)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Terry Pettifer, Vice-Chairman of the London Ambulance Conveners Committee, who explains why there will be no emergency cover during their 24 hour strike over wages. Male interviewer not...

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London ambulance strike (1981)

Genre

Interview

Interviews during the one-day London ambulance service strike over wages.1. The process of taking emergency calls during the strike is explained.2. A St John’s Ambulance? spokesman explains the role of...

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Ambulance service dispute (1989)

Genre

Interview

Qualified ambulanceman and NUPE branch chairman, Alan Percival, says despite the escalation of the dispute, they’re determined to provide emergency cover. Female interviewer not identified. For...

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London Ambulance Service computer crash (1992)

Genre

Interview

Ian Roger(?), National Executive Officer of the Association of Professional Ambulance Personnel (APAP), on the London Ambulance Service computer which crashed, leaving staff frustrated and unable to do their...

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Ambulance dispute - Man dies of asthma attack (1989)

Genre

Interview; News report

Simon Bowden reports on the death of a north London man who waited forty minutes for medical help – even though a fully-manned ambulance station was only five minutes from his home. 35 year-old Clifford...

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