Overview

This bill mandates increased transparency in ambulance response times in England. It requires ambulance services to publish detailed, localized data on their performance online, aiming to improve accountability and public access to information.

Description

The Ambulance Waiting Times (Local Reporting) Bill requires ambulance trusts in England to publish monthly reports online within two weeks of the month's end. This data must include:

• Response times for categories 1, 2, 3, and 4 incidents, broken down by Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) area and postcode.
• Detailed explanations for all incidents where the target response time was missed (the specific margin will be defined in regulations).

The Secretary of State is responsible for creating these regulations by July 31, 2022. The regulations will be subject to parliamentary approval. The bill applies to England and Wales and comes into effect upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill itself does not directly allocate specific funds. The cost will likely involve the ambulance trusts adapting their reporting systems to comply with the new regulations. No specific figures on potential costs have been published.

Groups Affected

• Ambulance Trusts: Will need to implement new reporting systems and potentially increase staffing for data collection and reporting.
• The Public: Will have easier access to detailed information on ambulance response times in their local areas, allowing for better assessment of service performance and potential concerns.
• NHS England: Will be responsible for defining response time categories and potentially monitoring compliance.
• Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs): Will be able to monitor ambulance performance within their areas.

Powered by nyModel