AQW 44712/11-15

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 20/04/2015
Answered On Date: 06/05/2015
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, pursuant to AQW 43733/11-15, to outline how private ambulance services are monitored for training, health and safety, and professional practice.

Answer:

Health and Social Care Trusts, which use the services of private ambulance providers, specify in their agreements with the contractors the Trust’s requirements in respect of training, health and safety and professional practice and monitor compliance with these.