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Health Secretary Vows Meeting, Faster Ambulances After 4-Hour Delay

7/6/2026

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Health Secretary Angela Constance pledged to meet Julie Parker’s family and improve ambulance response after the four-hour delay.
Ambulance chiefs said staff faced pressure because hospital turnaround times caused six-hour delays, keeping crews off duty.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will review the case and noted high demand for unscheduled care.
Scottish Labour MP Jackie Baillie urged the health secretary to meet the family and present an urgent ambulance plan.

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Health Secretary Angela Constance pledged to meet Julie Parker’s family and improve ambulance response after the four-hour delay.
Ambulance chiefs said staff faced pressure because hospital turnaround times caused six-hour delays, keeping crews off duty.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will review the case and noted high demand for unscheduled care.
Scottish Labour MP Jackie Baillie urged the health secretary to meet the family and present an urgent ambulance plan.