Ambulance response targets missed for 13th month

Welsh ambulance response targets have been missed for the 13th month in a row, according to figures released by the Welsh Government today.

Last month 62.6% of emergency responses to Category A (immediately life-threatening) calls arrived at the scene within eight minutes - the target is 65%.

The Welsh Government said 80% of Category A calls received an emergency response within 12 minutes, and 94% within 20 minutes.