South Western Ambulance Service told it needs to improve

South Western Ambulance Service criticised Credit: ITV West Country

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has been told that it must make improvements to some of its services following an inspection in June by the Care Quality Commission.

Overall the trust has been rated as Requires Improvement - although its services were rated Outstanding for caring, and Good for being responsive. The trust was rated Requires Improvement for whether its services were safe, effective and well-led.

Ken Wenman, South Western Ambulance Trust

The inspectors visited control rooms in Bristol and Exeter Credit: ITV West Country