Praise for paramedics

I AM surprised reader Neil Blatchford complained he had to wait half an

hour for attention to his gashed leg after ringing 999 (Letters).

When I tripped and cut my head on broken concrete, 999 was called and an ambulance arrived after an hour and 20 minutes.

I have no argument with this because the blood flow had been stemmed and the accident was not lifethreatening, so it was given low priority. I was treated in hospital and sent home within an hour.

I have nothing but praise for the paramedics who work 12hour shifts under enormous pressure. BRIAN F. MITCHELL,

Melbourn, Cambs. CALLING an ambulance for a gashed leg is why real emergencies have to wait longer. Making your own way to A&E or the GP is the appropriate action in such cases, not ringing 999.

G. BURNS, Selby, N. Yorks.