Emergency response to attacks was ‘superb’
NHS workers helping people injured by the bomb attack in Manchester have been praised for their “superb” response.
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust sent 60 ambulances to the scene at Manchester Arena on Monday.
It said 59 casualties had been taken to nearby hospitals and a number of walking wounded were treated at the scene.
Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents health service organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, said: “Together with the other emergency services, frontline NHS responders, managers and other staff have once again responded superbly to a major incident and are providing the treatment, care and support that is needed.
“It is at times like these that as a society we really appreciate how important the health service is in all our lives.”
A spokesman for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine added: “Emergency medicine and emergency care staff in the Greater Manchester area are working tirelessly to help and support those injured in the attack.
“The college thanks all staff for their hard work, compassion and dedication during this difficult time.”
Global health leaders also condemned the terror attack.
Officials at the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 70th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, held a minute’s silence to remember those killed or injured by the explosion.
Dr David Nabarro, British candidate for the position of WHO director-general, told delegates: “I would like to express my condolences to the people of Manchester after the tragic events of last night.
“I also want to share my feelings of solidarity with the healthcare workers and responders who every day selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to help others.”
Overnight, health workers visiting Manchester offered support to local hospitals treating the wounded.
Mancunian GP Faizan Awan also tweeted: “If you need any help doing clinical work either on wards or minors, let me know. Can be with you in 10 minutes.”