I am 68 years old, have a chronic health condition in relation of my lungs, a heart condition and live on my own. I have needed to call 000 for an Ambulance on eight occasions in the last ten months and on six of those occasions the Paramedics that responded to my call, determined I was of such a condition that I should be taken to hospital. Upon arrival often within 20 minutes of my call they would immediately get an C.O.P.D, asthma emergency plan into action with puffers, nebulisers and the like, whilst undertaking other vital tests including ecgs. The teams have always been professional, polite, caring and considerate. I hold these wonderful people and all first responders in the highest regard. I can assure you from experience, there is no more welcome knock on your door than at any time of day or night than a team Paramedics to calm you in a time of crisis and a medical episode.