RAYNET callout - update

On Friday, we reported that RAYNET in Kent were in action following the failure of the ambulance service communications system.

Raynet have issued the following update on the situation.

"Kent [RAYNET] groups are currently providing non-emergency communications between 7 ambulance stations and 3 hospitals. The loss of the telephone system has meant that only handheld Airwave sets remain operational.

Groups in Sussex, Surrey and London, as well as Essex, have been asked to check the availability of members, with the view to providing support/relief from around midnight. Indications are that it is unlikely that the situation will be resolved speedily."

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