Record Surge in Violence Against UK Ambulance Staff Sparks Urgent Safety Concerns

New data from the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) reveals a record 22,536 incidents of violence, aggression, and abuse against UK ambulance staff in 2024–25, a 15% increase from the previous year. These incidents, ranging from verbal abuse to serious physical assaults, have prompted calls for national policy interventions to protect frontline workers.