Shutting this service is a poor show in my opinion.

The Mrs JJ had occasion to call them a couple of years ago, their response was brilliantly helpful. Within 10 minutes of making the call an ambulance appeared at our front door, whisking herself off to the local hospital.

She's now fine.....well as fine as anyone who is married to me can be. It could so very easily have been a different story.

There are few services without fault and I would agree with many of the comments already made. The government are effectively dumbing down this service - that won't improve it.

In days gone by it was possible to phone your GP for advice, just try that today! NHS 24 fills the gap left by the reduction (by GPs) of their services.

That's a separate story altogether.

JJ