New stats show paramedics are dealing with an increasing number of mental health emergencies Callouts for mental health issues have risen by nine per cent during the pandemic and now account for six per cent of all 999 calls to the ambulance service. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice New figures from the Scottish Ambulance Service show paramedics are dealing with an increasing number of mental health emergencies and suicides because of the pandemic.