It’s a row that’s sparking outrage across the nation, as the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) faces complaints over the way their emergency vehicles were parked.
Despite the fact that these heroes are out saving lives, some people still find time to moan about where their ambulances are parked.
But the social media team at NWAS isn’t taking this lying down, as they take to Twitter to set the record straight and receive a tidal wave of support from the public.
On April 30th, the NWAS hit back at the parking critics, tweeting: “Our ambulance crews will always park as considerately as possible; however, we are here for life-threatening emergencies which means we need to get to our patients as quickly as possible to give them life-saving interventions.”
They went on to stress that, at times, they might have to block a road or access temporarily, but this isn’t done on purpose – they’re just trying to save lives, for heaven’s sake!
But it wasn’t all doom and gloom, as the great British public rallied around their beloved emergency services, with many taking to Twitter to share their own experiences and shower praise on these hardworking lifesavers.
One user blasted: “You shouldn’t need to be apologising, you save lives, you stop wherever you need to to help people in trouble.” Another chimed in with a personal story: “I was lying in the back of an ambulance outside my house when a neighbour asked the paramedic were they going to be long! We no longer exchange Christmas cards.”

The ridiculousness of this parking row is made even more ludicrous when you consider that emergency vehicles in the UK are exempt from parking restrictions under the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002.
That’s right – they can park on double yellow lines, red lines, and other restricted areas without getting fined, as long as they’re using the vehicle for emergency purposes and/or using their blue lights and sirens, and/or stopping as close to the scene of the emergency as possible.
So, these complainers don’t even have a leg to stand on!
It’s clear that the public won’t stand for this nonsense, as they rally behind their cherished ambulance service heroes.
As one Twitter user put it: “It’s depressing that tweets like this are even necessary. Yet the ones that moan would be the first to complain if their sick loved ones had to wait another 5 mins whilst you go find a more ‘acceptable’ parking spot.”
So, next time you see an ambulance parked in a seemingly inconvenient spot, remember that they’re just doing their job – saving lives, one emergency at a time.
And to those who still feel the need to moan, take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourself what’s more important: access to your driveway, or someone’s life?

Join our WhatsApp community!
ESN is now on WhatsApp, and we want you to join our communities.
To join, you need to have WhatsApp on your device. All you need to do is click the link and press 'Join community'.
No one will be able to see who is signed up, and no one can send messages except the ESN team.
Joining our WhatsApp channel is a great way to help support our work and best of all, it is free!
If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community, click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Before you read or leave a comment...
In an age where mainstream media often overlooks the sacrifices made by our emergency services personnel, Emergency Services News is a critical voice you can trust
While we persist in our mission, we need your help to continue. Your donation directly enables us to produce high-quality content that elevates the stories and challenges faced by the men and women who serve, stories that are often ignored elsewhere.
We deeply appreciate your support. Your contribution empowers us to keep shining a light on the remarkable, yet often overlooked, individuals who serve our communities every day. Thank you for standing with us.
You can support emergency services news from as little as £1. It only takes a minute. Every contribution, however big or small, is vital for our future.
Please help us to continue to highlight the life-saving work of the emergency services, NHS and armed forces by becoming a supporter.
First class statement.