Demand increased steeply last year compared to 2013 and South Western Ambulance Service thinks that trend will continue.
There's always a big increase in calls to alcohol-related illnesses and violence during the festive season - with ambulance staff sometimes suffering assaults and abuse from drunken people.
Staff leave has been restricted during the festive period to ensure maximum resources.
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