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Warning of crisis over shortage of ambulance paramedics

Record numbers of paramedics are leaving the south west's ambulance service, according to their union.

A hundred and 15 quit their jobs in the year 2014 to 15, compared with 71 in the previous 12 months.

UNISON says they're committed to their work, but the increasing pressure on the NHS and low pay is forcing them to leave.

UNISON says the Government needs to fund a recruitment drive and make more money available to raise ambulance workers' salaries.

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