Manchester Arena attack paramedic 'let down' by North West Ambulance Service | ITV News

A paramedic who was one of the first responders the night of the Manchester Arena bombing says the ambulance service failed to provide her with proper mental health support following the attack.
Lea Vaughan was part of a specialist team of just three paramedics sent into the foyer after Salman Abedi, detonated his shrapnel-packed, home-made rucksack bomb, killing 22 people and injuring hundreds more.
Following the atrocity on the 22 May 2017, Lea realised she was struggling with her mental health, but said no amount of training could prepare her for what she was about to face.
The Ambulance Service admit more specialists should have gone in but say it was too dangerous for operational paramedics who didn't have the protective gear or proper training.
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