Number of paramedics in the UK 2010-2024

The number of paramedics in the United Kingdom has seen significant growth over the past decade, reaching 40,700 in March 2024. This increase reflects the growing demand for emergency medical services and the vital role paramedics play in the healthcare system. Despite some fluctuations, the overall trend shows a substantial rise from 20,500 paramedics in 2010.

Demographic Trends in Emergency Care

In England, young children under five accounted for nearly 2.6 million accident and emergency visits in 2022/23, highlighting the importance of pediatric emergency care. Additionally, there's a slight gender disparity in A&E attendances, with women making up about 51 percent of visits in 2022/23, a trend that has increased over the past decade.

Patterns in Emergency Department Utilization

Understanding when and why people seek emergency care is crucial for paramedic staffing and resource allocation. Mondays are consistently the busiest days for A&E departments, with nearly 3.7 million attendances recorded on this day of the week in 2022/23. Interestingly, among the various reasons for A&E visits, tonsillitis accounted for approximately 1.4 percent of initial diagnoses in 2022/23, highlighting the diverse range of medical issues paramedics encounter in their daily work.