Executive Summary
Coast Medic Ambulance Ltd provided focused, clinically governed medical cover for Parahdis Festival through the deployment of a clinically crewed conveyance ambulance supported by trained medical personnel on site. The service was designed to manage the clinical risks associated with a high-energy music festival environment, ensuring rapid assessment, stabilisation, and immediate hospital conveyance when clinically indicated. This approach delivered timely care while protecting local NHS capacity.
Event Context and Risk Profile
Parahdis Festival is a contemporary music event characterised by high crowd density, prolonged activity periods, and an elevated risk profile that can include:
- Alcohol and substance-related presentations
- Collapse, reduced consciousness, and dehydration
- Crowd-related injuries (slips, trips, minor trauma)
- Acute medical emergencies requiring escalation
The medical requirement prioritised rapid response and clear escalation pathways, with guaranteed access to ambulance conveyance.
Objectives
- Maintain immediate ambulance conveyance capability on site.
- Provide early clinical assessment and intervention for unwell or injured attendees.
- Enable swift escalation to hospital care for higher-acuity presentations.
- Deliver care under robust clinical governance, consistent with CQC standards.
Coast Medic Ambulance Solution
Clinically Crewed Conveyance Ambulance
A fully equipped ambulance was deployed and crewed by experienced clinicians, enabling:
- On-scene clinical assessment and stabilisation
- Continuous monitoring and advanced decision-making
- Direct conveyance to hospital where escalation was required
- Seamless integration into local emergency care pathways
On-Site Medical Personnel
Supporting medical personnel provided initial response and scene management, ensuring:
- Early identification of deteriorating or high-risk patients
- Efficient handover to the ambulance crew
- Coordinated patient flow and incident management within the event footprint
Governance and Safety
As a CQC-regulated provider, Coast Medic Ambulance operated within established governance frameworks, including:
- Patient documentation and incident reporting
- Clear escalation criteria and referral pathways
- Safeguarding awareness appropriate to a festival setting
- Ongoing liaison with event organisers and control points
Outcomes and Impact
- Rapid access to definitive care for festival attendees
- Safe and timely hospital transfers for patients requiring escalation
- Reduced reliance on statutory ambulance services through dedicated on-site provision
- Increased reassurance for organisers, stakeholders, and the public
Conclusion
The deployment at Parahdis Festival demonstrated Coast Medic Ambulance’s ability to deliver targeted, high-reliability medical cover for modern music events. By providing a clinically crewed conveyance ambulance and on-site medical personnel, Coast Medic ensured that patients received prompt assessment, effective treatment, and rapid access to hospital care when required—supporting a safe and well-managed event.
