An overstretched hospital used St John ambulance volunteers to provide cover. Managers at Antrim Area hospital resorted to the drastic measure due to severe staff shortages and a spike in A&E demand on December 31. Ian Knox cartoon. An overstretched hospital used St John ambulance volunteers to provide cover. Managers at Antrim Area hospital resorted to the drastic measure due to severe staff shortages and a spike in A&E demand on December 31. Ian Knox cartoon.
