The two insiders told the BBC, that medical cover at the gig had been “inadequate”.
“[They] had two student paramedics, so they’re basically unqualified,” said one whistleblower. “They have to be supervised by a paramedic, not by anybody of a lower grade. They didn’t have appropriate supervision.”
Collingwood Services Ltd confirmed there had been five trained medical staff at the event, of which two were first responders – a term which can cover a variety of medical skill levels.
The company also said there were two third-year student paramedics – working as lower grade emergency medical technicians (EMTs), as well as another EMT.
EMT is also a generic term which can cover different levels of competency in both the NHS and private medical sector. It is not a regulated qualification.
Collingwood refused to clarify what qualifications the five Brixton staff had, but said that “all staff present were qualified to carry out the scope of practice they were contracted to perform.”
It also confirmed that “no member of staff was contracted to provide paramedic level duties at the event.”
A further team of three trained medical staff arrived at Brixton Academy by 11pm and stayed until 2.30am the next morning, Collingwood confirmed.
The news follows last month’s decision to suspend the venue’s licence for three months, made by Lambeth council’s licensing sub-committee.
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