FOI 25-531 Acute Behavioural Disturbance Calls

Freedom of Information Request

Reference

FOI 25-531 Acute Behavioural Disturbance Calls

Request Date

14 Nov 2025

Response Date

08 Dec 2025

Information Requested

1. Documentation, guidance or other information relating to the handling and grading of calls pertaining to Acute Behavioural Disturbance, particularly calls received from Police Scotland.

Response

Calls involving symptoms suggestive of Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) are triaged using the Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS),  Advanced Medical Priority Dispatch System (AMPDS). The triage determines the initial call categorisation and the urgency of the ambulance response. 

Requests received from Police Scotland relating to suspected ABD are managed in accordance with the attached Police Guidance Document. This guidance outlines the escalation process for ABD calls, including how they are highlighted for further clinical review so that an appropriate acuity level can be allocated. 

Response Documents

Police Calls From Scene Excited Delerium ABD (1) (1) (PDF | 212KB)