Press releases
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Trust expects positive report
East of England ambulance chiefs are expecting a positive outcome after submitting the Trust’s annual declaration to the Healthcare Commission.
Ambulance workforce boost in Essex
Six new ambulance transport care assistants have joined the East of England Ambulance Service to improve care for non-emergency patients.
Rugby tackle a pain in the neck
A young boy was flown to hospital yesterday (Sunday) following a heavy-duty sporting collision in Braintree.
Medic praises support after Benfleet road traffic collision
A medic who was first on the scene to the fatal crash in Benfleet yesterday (Wednesday) has praised those who assisted him in managing the incident and trying to save the life of the motorcyclist.
An accident which didn't 'spiral' out of control
The ambulance and fire services came to the aid of a Great Baddow woman on Sunday morning after an accident on some stairs at home.
Fatal crash involving motorcyclist
A man has died following a road traffic collision in south Essex this morning (Wednesday).
Unsung heroes get award
Luton paramedics have made a special visit to Luton Airport to present a team of unsung heroes an award for their outstanding contribution to patient care within the community.
Calling potential life savers in Acle, Potter Heigham, North Walsham, Diss & Harleston
Do you live in Acle, Potter Heigham, North Walsham Diss or Harleston? Do you have some free time? Could you help save a life?
Resilient Rob's new role
After a year in the headlines and national acclaim for its handling of major incidents, a new chair of the Suffolk Resilience Forum is taking up his post.
Hayden Newton to lead service
Hayden Newton has been named the new Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAS).
Girl injured in Loughton RTC
A 10-year-old girl was flown to hospital yesterday afternoon (Thursday) following a collision with a double-decker bus in Loughton.
Life-saving procedure for Canvey RTC patient
Teamwork was the key word for ambulance staff when they gave aid at a serious RTC in Canvey today (Friday) which seriously injured two men, and caused one to require a life-saving procedure which is very rare outside a hospital environment.
Basildon baby is a g-Lee for family
A paramedic who came to the aid of a Basildon woman in advanced stages of labour has met up with mum and baby - who has become his namesake!
New generation of emergency service staff
Eleven student ambulance paramedics in Essex have taken an important step in their careers by passing the intensive 13-week training course which will allow them to become emergency medical technicians.
Control staff meet new helicopter
Key staff from the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Health and Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) were given the opportunity to have a close up look at Anglia Two, Bedfordshire’s new air ambulance, during a special visit to the county by the helicopter and her crew.
Lucky escape for toddler following RTC on A120
A three-year-old girl had a lucky escape following a three-vehicle collision on the A120 near Salmons Corner this morning (Tuesday).
A new age for urgent primary health care in south-west Essex
Monday, January 28th marks the start of an exciting new venture to ensure patients have access to care when their doctor’s (GP) practice is closed.
Minor injuries after lampost collision
A woman escaped with minor injuries after the car she was driving hit a lampost in Canvey yesterday (Sunday).
Chemical incident at Harwich Port
Four people were treated by the ambulance service after packages in a container lorry at Harwich International Port were found to be leaking.
New fundraiser for air ambulance
Paul Airton from Southill, Biggleswade, has been appointed as the new Bedfordshire Fundraiser for The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA).
