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East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST)

The door of an East of England ambulance emergency response vehicle showing the East of England Ambulance service Trust logo. Image: EEAST.

Bedfordians urged to choose services wisely as ambulance demand breaks records

Bedfordians face longer waits for emergency care as the East of England Ambulance Service tackles record 999 demand and hospital delays, prompting urgent winter warnings for...
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A street-side CPR training session. Image: East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST).

Bedford shoppers and leisure centre visitors can learn CPR this Friday

Bedfordians can learn life-saving CPR and defibrillator skills at two free drop-in events this Friday, joining cardiac arrest survivor Nick Markham to overcome the fear of stepping in...
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The door of an East of England ambulance emergency response vehicle showing the East of England Ambulance service Trust logo. Image: EEAST.

East of England Ambulance Service cuts response times by six minutes

The East of England Ambulance Service has shaved six minutes off Category 2 response times and met national targets for the first time since the pandemic, according to its latest annual report...
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An Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care uses video technology to support and guide members of the public delivering CPR in an emergency

East of England ambulance service shortlisted for national award

The East of England ambulance service (EEAST) has been shortlisted for a national award for its innovative use of video technology to help save the lives of people experiencing…
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(l-r) EEAST Chief Operating Officer Darren Meads, CEO Neill Moloney, present Marc Stanbridge, Head of Clinical Operations for Bedfordshire and Luton, with a 20-year Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and an award for 25 years' NHS service. Image: EEAST.

Bedford event celebrates 425 years of ambulance service

Sixteen Bedfordshire emergency workers received medals and coins at a Bedford ceremony celebrating 425 years of dedicated NHS service. Find out who was honoured...
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(l-r) Lucie Neave, Dean Nock and Keri Drury from the EEAST trauma team Image EEAST

Ambulance trauma team secures national award nomination

An ambulance team providing vital trauma support to emergency staff serving Bedford Borough secures a spot on a national awards shortlist. The East of England Ambulance Service...
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Dave Sharples who attended the 1,000th call out. Wearing his hi-vis jacket and standing near to his car.

Fears grow for future of Riseley Community First Responders

Riseley Parish Council has raised concerns about the future viability of its Community First Responder group amid fears that changes to emergency communications could affect volunteers...
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The door of an East of England ambulance emergency response vehicle showing the East of England Ambulance service Trust logo. Image: EEAST.

East of England Ambulance Service says not every patient needs hospital as response times improve

The East of England Ambulance Service says more patients will be treated closer to home as new figures show emergency response times are improving despite rising demand...
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East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust Mental Health Response Vehicle

Mental health response vehicle supports 26 people in Bedfordshire over festive period

Bedfordshire’s specialist mental health ambulance team supported 26 people in crisis over Christmas and New Year, as East of England mental health response vehicles helped 80% of patients avoid...
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Elderly man fallen down with glasses and cane on the floor in front of him. Image: MMD Creative/Shutterstock

Ambulance chiefs issue winter falls warning to older people in Bedfordshire

East of England Ambulance Service backs new winter advice to help older and vulnerable people in Bedfordshire and beyond prevent falls, know what to do and when to call 999...
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