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East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST)

The exterior of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust's Emergency Operations Centre in Hammond Road in Bedford.

Ambulance Trust chair defends closure of Bedford’s Emergency Operations Centre

The chair of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has defended plans to close its Bedford control centre, insisting the move will not affect emergency services in the area...
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The exterior of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust's Emergency Operations Centre in Hammond Road in Bedford.

Ambulance trust confirms 103 Bedford jobs under threat in call centre shake-up

Plans to shut Bedford’s ambulance call centre could leave more than 100 local staff out of work, as East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) insisted its slimmed-down...
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Mike Ward (l) EEAST emergency operations centre transformation lead and Neill Moloney (r) EEAST CEO Image- LDRS

Councillors ‘slam’ Ambulance Trust for closing emergency call centre “on the hoof”

Bedford borough councillors have slammed the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) for pressing ahead with plans to close the town’s Emergency Operations Centre...
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Welsh language pedestrian crossing Kimbolton Road. Image: Dan Veal

Bedford Ian writes…

9 May 2025: Emergency exit, Welsh wonder, Oliver shock, and Umbrella love. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks of it all...
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The exterior of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust's Emergency Operations Centre in Hammond Road in Bedford.

Fears for patient safety as Bedford’s EOC set to shut within 18 months

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has reconfirmed its intention to close the Bedford Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), placing nearly 200 jobs at...
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EEAST paramedics with firefighters from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, who have been shortlisted for an award for their co-response work with the ambulance service.

Bedfordshire’s firefighters and paramedics recognised for joint working with award nomination

A collaboration between Bedfordshire's fire and ambulance services has been shortlisted for an industry award. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has been shortlisted...
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The exterior of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust's Emergency Operations Centre in Hammond Road in Bedford.

Future of Bedford emergency call centre still hangs in the balance

Despite an announcement from the GMB Union that Bedford's Hammond Road Emergency Operations Centre would remain open, the East of England Ambulance Service Trust...
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Councillors demand answers on closure of Bedford 999 call centre

Borough councillors have called on the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) to confirm that it is “actively seeking” a new base in the borough after potential plans...
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Concerns raised over response times after 999 ambulance base closure plans

A plan to close an ambulance service 999 base in Bedford has left the Labour ruling group in nearby Luton “dumbfounded”, a meeting heard. The East of England Ambulance Service Trust is...
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Community Wellbeing Officers at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service who are trained by EEAST to respond to non-injury falls in the home. Image BFRS and EEAST

Bedfordshire fire and ambulance services reach finals of national healthcare awards

Bedfordshire's fire and ambulance services have been shortlisted for a national healthcare award after they launched a joint project to help people who have fallen at home...
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