28 August 2026

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“Major milestone” as East of England Ambulance Service comes out of ‘special measures’

The chief executive of the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) has described the news that they have been removed from 'special measures' as a "major milestone". Today (10 January), NHS England recognised the "significant...

999 available for life and limb emergencies during strikes but you may have to get yourself to hospital

With strikes by GMB Union and UNISON members planned in the coming days, the East of England Ambulance Service Trust EEAST has asked people to "stay safe" during industrial action...

Monthly column: NHS waiting times

A record 6.6 million people are waiting for care, and they are waiting longer than ever before. Waiting times for ambulance and emergency department care are a symptom of the...

New ambulance chief promises to “drive the improvements we want to see”

The new Chief Executive of the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) has spoken of the 'culture change' needed at the service. Tom Abel will take up the role in the autumn from...