East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) tagged articles

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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