We have started a journey to becoming an NHS Foundation Trust and we would like you to join us

We want to involve you, the people we serve, on our journey to improving ambulance services in the East Midlands.

To do this we need you to become a member of our Trust.

What is an NHS Foundation Trust?

An NHS Foundation Trust is a new form of NHS organisation with greater freedom from government control so it can better meet the needs of local communities - making real progress through local control. It remains part of the NHS and is subject to NHS standards, providing care paid for by the taxpayer, to NHS patients.

Why become an NHS Foundation Trust?

NHS Foundation Trust status will provide EMAS with a number of benefits:

Local influence

Having a membership open to local people and our staff means that you can influence and shape what we do and how we do it. In this way we can do what is right for local people.

Greater control

We will have the freedom to invest surplus funds where they are most needed.

Brighter future

We will be able to plan for a longer period – 5 years plus – so we can be more confident in how we will develop for patients, giving us a clear direction of travel for the organisation.

Become a member of EMAS

By becoming a member of our Trust you will have the opportunity to

get involved in the decisions we make and to influence the way in

which we plan and develop our services. Members can work with us

to inform us of their needs and of the services our local communities

would like us to deliver. Click here to find out more.  

How would you like to get involved?

We are also really keen to hear from you about what you would like to get from your membership and how you would like to get involved. Please do let us know your thoughts either at one of the events listed above or by getting in touch. 

Contact us

Please click here to use our online contact form.

Foundation Trust Consultation

Click here to our consultation report.