Behind the headlines

Resource Escalation Action Plan: What is REAP and how do the different levels affect how we operateResource Escalation Action Plan: What is REAP and how do the different levels affect how East Midlands Ambulance Service operate 17 February 2021
Ambulance performance in postcode areasThe BBC have published an article, 'How fast is the ambulance service where you live?', looking at the time it takes ambulance services to reach patients. Here we look at the bigger picture and the purpose of the NHS England Ambulance Response Programme standards, which are not about the fastest response, but the most appropriate clinical response for each patient. 17 February 2021
Do your bit to look after yourself during the heatwaveTemperatures have remained high for several weeks, causing our service to be very busy. Please make sure you do your bit to look after yourself in the heat. 17 February 2021
EMAS requests additional funding to improve services We have a fundamental belief that there is a funding gap between the resources we need and the funding we currently receive. Therefore, we have requested additional funding of £20million per annum on a phased basis from our commissioners so that we can improve services. 17 February 2021
We are not reducing services in Melton East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) provides clarification and reassurance following concerns about Melton 17 February 2021
Huge pressure on NHS emergency ambulance serviceWe've escalated to the highest alert for ambulance trusts and are taking actions to manage current demand. 17 February 2021
Giving a clinically appropriate responseWe launched the new Ambulance Response Programme (ARP) on 19 July 17 February 2021