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Emergency services join forces to talk about Fatal FourThere have been 47 fatal road traffic collisions this year so we joined forces with the police and fire to raise awareness about the Fatal Four 10/12/2018
East Midlands Ambulance Service outlines action to help meet winter demandEast Midlands Ambulance Service outlines action to help meet winter demand. East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has unveiled a raft of measures it is taking to help meet the expected record levels of demand this winter. 13/12/2018
School girl praised for her actionsA 10-year-old school girl from Barton-Upon-Humber in North Lincolnshire has been awarded a Laverick Award for her brave actions when her mother collapsed at their home. 07/12/2018
Boston school girl recieves bravery award Julijia Matikane, 13, from Boston, Lincolnshire, was presented with her Laverick Award at St Giles Academy for bravely calling 999 on 23 September when her grandmother fell down the stairs and became unconscious. 06/12/2018
Urgent Care Ambulances rolled out across East MidlandsOver the next few months, 47 brand new bespoke ambulances will be delivered to our ambulance stations for our Urgent Care Assistants. 06/12/2018
Urgent Care Transport Service unveiledThe service, which went live on 3 April 2018, is designed to reduce delays for patients, and reduce the pressure faced by our Emergency Operations Centre staff and ambulance crews. 05/12/2018
Radcliffe on Trent residents saved by GoodSAM appRadcliffe on Trent residents saved by GoodSAM app 03/12/2018
Family of young man who died playing football thank team who fought to save his life Thomas Henson, 23, was playing football in Dronfield with work colleagues on Tuesday, 31 July, when he collapsed and stopped breathing. 29/11/2018
Homegrown paramedics graduateOur first technicians who have internally progressed as paramedics have graduated from Coventry University 23/11/2018
Inspirational mentor wins university awardA paramedic from Kingsmill Ambulance Station has been presented with an 'inspirational tutor' award after being nominated by a student. 22/11/2018
Grimsby staff recognised for their dedication Three members of staff from Grimsby Ambulance Station have been shortlisted for 'Paramedic/First Responder of the year' category at the Lincolnshire Media Health Awards. 19/11/2018
Specialist paramedics shortlisted for awardFour East Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics have been nominated and shortlisted for Clinical Team of the Year at the Lincolnshire Media Health Awards. 19/11/2018
#EMAZING Lincolnshire crews receive awards for over 600 years' serviceLincolnshire crews receive Long Service and Good Conduct Medals for over 600 years' experience in the ambulance service at the Brackenborough Hotel in Louth 15/11/2018
Bravery award for Irthlingborough school girlLittle Ellie rang 999 when she couldn't wake her mum up 07/11/2018
Football fan thanks ambulance crew who saved his life A football fanatic father whose heart stopped three times at his home has thanked the ambulance crews who saved his life. 05/11/2018
Incident at King Power Stadium in LeicesterWe are currently responding to an incident in Leicester 28/10/2018
100 poppies for our ambulancesOne hundred poppies will be displayed on A&E, Urgent, and Patient Transport vehicles in support of the Centenary Poppy Appeal 26/10/2018
Little girl thanks ambulance crew after falling from her ponyEight year old Sophie Taylor from Lincolnshire has thanked the ambulance crew who transported her to hospital after her pony kicked her in the face 18/10/2018
15,000 school pupils step up to save livesThis year's Restart a Heart Day is just around the corner 10/10/2018
Paramedics join police mental health triage hub to enhance 999 serviceThe six-month trial will see paramedics, mental health nurses and social workers supporting police officers and ambulance crews when they are responding to mental health incidents by providing advice and guidance. 10/10/2018
Never too late to say thank youA mother and father who tragically lost their nine-year-old daughter in 2010 have provided 12 community public access defibrillators for the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area and have been able to say a long over due thank you to the 999 call taker and ambulance crew 05/10/2018
Ambulance fleet receives 100th ECO stars awardWe are proud to announce that our ambulance fleet has become the 100th member to join the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition scheme. 28/09/2018
Quick-thinking East Midlands Ambulance Service crew puts hospital team on standby to save RayA retired gentleman who suffered a cardiac arrest has said thank you to the ambulance crew who saved his life 27/09/2018
Three men and a little lady: East Midlands Ambulance trio reunited with AmaryllisA mother who delivered her baby at home has finally had the chance to say thank you to her 'green angels' 27/09/2018
Lord Carter publishes his latest report into the ambulance efficiencyWe welcome Lord Carter's review, which highlights many areas where East Midlands Ambulance Service is already making strong progress. 27/09/2018
Cardiac arrest survivor thanks crew who shocked him back to lifePhillip Hulland was just getting out of bed when he suffered a cardiac arrest and his wife, Mandy, had to pull him onto the floor and perform CPR on him. 25/09/2018
Wheel be there for youEMAZING colleagues from Lincolnshire have cycled around all ambulance stations on the East Coast, totalling over 93 miles to raise money for a colleague who sadly suffered a stroke earlier this year. 25/09/2018
Cardiac arrest survivor who was shocked 13 times meets team of lifesavers Today Anthony met the ambulance crew and 999 call handler who saved his life when his heart stopped six times in one day. 20/09/2018
We welcome increase in prison sentence for those who assault our crewsSince April this year, our dedicated frontline staff have reported 476 assaults. We are therefore pleased that the Assaults on Emergency Workers Bill has now received Royal Assent. 13/09/2018
Stroke survivor receives surprise from East Midlands Ambulance Service crew who saved her life Kate Aiken who suffered a stroke in March last year received a surprise visit from the ambulance crew who saved her life after expressing her wish to the Stroke Association 11/09/2018
Joy takes on marathon number three for charityThe General Manager for our Patient Transport Service is raising money for a cancer charity 06/09/2018
Please talk to us – don't just leave notes on our ambulances We are urging members of the public to come and speak to us if they urgently need to leave their house and we are blocking their access, rather than leaving us notes which we will not see until leaving the property. 20/08/2018
Volunteer 'Rocket Ron' marks 30 years of helping patients 'Rocket Ron' has helped thousands of patients over the last three decades, and he doesn't have any plans to stop. 15/08/2018
East Midlands Ambulance Service unveils new training centre with Nottingham Trent UniversityWe are working in partnership with Nottingham Trent University to launch a new training centre as part of our plans to recruit and train more staff. 14/08/2018
999 call handler meets baby she helped deliver and whose life she saved SEVEN years agoA seven-year-old boy who was not breathing when he was born 14 weeks early has finally met the Nottingham 999 call handler who helped to save his life. 08/08/2018
Alan can't wait to get back on the dancefloor after teamwork saves his life Alan Moore will be able to celebrate his 90th birthday and hopes to dance again after he suffered a cardiac arrest at his weekly dance class. 01/08/2018
If I was poorly, I'd want EMAS to treat me, says international emergency dispatch presidentA leading member of an international emergency response organisation has praised EMAS paramedics and presented them with a certificate of excellence 30/07/2018
Prestigious award for inspirational mentor from Derbyshire The ambulance technician from Swadlincote was nominated for the award by the student he mentored. 27/01/2020
Welcome to our new Non-Executive Director Gary Brown is already a non-executive director for a school academy, and he will now be joining our Trust Board. 24/08/2018
#EMAZING Lincolnshire Clinical Support Manager is raising money for the Nottingham Hospitals Charity Lorna Bailey from Scunthorpe Ambulance Station is raising money for the Queen's Medical Centre Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Nottingham after a young patient touched her heart. 23/07/2018
Generous public donations pay for specialist ambulance vehiclesTwo new bespoke vehicles funded by generous donations will help us to support our ambulance crews and reach patients in remote locations in Derbyshire. 19/07/2018
Lucky man who suffered cardiac arrest in his gym thanks lifesavers four years onRolf was moving a rowing machine at his gym when he went into cardiac arrest. Luckily for him, bystanders immediately began CPR and our ambulance crew arrived within moments. 17/07/2018
Ambulance technician attends royal birthday party for RAFThe Newark technician played the cornet in a military band before being invited into Buckingham Palace to meet Prince Charles. 17/07/2018
Innovative Cycle Response Unit scoop national award A new cycle response unit which was the brainchild of a newly qualified paramedic has won a national award 13/07/2018
IMPS fan thanks emergency services who saved his life Lincoln City fan Michael Bull has been reunited with his heroes after he suffered a cardiac arrest at the Lincoln V Exeter match on the 30 March 11/07/2018
Little hero saves his mum's life When he found his mum unable to speak due to a stroke, eight-year-old Mitchell called 999 and saved her life. Today he has been presented with a Laverick Bravery Award for his courage. 10/07/2018
Christmas Miracle Mother of two Charlotte Pickwich who suffered a cardiac arrest on Boxing Day morning has been reunited with her team of life savers 03/07/2018
Brave sisters save their Mum's life Sisters Jazz and Katya Davis from Caistor in North Lincolnshire saved their mums life after she was choking and unable to breathe 04/07/2018
Look out for our special birthday ambulancesWe have unveiled the NHS70 logo on seven of our ambulances to celebrate the seven decades of the NHS - have you seen one yet? 29/06/2018
EMAZING East Coast Paramedic Stuart Speed retires after 26 years We sadly say goodbye to Skegness Paramedic Stuart Speed after dedicating his career to the East Coast 27/06/2018
Patient who suffered heart attack on wedding anniversary meets lifesavers Mark who began experiencing chest pains at home on his wedding anniversary two years ago has now met the team who came to his rescue. 27/06/2018
Three men and a baby A mother and father who became stuck in the snow on their way to hospital have been reunited with the ambulance crew and community hero who ensured the safe arrival of their baby girl 26/06/2018
Singing Ambulanceman and rapping Matron from Leicester on star-studded charity single for NHS70Ambulance technician Kuldip Singh Bhamrah and ward matron Vicky Cartwright were invited to the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London to record the Beatles classic With a Little Help from My Friends. 25/06/2018
Charity football match raises biggest total everThe annual Peter West Memorial Trophy football match in Eastwood raised more than £3,000 this year for Macmillan Cancer Care 22/06/2018
Ambulance crew presented with police award for working together to help vulnerable patientTwo paramedics and a student paramedic who worked with their colleagues in the police for to help a vulnerable patient have been presented with a Chief Constable's Commendation award. 21/06/2018
Louth colleagues receive recognition for their collaboration Colleagues from Louth have won the Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue award in Partnership Working for their collaboration and partnership working 20/06/2018
Opening of Sleaford joint ambulance and fire station Dr Caroline Johnson has officially opened the new joint ambulance and fire station 15/06/2018
Life-saving teams selected by Broxtowe Mayor as one of his chosen charitiesWe are delighted to announce that a vital part of EMAS has been slected as one of his chosen charities 29/01/2019
Derby businessman who suffered cardiac arrest at work meets his 'miracle' lifesaversA well-known businessman who went into cardiac arrest outside his shop in Derby has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved his life. 07/06/2018
Dedicated paramedic attends Queen's Garden PartyGrantham Paramedic Tony Davies has attended the prestigious Queens garden party to recognise and reward his dedication to colleagues and patients 01/06/2018
Colleagues receive recognition for their braveryColleagues who ran into a burning caravan receive an award for their actions 04/06/2018
Celebrating Clinical Operations Manager Mark Green Recognition and good luck for Grimsby Clinical Operations Manager Mark Green 30/05/2018
#EMAZING paramedic retires after 44 years We say goodbye to Grimsby Paramedic Mally Ross after 44 years service 29/05/2018
EMAS and commissioners agree additional funding to achieve new ambulance standardsWe are pleased to announce that we have now agreed a contract with our commissioners. 16/05/2018
Snow heroes receive award recognition for their actions Colleagues who battled the elements to ensure a baby arrived safely have won 'Emergency Services Group' award in Lincolnshire 16/05/2018
Award for 11-year-old who helped mum in life-threatening emergencyToby Roe was at home when his mum collapsed and did everything he could to help our paramedics. He has now been presented with an award for his bravery. 16/05/2018
Ain't snow stopping us now Sharon Newton suffered a cardiac arrest when we experienced deep snow across the area earlier this year in March. Ambulance crews had to battle to reach her to save her life. 15/05/2018
Paramedic retires after caring for 100,000 patientsA long-serving paramedic who has helped Nottinghamshire patients for 42 years is retiring to spend time with his grandchildren 11/05/2018
EMAS says thank youClinical Operations Manager Mark Green has thanked the Cross Keys pub in Gransby for their hospitality during a difficult time 10/05/2018
Search is on for Non-Executive Director to help shape EMASWe are currently recruiting a Non-Executive Director to our Trust Board who will help to influence the service provided to communities in the East Midlands. 10/05/2018
The Rematch: Butlins Allstars vs The Rest of the WorldThe annual charity football match organised by two members of EMAS staff will take place in Eastwood in just a few weeks. 02/05/2018
Woman told to pay £2,000 after calling 999 almost 100 times on Christmas Day The frequent caller who rang 740 times in three months has also been banned from calling us for five years except in a genuine emergency. 30/04/2018
Paramedic verbally abused for blocking road with ambulanceOne of our paramedics was helping a time-critical patient when he was called an 'idiot' and sworn at by a frustrated driver. 27/04/2018
Donation made in memory of Susan CairnieSusan Cairnie's family have said thank you to the staff that tried to save her life by making a donation to EMAS her memory 27/04/2018
EMAS crowned World Champions at competition in CopenhagenFour paramedics took on ambulances services across the world to be named winners of the 2018 competition in Denmark. 18/04/2018
Baby it's cold outsideA baby that was born in the back of an ambulance when his parents car became stuck in the snow has today met the staff that delivered him into the world 13/04/2018
Paramedics journey from 'chunky monkey' to marathon runnerA Leicestershire paramedic shares his inspiration journey as he prepares for the London marathon 12/04/2018
Paramedics represent EMAS at Emergency Services Championships in CopenhagenFour EMAS paramedics will take on ambulance crews from across the world to be named Emergency Medical Services Champions 2018 10/04/2018
Defibrillator stolen in NorthamptonshireA lifesaving piece of equipment has been stolen from a village hall 06/04/2018
Rescue day helps to save even more lives Profits from Rescue Day 2017 have provided eight defibrillators and a Lucas device to the North Lincolnshire community 06/04/2018
Ambulance dispatcher prepares to run London marathon for 50th birthday Christine Bamford from Ilkeston will take on the London Marathon in a couple of weeks to raise money for St John Ambulance 03/04/2018
The other side to working on our frontline The other side to working on our frontline 30/03/2018
Stay well this Easter Bank Holiday weekendWe want everyone to have a good Easter so we are reminding people to take steps which will help them to stay healthy. 28/03/2018
Community champion retires after a lifetime in the ambulance serviceWe bid a fond farewell to a dedicated Paramedic and first responder manager who is retiring after 34 years in the ambulance service 27/03/2018
Bravery award for Ilkeston teenager who saved woman from River ErewashA young man who called 999 and worked with his friends to pull a woman from the River Erewash has been presented with the prestigious Laverick Award by the ambulance crew who attended his call 23/03/2018
Award for superstar five-year-old who called 999 for his mumA little boy from Belper has been presented with a Laverick bravery award from EMAS for calling 999 for his mum when she became unconscious at home. 16/03/2018
University students become first responders for local communityStudents from Leicester University have set up a Community First Response (CFR) scheme to help patients in Leicester City 14/03/2018
Two technicians in Nottingham complete new education programmeThe new award for trainee technicians involves portfolio work, exams and observed practice 13/03/2019
#EMAZING staff and amazing communities work together to save lives in tough conditionsOur EMAS staff and volunteers have been working around the clock to save lives across the East Midlands despite the treacherous weather conditions and we have been blown away by the support from local communities helping us reach people who need us. 02/03/2018
Snow and ice cause challenges for ambulance serviceThe poor road conditions are making a speedy response to patients very difficult 01/03/2018
Celebrating LGBT History MonthColleagues from our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Network share their experiences 28/02/2018
Boston boy praised for bravery A Laverick award has been presented to Jack Abbott from Boston for his bravery after his mother lost conscious in their home 23/02/2018
Timelapse shows critical kit takes time A long-serving member of staff has revealed she has spent almost 5,000 hours cleaning and kitting out every brand new ambulance rolled out since 2009. 21/02/2018
Father has a lucky breakA father from Barton-Upon-Humber has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest at home, following a game of snooker at his local club 26/02/2018
What equipment is found in an EMAS ambulance?Ever wondered what equipment is included in our ambulances? Now is your chance to have a look and find out what each piece of kit does 14/02/2018
Oakham Mum and baby are reunited with ambulance crew that delivered himMother who's baby was born in the back of an ambulance has been reunited with the crew who helped deliver her into the world 14/02/2018
Derbyshire dad alive to walk daughter down the aisle thanks to ambulance crew The 70-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest at home but is on the road to recovery thanks to his future son-in-law and two EMAS ambulance crews 09/02/2018
Deer EMAS…Thank you for saving my lifeA lorry driver who was trapped in his vehicle for over four hours after crashing to avoid a deer has had the chance to say thank you to his team of life savers 14/02/2018
Laverick bravery award for Chloe Bradburn for calling 999 to save dad's life01/02/2018
Clinical Navigators help patients receive the right care in the right place Some of our paramedics are now based at hospitals in Derbyshire to help our crews make sure patients receive the right care in the most suitable place. 05/02/2018
Broken eggs are not the right 999 call Broken eggs, a dead fox and someone who wanted us to make them breakfast are some of the inappropriate 999 calls our emergency call handlers have taken in the last six months. 23/01/2018
Mum reunited with ambulance crew who saved her unborn baby's lifeA Nottingham family have thanked the team who arrived in 6 minutes when their daughters life was in immediate danger 21/02/2018
Mum names her baby after 999 call handlerA mum from Newark has named her baby boy after the emergency call handler who helped him be delivered 19/01/2018
'Thanks for all that you are doing'Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Member of Parliament Karen Lee have visited East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) Lincolnshire headquarters today. 18/01/2018
Steelworker defies oddsA steelworker from Scunthorpe has been reunited with the ambulance crew who saved his life after he unexpectedly suffered a cardiac arrest while at work 12/01/2018
Our response to latest Ambulance Quality Indicator dataNHS England have today released the latest Ambulance Quality Indicator data 17/01/2018
Blue lights behind you? Don't panicWe are asking motorists to be vigilant in looking out for blue lights after our crews were involved in 90 road traffic collisions in eight months which were not their fault. 08/01/2018
Ambulance charity launch moving video about helping the helpersStaff volunteered their time to support TASC, The Ambulance Staff Charity 08/01/2018
Lincolnshire leads the way on sepsisA successful six month pilot to improve the chances of survival for patients with sepsis has been extended 09/01/2018
New Year pressure on emergency ambulance serviceA huge amount of preparatory work took place to ensure emergency ambulance frontline staff, support services and managers were geared up for the busiest day of the year. Read on to see what the New Year brought to East Midlands Ambulance Service. 01/01/2018
Vital equipment stolen from ambulance whilst caring for patientVital equipment stolen from ambulance whilst caring for patient 28/02/2018
Dedicated paramedic shortlisted for community awardSleaford Clinical Operations Manager Martin Bussey has been shortlisted for Sleaford Town Awards 'Medical Practitioner of the Year' 21/04/2018