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Queen's Ambulance Medal awarded to one of EMAS' first paramedicsOne of East Midlands Ambulance Service's (EMAS) first paramedics has been named in the New Year's Honours List to receive the prestigious Queen's Ambulance Service Medal for Distinguished Service. Thomas Bailey, 64, based at Buxton Ambulance Station in Derbyshire, has worked on the frontline of the ambulance service for 40 years. 27/12/2019
New initiative is on the right trackEast Midlands Ambulance Service and Nottingham Trams are working in collaboration to ensure the safe and timely response to patients who need us in an emergency who become unwell while travelling on the network. 19/12/2019
EMAS' plans for another busy winter Plans are well underway to ensure that everyone here at EMAS is ready for another busy winter period - but we need the public to play their part. 16/12/2019
Timelapse reveals how a van is converted to an ambulance in 400 hoursAnother 56 new Fiat Ducato ambulances will be rolled out across the East Midlands to help save lives in 2020. 13/12/2019
Long service awards presented to Lincolnshire colleaguesHighly valued members of the team in the Lincolnshire Division were presented with awards for their dedicated long service to East Midlands Ambulance Service. 11/12/2019
East Midlands Ambulance Service introduce What3WordsMembers of the public can now use the app to help us in finding their location in an emergency. 06/12/2019
Successful prosecution against woman who assaulted a paramedicDebbie Bakane (now Jones) repeatedly kicked our paramedic in the ribs during an emergency call out to her. 05/12/2019
Father who suffered cardiac arrest and needed three shocks to restart his heart is lucky to be aliveBill Healy suffered a cardiac arrest and needed three shocks to restart his heart back in May this year. He got to meet some of the crew who attended that day to say thank you for saving his life. 22/11/2019
Meeting held between family of Harry Dunn and EMAS Chief ExecutiveToday the parents of Harry Dunn and the EMAS Chief Executive Richard Henderson met at our headquarters in Nottingham. 06/11/2019
Dad lucky to be alive after suffering a cardiac arrest at workTim Warry went to work on a normal day back in September 2017 and was taken out of work in the back of an ambulance after he went into cardiac arrest at the restaurant he worked at. Luckily his colleague knew CPR, which possibly made all the difference. 05/11/2019
EMAS confirmed as preferred provider of PTS for NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshire Clinical Commissioning Groups have concluded contract conversations, and EMAS has been confirmed as the preferred provider of patient transport services for Northamptonshire. We will be working on a step in basis for the remaining duration of the contract (2022) whilst the commissioner reviews future options regarding the service. 25/10/2019
Thousands learn how to restart a heartPremier League footballers, world famous ice hockey teams, and volunteers from across the emergency services will help teach more than 18,000 young people how to save a life as part of World Restart A Heart Day. 16/10/2019
Little five-year-old Emily receives bravery award for ringing 999 for unconscious mum Emily Guymer was given an award at her school following on from her brave actions when she phoned 999 when her mum was in difficulty. 17/09/2019
Ambulance crews move into joint station in Market HarboroughEMAS crews have completed a successful move into Harborough Police Station. 16/09/2019
Nottingham mum who suffered cardiac arrest in front of her family reunited with ambulance heroesSam Dixon, 43, has had the opportunity to say thank you to the ambulance crews who performed CPR on her when she went into cardiac arrest 12/09/2019
First dementia friendly ambulance to launch in the UKEMAS has launched the first dementia friendly ambulance in the UK to aid patients with dementia on their journey to hospital. 06/09/2019
Wilf and Mark have both retired with nearly 90 years of service between themNottinghamshire Paramedics Wilf Prince and Mark Edwards, who are brothers-in-law, completed their last shifts together on Saturday 31 August. 05/09/2019
Adorable four-year-old hero saves dad's lifeA brave four-year-old from Church Gresley in Derbyshire who helped to save her dad's life has been presented with a bravery award by the ambulance team who attended him. 22/08/2019
Firefighter lucky to be alive after suffering a third cardiac arrest in a matter of weeksCarl Turner, from Cleethorpes was reunited with the ambulance staff who saved his life after he suffered a third cardiac arrest in his kitchen at home. 13/08/2019
Woman who nearly died because of a bleed on the brain is reunited with life-saving crewJulie Howiss experienced a severe bleed on the brain while she was on a caravan holiday with her husband. The bleed was caused after an aneurysm in her brain haemorrhaged. 31/07/2019
New technicians graduate from NTUA group of new technicians will now be out and about in the region after graduating. 29/07/2019
EMAS rated 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for caring in latest inspectionWe are delighted to announce the results of the recent Care Quality Commission inspection 17/07/2019
Emergency Services Rescue Day is fast approaching in LincolnshireRescue Day will be taking place at 7 Lakes Country Park in Crowle, North Lincolnshire! 12/07/2019
Woman's battle with mental health led her to winning bronze medalClinical Practice Tutor, Erica Smith, entered her first national cycling championship contest and won bronze! 09/07/2019
Para-dressage rider meets hero in green who helped save her lifeA former 999 call handler has today been reunited with the ambulance technician who saved her life. 08/07/2019
Meet the unsung heroes of your local communityA Bingham mum who was inspired to become a Community First Responder after her own personal experience has spoken about the day that changed her life 08/07/2019
Baby Tommy who suffered cardiac arrest meets heroes who saved his lifeA little toddler who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest earlier this year has met his team of lifesavers. 03/07/2019
Local Community First Response group think outside the box to raise funds for a new carWest Leicestershire CFR group are aiming to add a new car to their fleet in Hinckley by Autumn 2019. 09/07/2019
Successful prosecution after Nottingham ambulance crew victims of brutal assaultWe have united with Nottinghamshire Police to tackle assaults on our staff after a Nottingham ambulance crew were punched, kicked and had their hair pulled out in an attack. 02/07/2019
Prison sentence for Derby man who hurled homophobic abuse at our staff Nigel Standen pleaded guilty to seven offences, and has been sent to prison for 21 months 02/07/2019
Ambulance crews move into new tri-service building in LincolnOur crews have left their former Lincoln station to move in with police and fire colleagues in a new tri-service building just metres away. 27/06/2019
EMAS Paramedic set to cycle over 1,000 miles to raise money for brain tumour researchMichael White will raising vital funds in memory of his son Sam who died because of his brain tumour. 25/06/2019
Former Mayor raises over £3000 for community first respondersThe former Mayor of Broxtowe has donated money raised during his time in office. 14/06/2019
Tiny premature baby born with cord around neck reunited with crews who saved his life'He was so tiny, the size of a hand'. 13/06/2019
Building work begins on first tri-service hub in Nottinghamshire Work has officially started on a new blue-light tri-service hub in Hucknall which will be shared by EMAS, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. 07/06/2019
Baby girl who went blue and nearly died reunited with ambulance heroesBaby Peggy got to meet the ambulance heroes who came to her rescue when she contracted red-flag sepsis and her temperature rocketed to 41 degrees Celsius. 04/06/2019
Laverick award presented to four-year-old boy who helped his dad Four-year-old hero Sebastian Cottam from Langley Mill is given a Laverick Award from the East Midlands Ambulance staff who responded to his father's 999 call. Robert Cottam lay seriously hurt at the bottom of the stairs. Sebastian sprang into action until help arrived. 29/05/2019
Two Johns celebrate 80 years on Nottinghamshire's ambulancesTwo friends called John - who joined the ambulance service together in 1979 and are still crewmates today - are both celebrating 40 years in the NHS. 21/05/2019
Shaping our equality prioritiesOur second Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Day took place recently; with colleagues helping to shape our equality priorities. 16/05/2019
Retired Nottingham police officer reunited with life-saving ambulance crew John needed an ambulance when he was struggling to breathe in the middle of the night. 21/05/2019
Pair who damaged ambulance on New Years' Day ordered to pay repair costTwo men who damaged the doors of an ambulance in the high peaks have appeared in court. 10/05/2019
Hazardous Area Response Team celebrate 10th anniversaryOur team of specialist paramedics deployed to major incidents and serious emergencies have been part of EMAS for a decade. 09/04/2019
Northamptonshire man charged for assaulting two staff membersA man from Northamptonshire has been charged for assaulting two staff members. 01/04/2019
Ex-Army doctor named as new medical directorAn ex-Army doctor who regularly flies with one of the region's 999 emergency helicopters has been appointed as the most senior doctor EMAS. 01/04/2019
Northampton woman prosecuted for repeatedly calling 999The Frequent Callers team have successfully prosecuted another nuisance caller. 26/03/2019
The Big 3 - CollaborateThe third in the new series of short animations looks at the 'collaborate' element of The Big 3. 27/03/2019
'Tireless' paramedic receives national award for outstanding serviceTracy Cunningham from Derbyshire mentors new staff, goes the extra mile for her patients and even set up a homeless shelter over the winter. 20/03/2019
Derbyshire Patient Transport Service to stay with EMAS for a fourth yearCommissioners offered to extend our Patient Transport Service contract and we have accepted. 19/03/2019
The Big 3 - DevelopThe second in the new series of short animations looks at the 'develop' element of The Big 3. 05/03/2019
Celebrating 385 years of service for patients in Derbyshire A 40-years' service award, a thank you to the man who vaccinated more than 400 staff this winter, and several retirement celebrations, were just some of the highlights at this year's Derbyshire Rewards and Recognition event. 18/03/2019
Best van conversion ambulance design in the country We are delighted that our ambulance van conversion has been judged as the best in the UK. 21/02/2019
EMAS gets creative with its communications and engagement programmeMeet our latest real-life avatars - Steve and Sam 19/02/2019
Ambulance technician with dyslexia who taught himself to read now saves lives Richard Henton from Nottingham was unable to read at the age of 20 due to his dyslexia. He taught himself to read and now he teaches others to save lives. 13/02/2019
Retirement park receives new defibrillatorA retirement park in Radcliffe on Trent has seen the installation of a new defibrillator. 12/02/2019
Nottingham woman prosecuted for repeatedly calling 999The 31-year-old has been banned from making nuisance calls to the emergency services 06/02/2019
Alan thanks gym staff crew who saved him after he suffered a cardiac arrestA gym goer has today had the chance to meet the East Midlands Ambulance Service crews and gym staff who saved his life. 29/01/2019
Abusive caller costs NHS almost £25,000 Thomas Exhall was often intoxicated when he called 999 and was abusive to our call handlers and the ambulance crews who attended him. 24/01/2019
Damage caused to Fast Response Vehicle by vandals in AshbyDamage caused to Fast Response Vehicle by vandals in Ashby 24/01/2019
Mum who survived four cardiac arrests meets crew who saved her lifeA Leicestershire mum who suffered four cardiac arrests has thanked the crews who came to her aid and help save her life. 10/01/2019
Charity event in memory of Clifton man whose life was saved by paramedics in 1991All profits will go to the EMAS Charitable Funds 09/01/2019
Remembering the Kegworth Air Disaster Many retired members of staff and currently serving colleagues who remember the plane crash 30 years ago attended the memorial service in Kegworth 08/01/2019
Colleague goes extra mile with daily run for poorly toddlerA Scunthorpe Paramedic has raised more than £2,000 for charity by running at least 5km every single day throughout 2018. 04/01/2019
East Midlands Ambulance Service receives almost 1,000 calls in first seven hours of New Year's DayAt the busiest point of the night, our 999 call handlers were taking a new call every 20 seconds. 01/01/2019
Seven-year-old boy praised for brave actions at RTCA seven year old from Bolsover has been presented with a bravery award after he helped at an RTC. 24/09/2019
Charity donates state-of-the-art CPR training equipment to Boston.Boston Ambulance Station received a charitable donation of a high-quality mannequin that looks eerily realistic. 01/10/2019