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Woman sentenced for assaulting staff member
A woman from Hucknall has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after assaulting an EMAS staff member.
29/12/2022
The ideal Christmas for Luke is being able to help others
This is the second Christmas in a row that he will be with his PTS colleagues to provide outstanding care to patients who rely on us.
25/12/2022
Industrial action at EMAS - update
The GMB trade union has informed its members that it has cancelled the industrial action scheduled for 28 December 2022. Instead, strike action is now scheduled for 11 January 2023.
23/12/2022
Derbyshire paramedic rings in 2023 helping patients in the county
Sarah Soubry will be out responding to patients as 2022 comes to a close
16/12/2022
Ambulance team leader hopes everyone will celebrate sensibly
Our Hazardous Area Response Team's Dave Turner and colleagues will be ready to respond to any major incidents and support our frontline crews on the road this New Year's Eve
19/12/2022
Dispatch officer feels blessed to spend Christmas with family
Dispatch Officer Cheryl Carter got to spend Christmas Day with her family this year but will be back in work for New Year's Eve.
19/12/2022
Belated Christmas Day for 999 call handler
999 Call Handler Patricia Little worked night shifts Christmas Eve and Christmas day so is having belated celebrations on 27 December
16/12/2022
Support services colleague is on call 24/7 over the festive period
Support service colleague Dennis Keen is on call for any major IT issues that may come up over Christmas and New Year
16/12/2022
Northamptonshire paramedic swapping Christmas for community care
Paramedic Kerry Aldridge will be giving up her Christmas to support patients in Northamptonshire this year.
16/12/2022
Helping someone and their family in a time of need is the most important gift to me
Melton Community First Responder Tim Frisby gives up his Christmas each year to help those in need
16/12/2022
Lincolnshire Paramedic is no stranger to the frontline at Christmas
Tony says there's an undeniable camaraderie and spirit in the ambulance service at this time of year.
22/12/2022
Sarah plans to bring the festive cheer to colleagues over Christmas
The 25-year-old paramedic likes to swap shifts with colleagues who have children so they can spend the day at home with their family.
16/12/2022
Industrial Action at EMAS: Information for the public
At EMAS, industrial action is planned to take place on Wednesday, 21 December 2022 at 06.00 hours to 06.00 hours on Thursday, 22 December 2022; and Wednesday, 28 December 2022, at 06.00 hours to 06.00 hours on Thursday, 29 December 2022.
19/12/2022
Power of social media allows ambulance crew to reunite missing person with his family
Ambulance technician Rosea Poynter, paramedic Chris Allum and their student Sophie Izzard were called to the gentleman by two passers-by who were worried about him, but other than his first name had no idea who he was.
09/12/2022
Industrial action announced at EMAS
Strike action has been announced at EMAS
07/12/2022
Well-loved Leicestershire paramedic clocks in for final time after 41 years of service
One of the first women paramedics in Leicestershire, Pat Withers, is retiring after over an amazing 40 years of service.
02/12/2022
EMAS secures over half a million pounds for volunteer schemes and vehicles
The EMAS Community Response Team has secured funding to help launch new volunteer projects and fund defibrillators and electric vehicles across the East Midlands.
28/11/2022
EMAS getting ready for winter with new ambulances, more frontline staff and additional control room support
Brand new ambulances, additional 999 call handlers and staff welfare vehicles to provide hot drinks to frontline crews are just some of the steps being taken by EMAS to make sure we are ready for winter.
21/11/2022
I am just trying to live my life, albeit not yet 100%
Tim Slater, Divisional Director for Derbyshire shares his story on finding out he has bowel cancer.
10/11/2022
EMAS secures Veteran Aware status in time for Remembrance
EMAS is delighted to have been accredited as 'Veteran Aware' in time for Remembrance.
10/11/2022
Generator goes green at Lincolnshire 999 control room
Our generator at Bracebridge Heath, in Lincolnshire, will now be powered by waste vegetable oil as part of our efforts to be environmentally sustainable.
09/11/2022
Man handed ban for dangerous driving and tailgating EMAS ambulance
A 51 year old from Stockport has been prosecuted for tailgating an EMAS ambulance.
02/11/2022
EMAS introduces brand new ambulances into service
Each brand new vehicle rolled out will replace an older ambulance which will be retired from service.
28/10/2022
EMAS celebrates Silver Award from Armed Forces Covenant
EMAS has recently gained its reaccreditation of the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award.
27/10/2022
Tribute to Steve Wood
It is with great sadness that we announce that Emergency Operations Centre Dispatcher Steve Wood has passed away
25/10/2022
Lincolnshire staff receive awards in recognition of their incredible long service
A variety of staff were recognised at the event.
21/10/2022
Boston mum reunited with ambulance heroes following cardiac arrest
A mum who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in front of her two children at a friend's house has finally been reunited with her team of ambulance heroes.
18/10/2022
EMAS staff recognised for their #EMAZING contributions
For staff across EMAS, it was a night to celebrate achievements at the EMAS Awards.
12/10/2022
Paramedic shares incredible battle with dyslexia to achieve dream job
As part of Dyslexia Awareness Week 2022, one EMAS paramedic shares their journey to reaching their goals and achieving their dream job.
04/10/2022
Emergency services test response to terror attack
Emergency services have held a live training exercise to test the response to a terror attack in the East Midlands.
30/09/2022
Her Majesty The Queen
It is with great sadness that we must share with you the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.
08/09/2022
Our Annual General Meeting 2022 has concluded
Some of our Exec team shared their reflections on 2021/2022 which has been another extraordinary year.
01/09/2022
Invitation to EMAS' Annual General Meeting 2022
Our Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 1 September.
19/08/2022
Nottinghamshire man prosecuted for assault on EMAS paramedic
A Nottinghamshire man has plead guilty to assaulting an EMAS paramedic
16/08/2022
Station move enhances wellbeing of staff who provide crucial frontline services
The savings generated by the development will be reinvested back into the communities served by Nottinghamshire Police and EMAS to help keep them safe and well.
12/08/2022
Shared police and ambulance base will make best use of public funds
The savings generated by the development will be reinvested back into the communities served by Nottinghamshire Police and EMAS to help keep them safe and well.
11/08/2022
EMAS appoints new Chairman
New Chairman chosen for the trust
03/08/2022
Chairman to retire after 50 years in the NHS
After over decade at EMAS as a Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Executive Board, and a phenomenal 50 years in the NHS, Pauline Tagg retired today
21/07/2022
Residents and visitors to East Midlands urged to take the hot weather seriously
With the temperatures set to rise, we are asking people to be responsible for their health to help support the NHS.
14/07/2022
NHS Lincolnshire CCG selects EMAS to run Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Lincolnshire
NHS Lincolnshire CCG has selected EMAS to deliver both the control room and transport provision in the county from Saturday, 1 July 2023.
01/07/2022
Refreshed LGBT+ Network at East Midlands Ambulance Service is ready for Pride season
The network continues to promote equality across the organisation and to better understand the care needs of our diverse population
20/06/2022
Nottinghamshire paramedic recognised for his efforts to support a Ukrainian family
Rob Ferrol won an award for going above and beyond in the line of duty after helping give peace of mind to a family in Ukraine by agreeing to host their daughter in the UK.
08/06/2022
Putting our colourful best step forward for Pride Month
We will be acknowledging Pride Month at EMAS by allowing all colleagues to wear rainbow laces throughout June.
08/06/2022
Rutland Community First Responder named in honours list
Congratulations are in order for one of our Community First Responders based in Rutland.
03/06/2022
Nottinghamshire Paramedic to receive prestigious Queen's Ambulance Medal
Huge congratulations to Nottinghamshire paramedic Cherylene Camps who has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
01/06/2022
Derbyshire High Sheriff visits EMAS community paramedic
Mr Michael Copestake, High Sheriff of Derbyshire spent the day with paramedic Tracy Cunningham finding out more about her outreach and community work.
01/06/2022
Fully electric Patient Transport Service cars rolled out across Derbyshire
This latest rollout of electric vehicles at EMAS is part of our ongoing commitment to becoming a net zero trust by 2040.
26/05/2022
EMAS continues to invest in modernising fleet with new PTS vehicles introduced across Derbyshire
Our latest investment in our Patient Transport Service (PTS) fleet in Derbyshire ensures that EMAS remains fit for the future.
20/05/2022
Bakewell staff say goodbye as development starts on new health hub
Making way for the new Derbyshire Health Hub
19/05/2022
Man prosecuted after spitting at and punching our ambulance crew
Suspended sentence handed to man who assaulted EMAS crew
18/05/2022
Northamptonshire paramedic heads to Ukraine to support humanitarian effort
Northamptonshire's Sam Sears is heading to the Ukraine to help those in need
11/05/2022
EMAS and Notts Hospice team up to cut number of hospital admissions
Frontline crews in Nottinghamshire can now refer patients directly to Nottinghamshire Hospice for intervention at night to prevent emergency admission to hospital.
05/04/2022
Tribute to former Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM
A message from EMAS Chief Executive Richard Henderson and Leicestershire Divisional Director Richard Lyne.
31/03/2022
Derbyshire staff celebrate their incredible long service
Colleagues celebrate over 500 years of service
24/03/2022
'I've really seen the best in people when it's been needed'- In my shoes – Gary Lockley
Emergency Operations Centre Service Delivery Manager Gary Lockley shares his experience of COVID from his shoes
22/03/2022
New initiative to support bereaved parents
EMAS has introduced a new initiative to support those suffering the loss of a young child
16/03/2022
Best foot forward for CFR operations manager
EMAZING achievement in charity challenge
09/03/2022
Leicestershire paramedic's 'life-saving dogs' nominated for national award
A team of five Newfoundland dogs belonging to Paramedic Pete Lewin have been named as finalists at the annual Kennel Club Hero Dog Awards.
04/03/2022
Dennis takes on National Three Peaks Challenge for charity
An Information Management and Technology (IM&T) team colleague is taking on one of the biggest hiking challenges later this spring in the name of charity.
02/03/2022
Celebrating our apprentices and apprenticeships
To celebrate the successes and hard work of those colleagues who are undertaking apprenticeship programmes, we held an online event during National Apprenticeship Week
16/02/2022
Getting to the heart of the matter - Help us help you
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
15/02/2022
Our award-winning volunteers continue to boost the capabilities of our Patient Transport Services
Our Volunteering Team have continued to work throughout 2021 to expand our non-emergency Patient Transport Services (NEPTS) via both patient facing and non-patient facing roles.
28/01/2022
Successful prosecution for man who assaulted crew
A Stamford man is prosecuted after assaulting crew
26/01/2022
Award-winning Mental Health Clinician explains why her unusual nursing role is #EMAZING
Ellen thrives in her role as a Mental Health Clinician
14/01/2022
Military personnel support EMAS with non-emergency responses
Arrangements have been made for 60 military personnel to support EMAS with responding to non-emergency patients in the coming weeks
11/01/2022
EMAS experience record number of calls in first seven hours of 2022 as revellers party into the new year
We continue to prioritise patients who are reported to be experiencing an immediately life-threatening emergency.
01/01/2022
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Woman sentenced for assaulting staff member
The ideal Christmas for Luke is being able to help others
Industrial action at EMAS - update
Derbyshire paramedic rings in 2023 helping patients in the county
Ambulance team leader hopes everyone will celebrate sensibly
Dispatch officer feels blessed to spend Christmas with family
Belated Christmas Day for 999 call handler
Support services colleague is on call 24/7 over the festive period
Northamptonshire paramedic swapping Christmas for community care
Helping someone and their family in a time of need is the most important gift to me
Lincolnshire Paramedic is no stranger to the frontline at Christmas
Sarah plans to bring the festive cheer to colleagues over Christmas
Industrial Action at EMAS: Information for the public
Power of social media allows ambulance crew to reunite missing person with his family
Industrial action announced at EMAS
Well-loved Leicestershire paramedic clocks in for final time after 41 years of service
EMAS secures over half a million pounds for volunteer schemes and vehicles
EMAS getting ready for winter with new ambulances, more frontline staff and additional control room support
I am just trying to live my life, albeit not yet 100%
EMAS secures Veteran Aware status in time for Remembrance
Generator goes green at Lincolnshire 999 control room
Man handed ban for dangerous driving and tailgating EMAS ambulance
EMAS introduces brand new ambulances into service
EMAS celebrates Silver Award from Armed Forces Covenant
Tribute to Steve Wood
Lincolnshire staff receive awards in recognition of their incredible long service
Boston mum reunited with ambulance heroes following cardiac arrest
EMAS staff recognised for their #EMAZING contributions
Paramedic shares incredible battle with dyslexia to achieve dream job
Emergency services test response to terror attack
Her Majesty The Queen
Our Annual General Meeting 2022 has concluded
Invitation to EMAS’ Annual General Meeting 2022
Nottinghamshire man prosecuted for assault on EMAS paramedic
Station move enhances wellbeing of staff who provide crucial frontline services
Shared police and ambulance base will make best use of public funds
EMAS appoints new Chairman
Chairman to retire after 50 years in the NHS
Residents and visitors to East Midlands urged to take the hot weather seriously
NHS Lincolnshire CCG selects EMAS to run Non-Emergency Patient Transport Services in Lincolnshire
Refreshed LGBT+ Network at East Midlands Ambulance Service is ready for Pride season
Nottinghamshire paramedic recognised for his efforts to support a Ukrainian family
Putting our colourful best step forward for Pride Month
Rutland Community First Responder named in honours list
Nottinghamshire Paramedic to receive prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Medal
Derbyshire High Sheriff visits EMAS community paramedic
Fully electric Patient Transport Service cars rolled out across Derbyshire
EMAS continues to invest in modernising fleet with new PTS vehicles introduced across Derbyshire
Bakewell staff say goodbye as development starts on new health hub
Man prosecuted after spitting at and punching our ambulance crew
Northamptonshire paramedic heads to Ukraine to support humanitarian effort
EMAS and Notts Hospice team up to cut number of hospital admissions
Tribute to former Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM
Derbyshire staff celebrate their incredible long service
‘I’ve really seen the best in people when it’s been needed’- In my shoes – Gary Lockley
New initiative to support bereaved parents
Best foot forward for CFR operations manager
Leicestershire paramedic’s ‘life-saving dogs’ nominated for national award
Dennis takes on National Three Peaks Challenge for charity
Celebrating our apprentices and apprenticeships
Getting to the heart of the matter - Help us help you
Our award-winning volunteers continue to boost the capabilities of our Patient Transport Services
Successful prosecution for man who assaulted crew
Award-winning Mental Health Clinician explains why her unusual nursing role is #EMAZING
Military personnel support EMAS with non-emergency responses
EMAS experience record number of calls in first seven hours of 2022 as revellers party into the new year
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