Every region of England has received new emergency vehicles as the Government rolls out over 500 new ambulances in a bid to strengthen frontline emergency services this winter. The vehicles will replace old ambulances and represent one of the biggest upgrades to the NHS fleet in recent years.
The new double crew ambulances are equipped with modern safety technology, improving protection for patients and staff while supporting paramedics to deliver urgent care more effectively.
The rollout is already said to be making a difference, reducing breakdown rates and time spent out of service, meaning more vehicles have remained on the road and available to respond to emergencies.
Rory Deighton, Acute and Community Director at NHS Confederation, says: “Health leaders will welcome these new ambulances to the country’s fleet which will help the NHS to continue to provide better, faster and more appropriate emergency care, an area which is facing high demand and rising public concern over performance.
“NHS leaders and their teams are working incredibly hard to keep patients safe, but rising flu levels, increased staff sickness and industrial action is having an impact, so making sure the NHS does not continue to fall into crisis each winter is essential for improving public confidence in the health service.”
The new ambulances include a range of design improvements that enhance patient care and staff safety. They are lighter, more fuel‑efficient and produce fewer emissions, while supporting paramedics to deliver urgent care more effectively.
