New EMAS ambulances to replace 30 older vehicles
Health Secretary Wes Streeting said: "These 30 new ambulances will make a real difference to patients in the East Midlands, replacing old and tired vehicles and getting to patients in minutes, rather than hours."We can't fix more than a decade of underinvestment and neglect overnight. But through the measures, we will deliver faster and more convenient care for patients in emergencies."EMAS currently has a fleet of 827 operational vehicles, including emergency ambulances, fast response cars, specialised and driver training vehicles, community first responder vehicles and urgent care and patient transport vehicles, according to its annual report.
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