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North Wales Chronicle
23-06-2025
- Health
- North Wales Chronicle
Welsh Government invests £22m to upgrade ambulances
More than 140 new ambulances and vehicles will be part of the first phase of a five-year Welsh Ambulance Services fleet strategy, which will see older vehicles replaced with new ambulances and vehicles fitted with the latest technology, materials, and products. The wider strategy, which runs to 2030, includes prioritising electric and hybrid vehicles, where viable, to reduce carbon emissions and covers all vehicles operated by the Welsh Ambulance Service. This includes the non-emergency Patient Transport Service, which helps people attend appointments and transfers patients between hospitals. The Welsh Government investment in the fleet of 142 new ambulances and vehicles comes as the Welsh Ambulance Service is poised to introduce improvements to the way it responds to the most serious 999 emergency calls. The changes, which come into force in July, are designed to save more lives and improve people's outcomes following a cardiac arrest, a serious illness, incident, or accident. Jeremy Miles, Wales' Health Secretary, said: "This investment shows our commitment to ensuring the Welsh Ambulance Service has the modern, reliable fleet it needs to deliver exceptional care for people across Wales. "The ambulance service plays a critical role not just in emergency response, but also supporting patient flow through the wider healthcare system. 'By replacing 142 vehicles, we're improving the resilience of our emergency response capabilities and supporting our environmental goals.' MOST READ Chris Turley, executive director of Finance and Corporate Resources at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: 'We're very grateful to the Welsh Government for the continual investment, which enables us to operate a modern, efficient and fit-for-purpose fleet. 'Embracing the latest technologies and innovations whilst working in partnership with staff and trade union partners is essential to provide the best possible experience for patients, as well as an ergonomically-friendly working environment for staff, who spend the majority of their working day aboard these vehicles. 'As the national ambulance service for Wales, spread over an area of 8,000 square miles, improving air quality is something we're very committed to, so these cleaner and greener vehicles reinforce our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint in alignment with the Welsh Government's net zero strategic plan.'
Leader Live
23-06-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Welsh Government invests £22m to upgrade ambulances
More than 140 new ambulances and vehicles will be part of the first phase of a five-year Welsh Ambulance Services fleet strategy, which will see older vehicles replaced with new ambulances and vehicles fitted with the latest technology, materials, and products. The wider strategy, which runs to 2030, includes prioritising electric and hybrid vehicles, where viable, to reduce carbon emissions and covers all vehicles operated by the Welsh Ambulance Service. This includes the non-emergency Patient Transport Service, which helps people attend appointments and transfers patients between hospitals. The Welsh Government investment in the fleet of 142 new ambulances and vehicles comes as the Welsh Ambulance Service is poised to introduce improvements to the way it responds to the most serious 999 emergency calls. The changes, which come into force in July, are designed to save more lives and improve people's outcomes following a cardiac arrest, a serious illness, incident, or accident. Jeremy Miles, Wales' Health Secretary, said: "This investment shows our commitment to ensuring the Welsh Ambulance Service has the modern, reliable fleet it needs to deliver exceptional care for people across Wales. "The ambulance service plays a critical role not just in emergency response, but also supporting patient flow through the wider healthcare system. 'By replacing 142 vehicles, we're improving the resilience of our emergency response capabilities and supporting our environmental goals.' MOST READ Chris Turley, executive director of Finance and Corporate Resources at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: 'We're very grateful to the Welsh Government for the continual investment, which enables us to operate a modern, efficient and fit-for-purpose fleet. 'Embracing the latest technologies and innovations whilst working in partnership with staff and trade union partners is essential to provide the best possible experience for patients, as well as an ergonomically-friendly working environment for staff, who spend the majority of their working day aboard these vehicles. 'As the national ambulance service for Wales, spread over an area of 8,000 square miles, improving air quality is something we're very committed to, so these cleaner and greener vehicles reinforce our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint in alignment with the Welsh Government's net zero strategic plan.'
Wales Online
22-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
More than 140 new ambulances for Wales as part of multi-million pound investment
More than 140 new ambulances for Wales as part of multi-million pound investment The Welsh Ambulance Service will replace older ambulances which are no longer fit for purpose, replaced by newer vehicles. Ambulances outside a Welsh hospital (Image: Wales Online ) A multi-million pound investment will see more than 140 modern ambulances responding to emergencies throughout Wales. The new vehicles will be fitted with the latest technology, materials and products, according to the Welsh Government. The five-year Welsh Ambulance Services fleet strategy involves the replacement of older ambulances which are no longer fit for purpose, replaced by newer vehicles. As part of the first phase of the strategy, 142 new ambulances will be introduced to the current roster, following an investment of £22.45m by the Welsh Government. Electric and hybrid vehicles will be prioritised in the wider strategy, which runs until 2030. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here . It is hoped this will cover all vehicles covered by the Welsh Ambulance Service in order to reduce carbon emissions, when the changes are introduced in July. This will also include the non-emergency Patient Transport Service, which transports people to hospital appointments and patients between hospitals. The Welsh Ambulance Service is also implementing improvements in how it reacts to the most serious emergency incidents. Article continues below A Welsh Government spokesperson said the changes are "designed to save more lives". It is also hoped it will improve outcomes for people who have suffered a cardiac arrests, a serious illness, incident or accident. Jeremy Miles, Health Secretary, said: "This investment shows our commitment to ensuring the Welsh Ambulance Service has the modern, reliable fleet it needs to deliver exceptional care for people across Wales. "The ambulance service plays a critical role not just in emergency response, but also supporting patient flow through the wider healthcare system. "By replacing 142 vehicles, we're improving the resilience of our emergency response capabilities and supporting our environmental goals.' Chris Turley, executive director of finance and corporate resources at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "We're very grateful to the Welsh Government for the continual investment, which enables us to operate a modern, efficient and fit-for-purpose fleet." Article continues below 'Embracing the latest technologies and innovations whilst working in partnership with staff and trade union partners is essential to provide the best possible experience for patients, as well as an ergonomically-friendly working environment for staff, who spend the majority of their working day aboard these vehicles. "As the national ambulance service for Wales, spread over an area of 8,000 square miles, improving air quality is something we're very committed to, so these cleaner and greener vehicles reinforce our commitment to reduce our environmental footprint in alignment with the Welsh Government's net zero strategic plan.'
