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Ambulance service handles record 1.5 million 999 calls

The incident happened on Clapham Road, in Bedford, this morning (Tuesday). (Pictures courtesy of Petrolheadonism)

Driver's lucky escape after car overturns in Bedford

The free training sessions take place at the Harpur Centre on Friday (October 16)

Could you help save a life? Bedford residents invited to learn CPR

Ambulance crews achieved the national standard response time of 30 minutes for Category 2 incidents.

Ambulance service spotlights improved response times in annual report

EEAST CEO Neill Moloney (centre) and Chief Operating Officer Darren Meads (left) present Marc Stanbridge, Head of Clinical Operations for Bedfordshire and Luton, with a 20 year Ambulance Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and an award for 25 years' NHS service.

Ambulance staff in Bedford and Luton recognised for combined 400 years' service

'Serious concern' raised over use of O2 network for emergency responders

EEAST's out-of-hospital cardiac arrest desk, which links clinicians in the control room to the scene of a cardiac arrest via video link, is now being explored by other ambulance services in England.

EEAST was highest performing ambulance trust in England for heart attack care

The average ambulance response time in April was 27 minutes and 20 seconds for serious emergencies such as chest pain and suspected strokes

East of England ambulance response times continue to improve

Clinical lead for the EEAST's Stroke Video Triage Service Brittany Farthing said the new service helped patients receive the right treatment sooner, and improved their chances of recovery

Ambulance service covering Bedfordshire shortlisted for award

Figures from March show the East of England Ambulance Service achieved the fastest average response times for serious emergencies in almost five years

Ambulance trust for the East achieves fastest response times

EEAST chief executive Neill Moloney pictured in front of a Remembrance Ambulance with staff members

‘Remembrance Ambulances’ unveiled to honour sacrifice of Armed Forces
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has unveiled six specially liveried ambulances featuring commemorative designs that pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces.
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The areas of England where patients are least happy with their dental care.

The areas where patients are least happy with their dental care

Ambulance stock image. (Photo by National World)

East of England ambulance service rated as country's worst

New NHS League Tables, revealing the best-performing NHS Trusts have been published for the first time.

The 10 best-performing NHS Trusts in England named

A paramedic is seen by a line of ambulances. Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Ambulance staff threaten strike action over plans to shake up working patterns

The East of England Ambulance Service is facing a pregnancy discrimination claim

East of England Ambulance Service hit with pregnancy discrimination claim

The front cover of the anniversary document

NHS Trust celebrates Bedford anniversary

A child has died in a UK hospital from measles. Photo: stock.adobe.com

NHS Trust for Milton Keynes issues measles warning after tragic death

East of England Ambulance Service call centre in Bedford. Picture: Google Maps

999 call centre will close as union brands decision a "threat to public safety"

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Injured man rescued from snow-covered mountain

Dramatic moment injured man is rescued from snow-covered mountain

Emergency flashing lights are seen on an ambulance (Photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

New site will be needed for ambulance operations centre - if it avoids closure

East of England Ambulance Service call centre in Bedford. Picture: Google Maps

Petition to save Bedford ambulance 999 call centre from threat of closure

East of England Ambulance Service call centre in Bedford. Picture: Google Maps

Plans to close 999 call centre in Bedford 'not acceptable' says council

The explosion and subsequent fire in Cleat Hill, Bedford, claimed a man’s life and left a woman with serious injuries

Plans in place to help people return to their homes following explosion

East of England Ambulance Service call centre in Bedford. Picture: Google Maps

Bedford ambulance 999 call centre at risk of closure

Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital

Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust: Here are all the latest waiting times numbers

Former Bedfordshire Lord-Lieutenant Helen Nellis after being awarded an honorary doctorate by Cranfield University

Trailblazing former Lord-Lieutenant gets honorary doctorate
Bedfordshire’s first ever female Lord-Lieutenant, Helen Nellis, was bestowed with an honorary doctorate at a special ceremony at Cranfield University this week (June 26).
Bev Creagh

Doctor in a hospital ward. Picture: Jeff Moore PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Data shows how many people were waiting for treatment across Bedfordshire

Almost 20,000 patients were waiting for a key diagnostic test at Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust in March, figures show.

Bedfordshire Hospitals Trust: all the key numbers for the NHS Trust in March

Fewer people would recommend the ambulance trust as a place to work, according to the report

Critical report of ambulance service paints picture of 'unhappy’ workforce

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service lost 41 FTE firefighters this year, with 409 in post as of the end of March

Fewer firefighters keeping Bedford safe than there were 10 years ago

A clip from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's video

Bedfordshire fire chief pays tribute to staff who adapted during Covid pandemic

Jenni McClagish, patient safety specialist with EEAST, with a cuddle pocket

Ambulance service launches cuddle pockets to support parents of stillborn babies

New, improved ambulances have hit the road after a major investment in the fleet

Ambulance service covering Bedford invests nearly £50m on improved vehicles as r...

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust has appealed to the public to Choose Respect when calling 999

Ambulance service for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire reveals abuse received by c...

Dr Tom Davis signing the contract for the technology

Ambulance staff in Bedfordshire to be given iPads as part of groundbreaking £25m...

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Over 1,500 'harmful Patient Safety Incidents' recorded at Bedford Hospital in si...

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Ambulance service for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire to be placed into special m...

Alex - an Emergency Medical Technician - features in the campaign

Ambulance service for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire strikes back with hard-hitt...

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Ambulance service for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire handed £5m funding boost fo...

Marcus Bailey, chief operating officer at East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Please drink responsibly this weekend, ambulance service urges Bedford people

Bedfordshire's emergency services clap for Captain Tom Moore

Bedfordshire's emergency services come together for a day of remembrance and app...

Clapping for Carers outside the Luton and Dunstable Hospital on Thursday night

Video footage shows emergency services pay tribute to Luton nurse during Clap fo...

The EEAST needs to recruit 1,000 temporary workers and volunteers urgently

East of England Ambulance Service urgently needs volunteers and temporary worker...
Can you help the ambulance service go the extra mile against COVID-19?
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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue crews will be supporting the East of England Emergency Service NHS Trust (EEAST) in responding to non-emergency falls patients

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue help ambulance service respond to non-emergency fal...

University presents new graduation award to Jenny Vagharia in memory of midwife Stephanie OKane.

University of Bedfordshire presents new graduation award in memory of midwife St...

Cool Sam is up for national award

East of England Ambulance Service must make improvements

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Ambulance service supporters thanked during volunteer week

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NHS Trust has '˜made improvements' after deaths in Bedfordshire

Sharp rise in demand for 999 care over New Year holidays

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Jeremy Kyle backs hard-hitting ambulance campaign for Beds and Herts

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Fewer calls in Bedfordshire, but still a busy bank holiday

999 call for a broken toe nail is slammed

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