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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
David Lynch

More than 1,000 new ambulances rolled out across England this year

Over a thousand new ambulances have been deployed across England in the last year, the government has confirmed.

A total of 1,141 new and replacement double-crewed ambulances were delivered to NHS trusts nationwide between April 2025 and March 2026, according to data from the Department for Health and Social Care. The majority of these emergency vehicles are intended to replace older models, with a small number providing additional capacity.

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