The Latest Breaking News from East Midlands Ambulance Service

Nine rushed to hospital after ‘medical emergency’ at primary school in Nottinghamshire

East Midlands Ambulance Service said the patients were transported to Queen’s Medical Centre

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Neglect by ambulance workers contributed to girl’s death, coroner finds

A coroner has found there were ‘gross failings to provide basic care’ to Zara Cheesman, 15, who died of meningitis in Nottingham.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

The 'male menopause' – what you need to know

East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for “andropause related issues”, which some are calling the “male menopause”.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Nottinghamshire health organisations work together as industrial action continues

During the strike, hospitals as well as other health and care organisations in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are working together to manage the impact on patients

Nottingham Post · Mar 14, 2023

Person taken to hospital as air ambulance called to medical emergency in Basford

East Midlands Ambulance Service was called at 8.31am on Friday, March 3 to a home in Basford, Nottingham.

Nottingham Post · Mar 3, 2023

Military to step in as East Midlands Ambulance Service expects 'challenging week' due to strikes

Ambulance bosses in the region expect up to 20 members of the military will be available to help

Nottingham Post · Feb 16, 2023

Cause of Nottingham flat fire revealed after 5 children and adult rescued

Three casualties were assessed by East Midlands Ambulance Service for smoke inhalation

Nottingham Post · Feb 15, 2023

Air ambulance lands in Arnold park amid reports of medical emergency

East Midlands Ambulance Service said crews were called to a private address in Arnold

Nottingham Post · Feb 13, 2023

Ambulance worker sacked and homeless for 'defending himself against aggressive patient'

Joe Hemming was sacked from his job at East Midlands Ambulance Service after restraining a patient he says was intoxicated and about to punch him inside his ambulance

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023

East Midlands Ambulance Service to take part in further industrial action next week

"Previous industrial action days at EMAS have been immensely challenging, and we expect the same again on Monday and Tuesday"

Nottingham Post · Feb 2, 2023