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EMAS says it is working to resolve concerns over 'corridor care' in Nottinghamshire hospitals. Photo: Other

Ambulance service responds to concerns about ‘corridor care’ in local hospitals

The bodies of Deborah Boulter, 53, and David Boulter, 60, were found by officers who were called to an address on Hallam Road, in Mapperley.

Man & woman named after suspected murder-suicide

It happened near Darlton in Bassetlaw

Man dies after his plane crashed in Bassetlaw field

North Nottinghamshire Responders with their new car.

New car for north Nottinghamshire first responders

In January, the NHS and Government set out national targets for ambulance services to have a mean average response time for ‘category two’ calls of 30 minutes for 2023/24.

‘Long way to go’ for EMAS to reduce response times

East Midlands Ambulance Service headquarters.

Long wait times lead to rise in serious incidents at Notts ambulance service

Nottinghamshire ambulance service unveils mental health strategy as ‘priority’

In January, the NHS and Government set out national targets for ambulance services to have a mean average response time for ‘category two’ calls of 30 minutes for 2023/24.

‘Long way to go’ for EMAS to reduce response times

EMAS workers in the GMB and Unite unions will be on strike again next week

Military being brought in to help ambulance service during latest strikes

Fire services have been forced to cut off a roof of a car in Derbyshire following an incident.

Worksop fire crews cut off car roof to rescue people trapped in collision

EMAS's headquarters building.

Ambulance Service must give Manchester Arena bombing inquiry ‘focus it deserves’
Ambulance service bosses say they should not “underestimate” the resource which will be needed to put in place improvements drawn from the findings of an inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing.

A picket line during the latest strike by ambulance staff.

‘Most challenging strike so far’ for East Midlands ambulance service

The headquarters of East Midlands Ambulance Service.

Ambulance boss denies there is a workforce ‘crisis’ as staff turnover increases

NHS staff on a picket line today.

Striking Notts NHS workers say toll on mental health is ‘huge’

EMAS staff are striking again next week

Nottinghamshire ambulance workers set to strike again over two days next week

Unite members in EMAS are set to strike on February 6 and 20 and March 6 and 20.

Union announces new ambulance strikes for February and March

East Midlands Ambulance Service staff on the picket line.

'Ambulance services across the country are at breaking point'

Richard Henderson, East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust chief executive.

Paramedics spent ‘phenomenal’ number of hours waiting outside hospitals

Unite members in EMAS will strike on January 23

Union urges Government to 'get its head out of the sand' on ambulance staff pay

The next scheduled period of industrial action by the GMB trade union is set to take place at EMAS on Wednesday, January 11.

Second day of strike action over pay planned at East Midlands Ambulance Service

Queen's Medical Centre.

Patients 'prioritised' as Nottinghamshire NHS system declares critical incident

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after body found in Whitwell

EMAS workers are preparing to walk out.

East Midlands Ambulance Service workers vote to strike over pay

Firefighters were called to a "well-established" house fire on Wellow Green, New Ollerton, on November 30.

Firefighters attend house fire in New Ollerton

An older 13 plate vehicle (manufactured in 2013) next to one of the brand new 22 plate (manufactured in 2022) Fiat Ducatos

More than 100 new ambulances join the East Midlands Ambulance Service fleet

Almost 3,000 paramedics and ambulance workers will be balloted for strike action

Pay row sparks strike ballot of Nottinghamshire ambulance workers and paramedics

The headquarters of East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in Nottingham.

Ambulances facing ‘horrendous’ delays at hospitals across the region

The headquarters of East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in Nottingham.

Ambulances facing ‘horrendous’ delays at hospitals across region
Leaders at East Midlands Ambulance Service say an ‘unacceptable’ pattern of ambulances spending hours waiting outside emergency departments to discharge patients is hampering response times.

Tracy O'Keefe (right) raised her concerns with Bassetlaw Council deputy leader Coun Jo White (left), after being taken to Chesterfield Hospital.

Worksop woman taken to hospital more than 15 miles away by ambulance after fall

Category one ambulance calls – those classed as life-threatening, time-critical incidents – should be attended to in an average of seven minutes from the call first being made.

Nottinghamshire ambulance crews missed serious call response targets for 12 mont...

The Canch, on Priorswell Road.

This is why emergency services were at the Canch in Worksop on Saturday

Windsor Road, Carlton in Lindrick.

Three people taken to hospital after falling from scaffolding near Worksop

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue have been joined by neighbouring fire services as they tackle the blaze.

Video: Two treated for smoke inhalation after huge tyre blaze in Bassetlaw

Craig Parkin, Nottinghamshire chief fire officer, said the result of the inspection was 'fantastic news'

Fire service celebrates after inspection rates it 'good' across all areas

An East Midlands Ambulance Service ambulance.

'Keep yourself healthy' plea from Worksop ambulance bosses amid extreme-heat del...

Paramedic Rob Ferrol holds up his UNISON Branch of the Year Award for going above and beyond in the line of duty.

Worksop paramedic gains recognition for his efforts to support Ukrainian family

Emergency services attended an incident with an overturned vehicle on Sandy Lane roundabout.

Heavy traffic on A57 roundabout in Worksop after crash

Generic shot of Shireoaks Road, Worksop. Credit: Google

Man taken to hospital after being found not breathing in car near Worksop

Covid absences have caused some disruption for non-emergency patients in recent weeks.

Military personnel drafted to ease pressure on East Midlands ambulance staff

Greencore, Manton Wood Enterprise Park, Worksop have confirmed death of worker

Worker dies at Worksop factory

Aerosol explosion in Whitwell

House evacuated after aerosol can explodes in house

A photo of the scene.

Firefighters tackling derelict building fire in Worksop

'Hospital staff rang my wife to ask if she wanted to say goodbye' - a paramedic ...

The crash happened on the A619 between Barlborough and Whitwell. Picture: Google.

Man rescued from vehicle after crash in Derbyshire

Ambulance paramedics helped two women after a collision between two vehicles at Clowne.

Firefighters rescued two casualties after a road traffic collision
Firefighters rescued two women after they were trapped in a vehicle following a collision.

The incident happened on the A1 at Blyth.

Woman cut from overturned car on A1 near Blyth

Stock ambulance

East Midlands Ambulance Service issues ‘Mad Friday’ warning

Fairy lights could be slowing down your broadband

Carols with the Nottinghamshire emergency services

Stock ambulance

Revealed: Scale of assaults on East Midlands Ambulance Service paramedics

Lincolnshires Joint Ambulance Conveyance Project was recognised at the Health Service Journal Value in Healthcare Awards

Lincs: Life saving initiative wins national healthcare award

Ambulance

Standard reporter sees first hand the work of an East Midlands Ambulance Service...

Worksop paramedic Jason Buckle

Worksop: Paramedic ‘disheartened’ after cruel thieves steal emergency lights fro...

A flat on Gloucester Road, Worksop where fire crews had to rescue a man

Worksop: Man in his 50s rescued after flat fire arson

Weather forecast for the East Midlands

VIDEO: Hottest day of the year proves busy for ambulance service