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Ambulance Service to Build Mega-Hubs for Future Needs
7 Oct
Summary
- New, modern ambulance hubs are planned to meet growing demand.
- The initiative will support hundreds of additional staff and 40 ambulances.
- Two hubs are planned for Northampton and Chesterfield with major investment.
East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has unveiled plans to construct several larger, modern ambulance 'hubs' to accommodate future growth and demand. This strategic move aims to replace ageing facilities that are proving difficult to maintain.
The ambitious project is projected to support the onboarding of hundreds of new staff members and introduce 40 additional ambulances to the fleet. This expansion is critical for enhancing emergency response capabilities across the served counties.
Two primary hub locations have been identified. The first will be established in Northampton, consolidating existing stations, with an expected cost exceeding £4 million and an operational target of September 2027. The second hub is planned for Chesterfield, costing over £11 million, with an anticipated opening in March 2028.
EMAS assures the public that these developments will not result in any reduction in ambulance service provision or changes to emergency response protocols. The service will continue to invest in its existing stations as well.
