East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

This is the official Twitter account for East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust. We provide emergency 999 and urgent services across the East Midlands 🚑.

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

@FootittAnt Hi Ant, thanks for your kind words. If you’d like your compliment to go directly to the crew, please do contact our Patient Experience team: https://t.co/W0pmdX4KWy

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

@VickieFoster02 Sorry to hear about your experience Victoria, but pleased our crew & others were able to help. You can leave a compliment for our crew via this link if you’d like to share your praise with them: https://t.co/W0pmdX4KWy
Thanks for getting in touch - wishing you all the best.

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

@HardNewsUK @NHSuk @NHS We are sorry to hear about your experience and understand why you would like answers about what happened. Please contact our Patient Experience team, who can investigate the circumstances of this incident and provide you with a response: https://t.co/W0pmdX4KWy

[Northants Police @NorthantsPolice]

Emergency services are at an incident in Fishponds Rd, Northampton, after a suspicious object was found at property. A cordon is in place and the road is closed in place between Gibbs Acre Ct & Manorfield Rd.
Please avoid the area for the time being. https://t.co/bNi85xf0tB

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

It may be hot but the water's not.

Cold water shock, hidden hazards, strong currents and sudden changes in depth can quickly turn a day out into an emergency.

#FloatToLive could save your life.

[RNLI @RNLI]

#FloatToLive has saved the lives of over 50 people! And they're just the ones we know about 🤯

Dexter, Theo, Billie, Tina and Brian all floated when they got into difficulty in the water, and their stories are powerful reminders that this simple skill can save lives.

👇

[Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue @LincsFireRescue]

Please be aware that we have a large incident on going in the area of Marsh Lane, Algarkirk, Boston. Please avoid this area to allow access for emergency vehicles and also keep doors and windows closed if you live in the area.

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

@wass74 Thank you, Nigel, for taking the time to share your praise for our colleagues, particularly at what is a difficult time for you. Sending our best wishes to you and your family.

[Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service @DerbyshireFRS]

Tintwistle Moor – #UPDATE 21 July

Firefighters & partners remain deployed with ongoing operations focusing on continuing to contain fire, managing hotspots, and dealing with flare-ups. Around 75 personnel on site today supported by 3 helicopters. More: https://t.co/J9N8aiu8nk

[Humberside Fire & Rescue @HumbersideFire]

Humberside Fire Service are attending a large fire on Winterton Road, Scunthorpe. Large amounts of smoke issuing from fire. Members of the public in the area advised to keep all doors and windows closed.

[Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue @LincsFireRescue]

We currently have multiple crews attending a large incident in the area of Wigtoft, Boston.

We ask residents to ensure doors and windows are closed to prevent smoke from entering their properties and recommended people avoid the area as much as possible.

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

This morning, Monday 29 June 2026, East Midlands Ambulance Service formally stood down the critical incident that was activated on Saturday afternoon. More: https://t.co/WQP5KfVbIw

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

⚠️ EMAS remains in Critical Incident status.

We continue to experience significant pressure on our service.

Please help us ensure ambulances are available for those who need them most by using NHS services appropriately.

More information: https://t.co/m4ecCO6S0Q

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has this afternoon declared a critical incident (as at 14.30 hours, Saturday 27 June 2026).

Read more on our website:
https://t.co/m4ecCO6S0Q

[NHS @NHSuk]

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ https://t.co/kI4xLn0NIK

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

A Red Heat Health Alert is expected later this week. This level of heat can affect anyone - not just those who are usually considered vulnerable.

🚰Drink plenty of fluids
☂️Stay out of direct sunlight where possible
🏡Keep indoor spaces cool
😎Wear appropriate sun protection

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️⚠️🔴 Red weather warning issued 🔴⚠️⚠️

Extreme heat across parts of central/southern England and Wales

Wednesday 0900 - Thursday 2100

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

@dannygreengrass Hi Daniel, we are sorry to hear about your experience of our service. Please contact our Patient Experience team so they can look into this for you and provide you with a response: https://t.co/W0pmdX4KWy

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has stood down the business continuity incident declared earlier this week (as at 13.00 hours, Thursday 28 May 2026).

https://t.co/Faey7FdV4K

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

Dr Steven Dykes, Clinical Director at East Midlands Ambulance Service, shares the latest update on the ongoing business continuity incident.

He explains the ongoing pressures, what we're doing to manage demand, and how the public can continue to support us.

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared a business continuity incident (as at 19.15 hours, Tuesday 26 May 2026).

More information on what this means is on our website: https://t.co/fYwdnZ5nBh

[East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust @EMASNHSTrust]

@missrachcarter Hi Rachael, sorry to hear of this experience. Please contact our Patient Experience team to make a complaint so that they can investigate what’s happened. You can find their contact details on our webpage below. https://t.co/W0pmdX4KWy