East Midlands Ambulance Service

Evelyn, aged 6, from Derbyshire, met some of our ambulance crews at a community day in Swadlincote. She learned how do CPR and sent us a picture of the beautiful colouring she did when she got home 💚🌈

Download your ambulance colouring sheet and Children's Activity Pack from our website 👉 www.emas.nhs.uk/kids

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In late 2024, Bolsover residents Paula Thompsett and her daughter Layla were involved in a serious road traffic collision that left Paula with life-threatening injuries.

On Saturday 30 May 2026, Paula marked her incredible journey with a ‘Staying Alive’ celebration, joined by the EMAS crew who helped save her life, reunited at last to see how far she’s come 💚

Alexa Williams, Ian Evans and Emma Jayne-Hill were thrilled to see Paula and Layla looking so well following the incident they all so vividly remember.

Paula said:

"I will be forever grateful to the crew on the day of the accident. Thank you for your skill, kindness and for everything you did on that day.

"As soon as I heard Alexa’s voice on Saturday, I remembered it from the day of the accident and she was so comforting.

"It was great to meet the team in much better circumstances and it meant a lot to me and my family to be able to thank them in person."

Thank you to Charlie, South Northants Community Responders and all our volunteers who support us to care for patients.

You can find out more about volunteering for EMAS on our website https://www.emas.nhs.uk/join-team-emas/volunteers

⭐️Volunteers' Week Volunteer spotlight⭐️
Today, meet Charlie….

Dronfield Community First Responders are just one of our many Community First Response schemes which cover our communities across the East Midlands.

We have a number of opportunities available in the region for Community First Responders, so if you think you can make a difference to your community and be the difference to our patients, visit https://east-midlands-ambulance-service-nhs-trust.goassemble.com/opportunities =grid&s=date_advertised&o=desc&limit=14&include=image&public_search=true

As it’s We’d like to celebrate our CFRs for all the time they volunteer for our community and East Midlands Ambulance Service

Volunteers Week (1 to 7 June) takes place across the UK. Across the East Midlands, hundreds of volunteers give up their free time, skills and compassion every day to make a big impact in their communities and to help those who need it most.

According to the latest national ambulance volunteering survey conducted by The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, volunteers for East Midlands Ambulance Service are reporting high levels of satisfaction and significant personal benefits.

The findings, based on responses from 180 EMAS volunteers, highlight the vital role volunteers play within the ambulance service, with more than three quarters of respondents (78.3%) saying they were satisfied or very satisfied with their volunteering experience.

They also highlighted strong relationships with their teams, with 72.2% agreeing they have a good relationship with their local volunteering team.

For many, volunteering is more than a role. It is a chance to give back and be part of the wider ambulance service, with the opportunity to learn, grow and develop new skills.

The survey shows that volunteering with EMAS is making a real difference to individuals:

-81.7% of volunteers reported increased skills
-68.3% said their personal development, including confidence and self-esteem, had improved
-Over a third (35.6%) reported improved health and wellbeing

Our volunteers come from all walks of life, where for some volunteering is the start of something new and for others, it is a way to use a lifetime of experience to help others.

The research shows that volunteers are driven by a strong desire to give something back.

-Over half (51.7%) said they wanted to make good use of their free time
-A similar proportion (51.1%) said they wanted to get involved in their local community
-More than a third (37.2%) said they believe in what the organisation does

Michael Barnett-Connolly, Head of Community Response, said:

"I want to thank all of our amazing volunteers at EMAS, who go above and beyond to help make a lasting difference to the people in our communities across the region. They are integral to not only our response as an ambulance service but to also helping build stronger and safer communities across the region.

"The feedback from the survey will help shape ongoing improvements to ensure volunteering with EMAS remains a positive, rewarding and sustainable experience for everyone involved."

If you are interested in volunteering in your community, visit the EMAS website for more information www.emas.nhs.uk/join-team-emas/volunteers

We are celebrating all that is great about our volunteers as part of Volunteers Week which runs from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026. Our volunteers play an integral part in the response and care to our patients across the East Midlands and for that we are exceptionally grateful. 🌟

A young couple in Sleaford reunited with ambulance crews after baby Oscar was born at home following early labour.

On 5 February 2026, 19-year-old Elli Jordan went into labour at home while 37 weeks pregnant, despite being scheduled for a planned caesarean a few weeks later.

Within minutes of her partner, Connor Woodward, calling 999, EMAS crews arrived – delivering baby Oscar at the top of a narrow staircase.

The call was answered by Emergency Medical Advisor Skylar Tangara.

Skylar said: “Congratulations to Elli and Connor on the safe arrival of their beautiful baby boy.

"Being able to help guide them through Oscar’s arrival over the phone is something I will always remember.

"They both did amazingly well."

Connor added: “The whole team who helped deliver the birth of my son deserve the whole world.

"They kept everything calm and reassured, and we can’t thank them enough.”

Earlier that day, Elli had attended hospital with early signs of labour and was advised to return home, but her labour progressed rapidly once back at home.

Elli said: “I’d been told it could take weeks, so when things started progressing, it all happened very quickly.

"Within minutes of ringing 999 the ambulances were here, and about 10 minutes later Oscar arrived.

"The crew kept me completely calm.”

Ambulance technician Stephen Peacock said: “We could see straight away the baby wasn’t going to wait.

"Everyone quickly fell into role and baby Oscar was delivered safely.”

After the birth, Connor cut Oscar’s cord before mother and baby were taken to hospital.

Elli added: “They put Oscar straight on my chest and made sure he was ok, which meant everything.

"The crew even came to say goodbye at the hospital.”

Ambulance technician Zoe Spilsbury said: “I previously worked in the EMAS control room and supported a number of labour calls over the phone. In my experience, those situations can feel even more stressful because you’re not there in person.

“That to me reiterates how important our Emergency Medical Advisors are. They do an incredible job and really deserve that recognition."

Elli, Connor and baby Oscar reunited with the team on 31 May 2026.