EEAST stands down from latest Business Continuity Incident

Date: 04 January 2023

Time: 13:00

EEAST Ambulance driving down the street with blue lights flashing

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has today [Wednesday 4th January] stood down the Business Continuity Incident that was declared on the 28^th December.

Our thanks go to our dedicated people for their hard work during this period of intense pressure over Christmas and New Year period.

We would like to remind the public that our services – and the NHS as a whole – remain under huge pressure and delays with handovers at hospitals remain a significant challenge.

We will keep our escalation position under close review.

You can help us by using our services wisely and seeking alternatives where appropriate. If you are unsure which service to use, 111 online is a useful service to help point you in the right direction.

Summary:
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has today [Wednesday 4th January] stood down the Business Continuity Incident that was declared on the 28^th December.