South West gains 107 ambulances to support the winter period

The South West will get 107 new ambulances for the winter period. The vehicles are part of a national government-funded project intended to support emergency services.

South Western Ambulance Service is due to receive 107 new ambulances to help during the busy winter period. The vehicles are part of a wider government project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. That national scheme is supplying more than 500 double‑crewed ambulances. NHS services have been experiencing higher demand linked to an early flu season. What was announced: - The South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust will receive 107 ambulances. - The vehicles are being provided as part of a £75m project funded by the Department of Health and Social Care. - The scheme contributes to a national fleet of more than 500 double‑crewed ambulances. - The ambulances are intended to support emergency response and patient care during the winter period. Summary: The new ambulances are intended to improve response capacity and care across the South West. Timing for when each vehicle will enter service was not specified. Undetermined at this time.