The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE)
@aace
AACE provides the UK’s statutory ambulance services with an organisation that can support them in the implementation of nationally agreed policy.
. @aace.org.uk welcomes major expansion of community mental health support following announcement from #DHSC of Health and Social Care that £343 million will be invested in 159 new NHS #mentalhealth facilities across England. > aace.org.uk/news/aace-we...
The recent heatwave saw a 31% increase in the number of times 999 call handlers directed people to a nearby #defibrillator during a suspected #cardiac arrest. Please take a moment to: ✅ Check your #defibs ✅ Record your check on #TheCircuit ❣️ thecircuit.uk/Home/About#a...
All at @aace.org.uk welcome Jenny Keane to the role of CEO at #NIAS. We also express our grateful thanks to Maxine Paterson for her contribution to #NIAS and the #ambulance sector since April 2025. Read more at health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-...
AACE is delighted to congratulate #JRCALC leader Dr Simon Brown on being awarded an Honorary Companionship by @paramedicsuk.bsky.social, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the #paramedic profession and support of UK #ambulance & paramedic practice.👏 > aace.org.uk/news/jrcalc-...
Today is #InternationalParamedicsDay, and AACE are celebrating the passion, courage and dedication of #paramedics and first responders everywhere. From life‑threatening emergencies to quiet acts of reassurance, the difference they make every single day is profound.🙏💚 #IPD2026
We're delighted to be partnering with the 2026 #EmergencyServicesShow, taking place on 16–17 September at The #NEC in #Birmingham. If you're attending, we'd love you to come and meet us on Stand #K24 ! 🎟️ Register for your free ticket at tickets.lupevents.co.uk/ess-ets-2026... #ESS2026 #ESS
We're proud to support #InternationalParamedicsDay on July 8th. It will highlight the many ways #paramedics advance practice, improve #patientcare and showcase organisational, service and #clinical integration. Be part of it at www.internationalparamedicsday.com #IPD2026 @paramedicsuk.bsky.social
#Ambulance and @RNLI #volunteers share learning and build stronger links at #Poole #Lifeboats meeting. 🙌 💚 aace.org.uk/news/ambulan...
"We have to straddle the health service and the emergency services camps - we have a foot in both." @londonambulance.nhs.uk chief Jason Killens tells @alijanemoore.bsky.social how things have to change, and where he sees the future of #ambulance services. > www.miphealth.org.uk/why-you-shou...
#Defibrillators can save lives - but ONLY if they are working. That's why the @resus.org.uk Council UK has launched #CheckYourDefib Week (15–21 June), a UK-wide campaign calling on Guardians of #defibrillators to ensure they are checked and updated on #TheCircuit. ❤️ aace.org.uk/news/lives-a...
Today we celebrate the #ambulance staff and #volunteers across the UK who have been recognised in the 2026 #KingsBirthdayHonours List, including our own Liam Sagi! 🥳 Huge congrats and our sincere thanks to you all! 👏 Read more at aace.org.uk/news/uk-ambu...
#Ambulance leaders urge responsible World Cup festivities: "We want everyone to enjoy the #WorldCup safely, and we particularly encourage people to look after themselves and each other on the days when England & Scotland play their matches." ⚽️ More at aace.org.uk/news/ambulan...
Reverse Mentoring: listening, learning and making space for lived experience in the @scotambservice.bsky.social Shyamali Das-Bharadwa reflects on reverse mentoring programme focused on #race, #culture, and inclusive leadership across the equalities space. Read it all at aace.org.uk/news/reverse...
North East #Ambulance Service ( #NEAS ) celebrates the dedication and impact of its #volunteers at its #Volunteer Awards, recognising over 135,000 hours given by people in the region who support patients, colleagues & communities daily. > neas.nhs.uk/news-and-eve... #VolunteersWeek
#Volunteering can form an important route into paid work, especially for younger people or those looking to change careers. In #VolunteersWeek we highlight how #volunteers at #WAST are securing full-time careers after their volunteer contributions. > ambulance.nhs.wales/news/nhs/202...
Over 7000 #volunteers are active in UK #ambulance services - and they make a profound difference. #Volunteering is more than a “nice to have”. It is a highly professional service, and volunteers are a vital part of the team. 💚 aace.org.uk/ambulance-vo... #VolunteersWeek #NVW
As we continue National #VolunteersWeek, Joe Crook, National #Volunteer Lead at @aace.org.uk, reflects on how ambulance #volunteers make our communities stronger, safer and more resilient. 💚 aace.org.uk/news/why-amb... #NVW #NVW2026 #Volunteering
Celebrating everyone who gives their time to support their community. ❤️ “As we mark the beginning of #VolunteersWeek, we extend our deepest thanks to #ambulance #volunteers across the UK. THANK YOU for making a difference!" More at aace.org.uk/ambulance-vo... #NVW2026 #NVW
Care Quality Commision recognises significant improvements at @South East Coast Ambulance Service: The compassionate, person-centred care provided by staff at South East Coast #Ambulance Service has been praised by the #CQC. 👏💚 Read more at aace.org.uk/news/cqc-rec...
Celebrating the success of those shaping the future of frontline care at #SECAmb. "The commitment and resilience you’ve shown during your learning journey has been outstanding and today is a celebration of everything you’ve worked so hard for." 💚 secamb.nhs.uk/celebrating-...
#Ambulance #volunteers from across the UK have once again taken part in the annual national #volunteering survey, now in its third consecutive year. Read more on the positive feedback received at aace.org.uk/news/results... #AmbulanceVolunteering
“Last night's @channel4news.bsky.social shone a spotlight on the modern #ambulance service in action — innovative, clinically led and transforming fast. Real change, real impact, already underway.” - @annaparry.bsky.social, MD at @aace.org.uk. View the film & read more: aace.org.uk/news/channel...
Since 2004 @tascharity.bsky.social has arranged and hosted the national memorial service to honour, remember and thank our #ambulance family members. The 13th National Ambulance Memorial is open to anyone wishing to attend, but indoor places are limited. > theasc.org.uk/our-memorial/ #NAMS2026
This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, and we're reminding our #ambulance colleagues and #volunteers of the range of #wellbeing resources we have developed with our partners, for whenever they are needed. Access them at aace.org.uk/mentalhealth... #MHAW2026 #MentalHealth
It’s staff networks week for the #ambulance sector w/c 11 May, in which ambulance services are putting together a number of workshops and other events. Check out the session being hosted at @eastenglandamb.bsky.social alone, most of which are available to anyone. > aace.org.uk/wp-content/u...
AACE is delighted to celebrate the success of four #ambulance service chief executives who have been recognised in the @hsj.co.uk's annual Top 50 #NHS Provider Chief Executives ranking for 2026. Congratulations to all! Read more at aace.org.uk/news/ambulan...
New funding to strengthen #suicide prevention and wellbeing support for #ambulance sector: @aace.org.uk & @tascharity.bsky.social receive £348,000 of funding from the Workforce #Wellbeing Programme, a partnership between @nhscharitiestogether.co.uk & @england.nhs.uk. >> aace.org.uk/news/new-nat...
Hospital handover delays remain one of the most visible and damaging pressures on the #ambulance sector. Sustainable improvement requires whole‑system leadership, shared ownership of risk and a commitment to improving flow end‑to‑end. Read more at aace.org.uk/news/nationa...
Read how a new #Neurodiversity Pledge for UK #ambulance services, launched by the National Ambulance #Disability Network at #ALF2026, is setting out a clear, sector‑wide commitment to supporting #neurodivergent colleagues. aace.org.uk/news/support...