Over a thousand new ambulances have been deployed across England in the last year, the government has confirmed.
A total of 1,141 new and replacement double-crewed ambulances were delivered to NHS trusts nationwide between April 2025 and March 2026, according to data from the Department for Health and Social Care. The majority of these emergency vehicles are intended to replace older models, with a small number providing additional capacity.
The majority of the emergency vehicles are replacements for older ambulances, with a small additional number adding extra capacity.
Health minister Zubir Ahmed said: “By modernising the NHS fleet, our hardworking paramedics are equipped with all the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively, while ensuring patients receive the highest possible standard of care.
“Replacing older vehicles with state-of-the-art ambulances means we are not only improving reliability and reducing downtime, but crucially helping more crews stay on the road and respond to emergencies.
“These vehicles are equipped with the technology to better protect staff and support faster, more effective treatment. This is a vital step in ensuring the NHS can continue to deliver world-class care for patients when they need it most.”
The new vehicles are intended to be more reliable and less likely to need repairs, which ministers hope will mean they spend less time off the road undergoing maintenance, and more time responding to 999 calls.
