A record of over 1,100 new or replacement ambulances have been delivered in England over the past year.

New data shows that a total of 1,141 new or replacement Double Crewed Ambulances (DCAs) were delivered to NHS ambulance trusts between April 2025 and March 2026.

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 roll out forms part of wider action to improve urgent and emergency care services, including improving flow through hospitals and improving delays to discharge through better join up with social care.

This winter, the NHS has seen a significant improvement in performance despite record demand, with Category 2 response times, including for strokes and heart attacks, quicker than they have been for half a decade. Waiting times are also at their lowest in A&E for almost half a decade.