The front of an emergency department with an ambulance in the background

New ambulance service must deliver better outcomes for patients and staff, says UNISON

Responding to the announcement today (Wednesday 29 October 2025) that South Central Ambulance Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service will come together to form the South Central and South East Ambulance Group, UNISON South East regional secretary Maggi Ferncombe said: “Efforts to improve patient care and make ambulance services more resilient should always be […]

View of the back of an ambulance with the words 'Ambulance' clearly visible

NHS spending over £1m a week on private ambulances for 999 callouts, says UNISON

In the South East region South Central Ambulance Service spent £19m over the past financial year on private emergency services, with South East Coast Ambulance Service spending around £6m a year.

We will be talking to resolve NHS pay dispute for members

But ignoring NHS workers for this long was a big mistake and refusing to take their concerns seriously has been hugely damaging for all involved

Vote YES for the NHS: the ambulance re-ballot campaign rolls on!

UNISON activists and organisers are on the road speaking to SCAS and SECAmb members about why we need to put NHS Pay right today