Ambulance service unveils Remembrance Day tribute

Six ambulances have been designed to mark and pay tribute to Armistice Day

An ambulance service has unveiled six vehicles with designs on them to mark Remembrance Day.

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) said the vehicles paid tribute to the sacrifices made by the armed forces.

The service said the units would be rotated through its operational hubs so different crews could work on them.

Terry Hicks, EEAST's deputy director for emergency operations centres, said: "It's important that we recognise and respect the sacrifices made in conflicts around the world - both within our communities and among our staff."

The initiative was delivered through the ambulance service's fleet support teams.

Mr Hicks, who led the display, said the vehicles were "a visible demonstration" of the service's commitment to supporting armed forces.

"This kind of recognition can make a real difference to someone who may be struggling, helping them feel safe to speak up and seek support," he said.

EEAST said the ambulances would be rotated around its wider fleets

EEAST said poppy decals were also being applied to vehicles in its wider fleet to mark Remembrance Day on 11 November.

Neill Moloney, the chief executive of EEAST, said: "The Remembrance ambulances are a powerful symbol of our respect and gratitude, and they reflect the values of compassion and community that underpin everything we do at EEAST.

"I hope these vehicles serve as a meaningful reminder to both our staff and the public of the importance of remembrance and support for those who have served."