Welcome
The IAA was formed in January 2012 to represent the interests of independent ambulance providers who are registered with the Care Quality Commission. A ‘not for profit’ body our core values are to work in a manner that is brave, decent and independent.
We are formally recognised by Government, the NHS, the Departments of Health & Transport, and media outlets being as the voice of the independent ambulance sector.
Our providers are diverse – from small and local to large and nationwide – but they all have one guiding principle: the care, well-being and safety of their patients. Our Members abide by a Code of Conduct, a copy of which is available on request.
As an organisation we fully support the regulation of those providing patient care and transportation; in England this is registration with the Care Quality Commission, which guarantees to event organisers, NHS Commissioners and patients the highest quality standards.
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Recent News
New IAA Director appointed
Following our recent Board meeting the Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Smith as an IAA Director. Jamie has been an Associate Director since October 2017, and [...]
IAA Director, Quality Assurance
We're looking for the right person to lead on the development and implementation of our new Quality Assurance Framework, and the IAA Assured Quality benchmark. This is a part-time role [...]
IAA Position Statement on Emergency Driving.
IAA Directors have agreed a Position Statement for Members providing emergency driving, which provides a 'benchmark' for Members. Commenting, Alan Howson (Executive Chairman) said "This is the first Position Statement the [...]
Events
Life Connections 2018 takes to the road
Life Connections 2018 Life Connections 2018 is on the road this year running one day regional conference events, which started with a successful events in Harrogate and Bristol, with two more events at the [...]
Emergency Services Show, 19th – 20th September 2018 (NEC, Birmingham)
Emergency Services Show, 20th-21st September, NEC The Emergency Services Show will be returning to the NEC on the 19th-20th September and will be in Hall 5. If you're reading this and thinking of exhibiting, why [...]
Our Members abide by a Code of Conduct, a copy of which is available on request.
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IAA membership is important for all independent ambulance services registered by the Care Quality Commission.