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
IAA first 2018 Membership certificates issued.
IAA first 2018 Membership certificates issued The first 2018 IAA Membership certificates have been issued to companies who've committed to support the work of the Association for the coming year. [...]
Care Quality Commission – Ratings Consultation open
CQC Ratings Consultation CQC has launched the third consultation on their next phase of regulation covering independent healthcare such as ambulance providers, acute hospitals, doctors and clinics, online providers [...]
Care Quality Commission – Ratings Focus Group
CQC Ratings Focus Group Following on from the announcement by the Department of Health in September 2017 to extend the Ratings of providers to include independent ambulance providers, 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 day in Harrogate and three more events at the following venues: [...]
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.
Join the IAA
IAA membership is important for all independent ambulance services registered by the Care Quality Commission.