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.
A business partner of the IAA
Recent News
IAA reaches out to Ambulance of Ambulance Chief Executives
Alan Howson, IAA Executive Chairman The Independent Ambulance Association has reached out to hard pressed NHS Ambulance Trusts to offer the assistance of providers to assist NHS [...]
IAA coronavirus update
One of an estimated 5,000 independent ambulance vehicles supporting the NHS. The IAA has today (17th March 2020) written to the Cabinet Office to highlight the impact [...]
IAA invited to NHS England & Improvement PTS Review Group
IAA Executive Chairman, Alan Howson The IAA is one of a number of 'stakeholders' invited by NHSE & I to join an Expert Advisory Group reviewing non-emergency [...]
Events
Emergency Show, ExCeL London, 15th-16th April 2020
The Emergency Show, London’s annual trade exhibition for the Blue Light Sector. Emergency Show is London’s leading emergency services show, a major-scale exhibition of specialist solutions and innovations that make responders tasks possible and [...]
Emergency Services Show, Hall 5 (NEC Birmingham) 18th-19th September 2019
Another successful Emergency Services Show, which returned to Hall 5 at the NEC on the 18th-19th September 2019. The IAA stand looking very neat and ready for visitors. It was good to [...]
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.