A UK ambulance service has gone into administration after 20 years in business. Acute Ambulance and Medical Services Limited appointed administrators on March 27. A notice on The Gazette says its administrators are Jason Mark Elliott and Craig Johns of Cowgills Limited.

There is currently no announcement on the ambulance service’s website about the change. A description of the service on the website says: “Our Ambulance Fleet includes Frontline Ambulances, High Dependency Ambulances, PTS Ambulances and Wheelchair Vehicles. Rigorous checks are carried out prior to the commencement of each shift.”

The company says it is “dedicated to achieving and maintaining the highest standards of medical care”.

It says it works within the guidelines of clinical practice and NHS standards.

It has extensive experience working with the NHS and private sectors providing ambulance services for GP urgent referrals, repatriation, inter-hospital transfers, cardiac transfers, psychiatric transfers, detainee transfers and transportation of patients from and to any location across the UK & Europe.

The company also provides medical cover for corporate, sporting and leisure events.

On Turstburn, a review website, one person said: “Efficient services, prompt and reliable.”

Another person penned: “I am extremely impressed with the level of care provided by Acute ambulance and medical services.

“From the moment they arrived, the team exhibited outstanding professionalism and expertise.

“They went above and beyond to ensure the safety and comfort of my family member. Highly recommend!”

Since the start of 2026, a number of companies have gone into administration.

Businesses have struggled with rising costs amid the cost of living crisis which has led to financial difficulties for some UK companies.

When a company goes into administration, they have entered a legal process (under the Insolvency Act 1986) with the aim of achieving one of the statutory objectives of an administration.

This may be to rescue a viable business that is insolvent due to cashflow problems.

An appointment of an administrator (a licensed insolvency practitioner) will be made by directors, a creditor or the court to fulfil the administration process.

The administration puts in place a statutory moratorium. This is a ‘breathing space’ that frees a company from creditor enforcement actions, while financial restructuring plans are prepared to rescue the company as a going concern where possible.

This may take the form of a sale to an unrelated party.

If it cannot be reasonably saved, the administrator will aim to achieve a better return for creditors than would be likely if the company were wound up (without first being in administration).

Express.co.uk has contacted Acute Ambulance and Medical Services Limited for a comment.