United Kingdom Emergency Medical Services Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Life Support & Emergency Resuscitation Systems, Patient Monitoring Systems, Wound Care Consumables, Patient Handling Equipment, Infection Control Product, and Others), By End User (Hospitals & Trauma Centres and Ambulatory Surgical Centres), and UK Emergency Medical Services Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Emergency Medical Services Market Size Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Emergency Medical Services Market Size Was Estimated at USD 2.41 Billion in 2024
• The UK Emergency Medical Services Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 6.12% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Emergency Medical Services Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 4.63 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the UK Emergency Medical Services Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 4.63 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.12% from 2025 to 2035. Growth factors include rising emergency incidents, technological advancements like telemedicine and IoT, increased healthcare investments, government regulations on device maintenance, and a growing focus on sustainability and professional training in emergency medical services.

Market Overview

The UK emergency medical services market refers to providing urgent care for injuries, illnesses, and disasters. Rising cardiac arrests and accidents in the UK increase EMS demand. Technology in EMS improves risk prediction, communication, and real-time emergency guidance for better outcomes.  Increased investments in healthcare, technological advancements, and an increase in emergencies are driving market expansion with the goal of improving patient survival and emergency care efficiency. The United Kingdom emergency medical services market is undergoing rapid transformation due to increased demand for better quality medical equipment and faster emergency response. The government regulations place a focus on device maintenance and device safety, while trends in telemedicine and the Internet of Things have allowed better data sharing and resource planning in near real-time. There has also been a heightened emphasis on sustainability, which promotes the adoption of green medical technologies, aligned with national environmental goals. Continued demand for training ensures that the workforce is capable of using new emergency devices. In summary, efficiency, regulatory compliance, technological innovation, and sustainability embody the UK emergency medical services market's transformation aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of emergency services.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK emergency medical services market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom emergency medical services market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom emergency medical services market.

Driving Factors

The demand for enhanced emergency treatment, driven by the ageing population and the rise in chronic diseases, is growing in the UK emergency medical services market. The provision of medical devices is strengthened by government financing and policies in support of improvements to the healthcare infrastructure. Further, the quality of emergency services is being influenced by developments in technology such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring, which could improve patient outcomes, efficiency, and effectiveness. NHS initiatives are also encouraging developments in digital health that present significant opportunities for the emergency medical services market.

Restraining Factors

High expenditure on innovation in medical equipment, regulatory constraints, and complex maintenance hampers the EMS market. Excessive price competition limits profitability, while the lack of a qualified workforce and technology adoption barriers restrict market expansion and further delay the implementation of newly developed emergency medical devices. These factors hamper the emergency medical services market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom emergency medical services market share is classified into type and end user.

• The life support & emergency resuscitation systems segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom emergency medical services market is segmented by type into life support & emergency resuscitation systems, patient monitoring systems, wound care consumables, patient handling equipment, infection control product, and others. Among these, the life support & emergency resuscitation systems segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The life support, emergency resuscitation systems, and emergency medical services (EMS) marketplace consists of a broad array of items and innovations designed to preserve life and stabilise individuals in life-threatening situations. The products are also critical items for pre-hospital care, ambulance services, and emergencies.

• The hospitals & trauma centers segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom emergency medical services market is segmented by end user into hospitals & trauma centers and ambulatory surgical centers. Among these, the hospitals & trauma centers segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Hospitals and trauma centres represent a large share of the market for emergency medical services (EMS) products. In this case, hospitals and trauma centres need a large variety of specialized supplies and equipment to respond to emergencies and provide patients with the care they urgently need. Hospitals and trauma centres have a specific need for a variety of medical equipment and devices to assess and treat patients during an emergency.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom emergency medical services market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Medtronic
• Bristol-Myers Squibb
• Smith and Nephew
• Philips
• Johnson and Johnson
• Boston Scientific
• Cardinal Health
• Terumo
• 3M
• Stryker
• Fujifilm
• GE Healthcare
• Abbott Laboratories
• Zoll Medical
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom emergency medical services market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Emergency Medical Services Market, By Type

• Life Support & Emergency Resuscitation Systems
• Patient Monitoring Systems
• Wound Care Consumables
• Patient Handling Equipment
• Infection Control Product
• Others

United Kingdom Emergency Medical Services Market, By End User

• Hospitals & Trauma Centers
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers