Lincolnshire ambulance bosses are ignoring staff concerns over proposed cuts, a top union official said. Richard Parker, from Unison, said Lincolnshire Ambulance Trust plans to cut 28 ambulances and 42 staff to make savings of �2.6m.
But he said the trust's managers have failed to consult staff or the public.
The trust has refused to comment, but insists the proposed cuts to the fleet will be offset by new highly-trained paramedics working in the community.
'No consultation'
"They are proposing taking ambulances off the roads and replacing them with emergency care practitioners - and saying this is an improvement in the service," said Mr Parker.
"The general public has not been given any proper information or a timetable for consultation."
He said the trust is also ignoring staff concerns about a proposed merger with other East Midlands services due to take place in the next six months.
The trust is having a board meeting on Thursday, but the issue of the cuts is not on the agenda, he said.
Mr Parker said he cannot believe the trust has failed to consult or communicate its plans with the public.
"It is a major anxiety to our members," he said.
The trust said it is meeting all its targets on a weekly basis, but cannot comment on specific complaints from staff.
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