The health watchdog has removed the ambulance service for Herts and Essex from special measures to recognise improvements by the trust. East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) chief executive Tom Abell said: “This is a major milestone for EEAST and it’s all down to the hard work and commitment of our people. “We have made much progress since I joined the trust over two years ago. When I joined, I made clear it would take time to tackle long-standing cultural and organisational issues. “Although we have made good progress, we know there is still work to do to provide consistently excell…