NE Ambulance Service News - Press Releases

North East Ambulance Service trials first electric patient transport vehicle to support patients across the region

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:58:00 Z

NHS England Chief Executive visits North East Ambulance Service following outstanding performance for patients

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:05:00 Z

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) welcomed NHS England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey to the region this week following a month of outstanding performance that saw patients receive faster, more timely care than ever before.

North East Ambulance Service employee Sandeep Wales awarded MBE for services to supporting ethnically diverse ambulance staff

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:50:00 Z

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is proud to announce that Sandeep Wales, quality improvement advisor and co-chair of the Trust’s Together network, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), having been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to supporting ethnically diverse ambulance staff.

Governor spotlight: Devon Lawton, appointed governor

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:13:00 Z

Devon, who sits on our governing board as a representative from the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), spoke to us about her role.

Early look at the new electric vehicles

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:17:00 Z

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) hosted two events in April to give staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector an early look at new electric vehicles set to support services in the coming months.

Spotlight on our service – the frequent caller team

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:00 Z

Last year, NEAS dealt with 1,353 patients who frequently call 999 because of unmet medical, social or psychological needs.

This month, we caught up with Carrie Ingram, the clinical lead for our frequent caller team, the team responsible for supporting these patients.

NEAS news round-up: April

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:19:00 Z

Here's a round-up of our stories from the last few months

Spotlight on our Board: Steven Mason, non-executive director

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:08:00 Z

This month, we asked non-executive director (NED) Steven Mason to tell us a little about him and how he feels about his role.

North East Ambulance Service showcases electric vehicles to support patient care and cleaner air

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:12:00 Z

Bereaved families invited to take part in new research study

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:49:00 Z

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is inviting members of the public to take part in a new research study exploring the experiences of families following the death of a loved one outside hospital.