Press Releases

A new partnership between the Voluntary Organisations’ Network North East (VONNE) and the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) means funding is available to strengthen emergency response across the region by expanding access to community public access defibrillators (cPADs), which are a vital link in the chain of survival for those experiencing cardiac arrest.

This month, we asked non-executive director, Alison Slater, to tell us a little about her role.

Our youngest governor, 18-year-old Jayden, who represents the Durham area and studies at St Leonard’s Sixth Form, spoke to us about his role

Here's a round-up of our stories from November and the end of October.

Clinicians at the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) are taking part in a service improvement project which is looking to improve how they communicate with GPs when they detect a patient has an underlying heart condition.   

Eleven North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to caring for the people of the North East, collectively representing more than 240 years of dedication, compassion, and service.

A partnership offering rapid access to psychological services for ambulance staff has been shortlisted for a national award.

Staff from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) will honour servicemen and women at Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day events across the region this weekend and the coming week. 

North East Ambulance Charity has received £142,000 from NHS Charities Together to support work aimed at improving survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

After his dad survived a cardiac arrest three year ago, Ryan Callum decided to raise funds for those who saved his life and has handed over a donation to North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) following an impressive challenge.

Eleven North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to caring for the people of the North East, collectively representing more than 240 years of dedication, compassion, and service.