NEAS news round-up: April
Here's a round-up of our stories from the last few months
North East Ambulance Service showcases electric vehicles to support patient care and cleaner air
Staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector were given an early look at new electric vehicles set to support services in the coming months.
Bereaved families invited to take part in new research study
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.
Honouring decades of care: ambulance colleagues recognised for their service
Eleven NEAS colleagues have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to caring for communities across the region, collectively representing more than 250 years of dedication and compassion.
On the road to better health: ambulance teams help patients stub out smoking
Support for patients to stop smoking is set to be rolled out into clinical practice at North East Ambulance Service following a successful trial.
Quick thinking schoolgirl honoured by ambulance service after acting fast to help her dad
A Washington schoolgirl who trusted her gut to help her dad has been recognised by North East Ambulance Service.
Ambulance service staff survey shows improvement and rising staff confidence
NEAS records continued improvement in staff experience in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey.
North East Ambulance recognised nationally for wellbeing and inclusion excellence
Two colleagues from North East Ambulance Service are celebrating dual national awards for their exceptional leadership at this year’s Ambulance Leadership Forum (ALF) Awards, honouring individuals who go above and beyond to improve ambulance services.
Electric vehicle charging funding secured for NEAS ambulance stations
North East Ambulance Service has been awarded £2.2 million to install rapid electric vehicle charge points at seven ambulance stations across the region.
Family reunites with ambulance team after surprise home delivery
A Durham nurse who found herself calling 999 when she found herself unexpectedly giving birth at home has been reunited with the ambulance team who came to her aid.
Marking 55 years of paramedicine: celebrating the people who have shaped emergency care in the North East
NEAS celebrates the people behind the green uniform and the innovations that have shaped pre‑hospital care.
North East Ambulance Service cuts carbon and waste to protect patient health and our region’s future
Major reductions have been made in carbon emissions, waste, and costs over the past year - progress that is helping to protect public health as well as the environment.
NEAS improves support for people with a learning disability and autistic people
People with a learning disability and autistic people across the North East are set to receive more personalised, compassionate and effective care after North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) reached a major milestone in specialist workforce education.
NEAS team wins regional award for improving how ambulance data supports patient care
The informatics team was named 'Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Team of the Year’ at the SDN NENC Digital Conference 2026 in recognition of its work to ensure ambulance service data is used safely, securely and responsibly to support patient care and health research.