NEAS news round-up: March

Sunderland football fan who scored a second chance at life reunites with ambulance service team following cardiac arrest

North East Ambulance Service and Northumbria Police colleagues reunited with a patient whose life they saved following a cardiac arrest in Sunderland earlier this year.

 

Ambulance service study to help improve pain management for children and young people

North East Ambulance Service joins national research study exploring the experiences of children and young people who have experienced an ambulance call out for acute pain. 

 

Ambulance service launches new trauma training programme

A new specialist training programme is being delivered by North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to ensure patients who sustain traumatic injuries in the region are getting to the right place for their care.

 

Gateshead paramedic recognised nationally for outstanding service

A North East Ambulance Service paramedic has been recognised by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) after winning internal award.

 

North East Ambulance Service drives towards a greener fleet

Frontline staff have been testing and reviewing electric vehicles for possible future use as part of a commitment towards sustainability.

 

 

Cardiac arrest survival in the North East - from resuscitation to recovery

Survivor of a cardiac arrest is reunited with the emergency ambulance crew who helped to save his life and cardiologist who supported his recovery.

 

 

New chief executive announced at North East Ambulance Service

Kevin Scollay set to rejoin the ambulance service as its new chief executive.

 

 

On the up: NHS Staff Survey results demonstrate further improvements

Improved overall morale and feeling more able to suggest improvements or raise concerns are some of the highlights from this year’s NHS Staff Survey results.

Ambulance 999 workers take on abusive callers

NHS workers taking 999 and 111 calls at North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) urge the public to treat them with respect.