NEAS news round-up: May
North East Ambulance Service to host major health conference in Newcastle
The annual 999 EMS Research Forum event will take place in September 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Newcastle in association with The National Ambulance Research Steering Group (NARSG) and PRIME Centre Wales.
New GP lead for North East Ambulance Service
Dr Suzy Lovat has been welcomed to the Trust as its new emergency operations centre urgent care GP lead.
North East Ambulance Service commends brave 8-year-old girl for making life-saving emergency call
An eight-year-old who called 999 when her mam fell ill has been presented with a bravery certificate by the ambulance crew who came to their aid.
North East Ambulance Service appoints new clinical lead for digital developments that will improve patient care
Clinical team leader Georgina Campbell has been appointed as the Trust's first clinical lead for digital development as part of a 12-month secondment to support the development of digital technology across NEAS and improve the patient journey.
Brian recognised with national award for support to ambulance crews
Brian Taylor, part of the ambulance welfare support team at North East Ambulance Service Unified Solutions (NEASUS), has been given a bronze award as ‘Operational Support Worker of the Year, at the ‘Our Health Heroes Awards’ for his phenomenal support to ambulance crews across the region.
NEAS appoints three new chaplains to support colleagues across the service
North East Ambulance Service has introduced a new chaplaincy team to the service and welcomes three new chaplains to the volunteer department.
Ambulance service tackles health inequality by delivering life-saving skills workshops to underserved communities
The research team from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has delivered life-saving skills sessions to various communities across the region.
NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight 2025 shortlist announced!
The NEAS Awards are an opportunity for colleagues and patients to show their appreciation for ambulance service staff who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in the past year, and celebrate their achievements.
New volunteers join North East Ambulance Service’s Community First Responder team
A new cohort of volunteer community first responders are ready to help save lives across the North East.
Ambulance service partners with The King’s Trust to open doors to NHS careers for the next generation
North East Ambulance Service is partnering with The King’s Trust to offer young people across the region the opportunity to begin their careers in the ambulance service and train to become health advisors taking 999 and 111 calls across the region.
New clinical fellowship programme launches to offer additional development opportunities for frontline colleagues
Two new roles aimed at enhancing patient care and frontline services have now begun as part of the Trust's new clinical fellowship programme.
Ambulance service appoints new executive director of finance
Georgina Dean joins the service from the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, where she has been chief finance officer for the past five years.