Press Releases

People in the North East are being reminded to please only call 999 or visit A&E if their condition is a threat to life or limb as services continue to face high demand over the festive break.

North East Ambulance Service has today (27 December 2022) declared a critical incident because of unprecedented pressure following the Christmas break impacting its ability to respond to patients.

North East Ambulance Service has today (19 December) declared a critical incident as a result of unprecedented pressure impacting its ability to respond to patients.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging the public to only dial 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening conditions or injury.

North East Ambulance Service is inviting members of the media to speak to chief operating officer Stephen Segasby about preparations for this week's industrial action.

North East Ambulance Service has been named as one of the top performing organisations for its work on equality, diversity and inclusion.

North East Ambulance Service reflected on the highlights and challenges presented over the last year at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).

As the region’s 999 health advisors take calls for people in emergency, life-threatening situations, Sunderland football legend, Kevin Ball, all round superstar, Charlie Hardwick, (star of Emmerdale, Billy Elliot, Purely Belter and Byker Grove) and Ged Grebby, founder & CEO Show Racism the Red Card will join North East Ambulance Service, CEO Helen Ray to turn the ambulance headquarters in Newcastle RED as a commitment to Show Racism the Red Card.

North East Ambulance Service is supporting Restart a Heart Day, launched to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR. 

North East Ambulance Service is targeting seven areas across the region to expand its army of volunteer community first responders in a bid to save more lives.