Press Releases

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Sir Jim Mackey meets NEAS colleagues on his visit

NHS England Chief Executive visits North East Ambulance Service following outstanding performance for patients

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) welcomed NHS England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey to the region this week following a month of outstanding performance that saw patients receive faster, more timely care than ever before.

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North East Ambulance Service employee Sandeep Wales awarded MBE for services to supporting ethnically diverse ambulance staff

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is proud to announce that Sandeep Wales, quality improvement advisor and co-chair of the Trust’s Together network, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), having been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to supporting ethnically diverse ambulance staff.

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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.

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Honouring decades of care: ambulance colleagues recognised for their service

Eleven North East Ambulance Service (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.

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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.

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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.

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Ambulance service staff survey shows continued improvement and rising staff confidence in 2025

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has recorded continued improvement in staff experience in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, with progress seen across all nationally recognised NHS People Promise themes and growing confidence among staff in recommending the service both as a place to work and a place to receive care.

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New electric vehicle chargers funding awarded to North East Ambulance Service, supporting investment into frontline care

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has been awarded £2.2 million to install rapid electric vehicle charging infrastructure across seven ambulance stations in the North East, supporting the transition to a future electric ambulance fleet and helping reduce operational costs that can be redirected into frontline care.

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Better understanding, better care: 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.