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Public urged to use emergency health services wisely this New Year weekend
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 Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
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 Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures
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.
Ambulance service urges public to use service wisely during industrial action
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 prepares for industrial action: interview opportunity
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.
Ambulance service trains medical students to respond to 999 calls
North East Ambulance Service has trained medical students from Newcastle University as part of a first responder scheme
10-year-old recognised for bravery by ambulance service
A 10-year-old from Gateshead has been awarded a bravery certificate by North East Ambulance Service
Ambulance service achieves Gold standard on equality
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 alcohol related call outs survey reveals impact on services
In the run-up to one of the busiest times of the year for control rooms, Balance has released the findings of a survey showing the effects of alcohol on services