Press Releases

Over 400 North East residents volunteer their spare time to support North East Ambulance (NEAS) and as part of the week-long campaign to celebrate Volunteers Week (2-8 June), we’re recognising our community first responders, ambulance care service drivers, porters, community ambassadors, and governors. 

On Wednesday 14 May 2025, an ambulance crew from the North East Ambulance Service reunited with 8-year-old Bella who called 999 when her mam fell ill. The crew presented Bella with a bravery certificate from the service.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) appoints clinical team leader (CTL), Georgina Campbell as the new clinical lead for digital development as part of a 12-month secondment.

North East Ambulance Service has introduced a new chaplaincy team to the service and welcomes three new chaplains to the volunteer department. 

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 North East of England.

A research team from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has delivered life-saving skills sessions to various communities across the region.

The North East Ambulance Service announces the shortlist for its 2025 staff recognition awards, the NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight.

The North East Ambulance Service announces the shortlist for its 2025 staff recognition awards, the NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight.

The North East Ambulance Service has announced its partnership with silver sponsors Ward Hadaway, the University of Teesside, Unison, Sintons, Talk Works, and Mary Gober International (MGI) ahead of its staff awards ceremony this summer.

A new cohort of volunteer community first responders are ready to help save lives across the north east.  

The 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. 

Two new roles aimed at enhancing patient care and frontline services have now begun at North East Ambulance Service (NEAS).