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 New Year weekend.

Ambulance workers were assaulted in a serious incident of violence on Christmas Day morning whilst trying to care for others.

North East Ambulance Service announces winners of its annual Christmas card competition in lead up to a busy festive period.

Colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service have come together to donate gifts to Children North East in the lead up to Christmas.

In the run-up to one of the busiest times of the year for health services, North East Ambulance Service and its partners are urging the public to use NHS services wisely as we approach Black Eye Friday, Christmas and New Year.

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Colleagues at the North East Ambulance Service will attend the Newcastle United Foundation’s life skill workshop at The Community Hub in the Metrocentre on Friday 22 November 2024.

Ambulance colleagues attended Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday events across the North East to pay their respects to serving members of the armed forces and veterans. 

Staff at the North East Ambulance Service will pay their respects to servicemen and wom​​​​​​​en at Remembrance Sunday and Remembrance Day events across the country this weekend. 

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) chief executive, Helen Ray, has formally announced her retirement from her post at the end of March 2025, after 42 years working in the NHS.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) NHS Foundation Trust has appointed Professor Stuart Corbridge as its new Chair.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is supporting Restart a Heart Day. In the last year, NEAS community resuscitation officers have trained just under 3,500 staff, college and school students, businesses and community groups across the North East.