Press Releases

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 trained medical students from Newcastle University as part of a first responder scheme

A 10-year-old from Gateshead has been awarded a bravery certificate by North East Ambulance Service 

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

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 

North East Ambulance Service was joined by local celebrities and anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card to turn its Newcastle headquarters red to stamp out racism

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.

“He’s my little hero and I’m very proud of him”

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

A grandad who had a heart attack after doing the Great North Run has met the emergency service workers who helped save his life.

North East Ambulance Service technician takes part in gruelling 1900-mile banger rally for veterans’ charities