Press Releases

The team responsible for ensuring there are enough ambulance crews on the road to support patients is celebrating its 20^th anniversary.

At the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), staff networks are a core part of how we deliver safe, effective, and inclusive services - not only for our people, but for our patients and communities.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has climbed to 15th in the Department of Education’s UK's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers rankings, marking its fifth consecutive year of national recognition and its highest-ever position.

North East Ambulance Service marked its 20th anniversary on 1 July.

Some of North East Ambulance Service's (NEAS) most inspiring colleagues and teams were recognised at the In The Spotlight Awards 2026, celebrating the people making an extraordinary difference to patients, communities, and colleagues across the region.

A North East Ambulance Service health advisor is making her way to China to represent her country as part of the Great Britain Goalball Squad.

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.

Last year, NEAS dealt with 1,353 patients who frequently call 999 because of unmet medical, social or psychological needs.

This month, we caught up with Carrie Ingram, the clinical lead for our frequent caller team, the team responsible for supporting these patients.

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.

NEAS has marked a milestone year in workforce development, driven by the ambitious and inclusive work of its education team. Their focus on high‑quality training, innovative career pathways and equitable learning has strengthened skills across the organisation and supported the delivery of more personalised care to patients across the North East.

We caught up with our Deputy Chief Executive and Director of People and Development to find out more about her and her role

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.