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North East Ambulance Service celebrates graduating cohort of paramedic apprentices and students from the region’s universities
The North East Ambulance Service’s (NEAS) next cohort of paramedic apprentices and self-funded students have graduated with BSc (Hons) degrees in paramedic science.

Life-saving work recognised and celebrated at ambulance service’s annual staff awards
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) came together for an inspiring evening of recognition and celebration at the NEAS Awards 2025: In the Spotlight, held at The Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, Newcastle, on Friday 11 July. Hosted by comic and radio presenter Alfie Joey, the event honoured the exceptional achievements of more than 50 staff members, selected from over 430 nominations submitted by colleagues and members of the public.

North East Ambulance Service recognised nationally for excellence in apprenticeships, inclusion, and staff mental health support
The North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) is celebrating a series of major national accolades recognising its outstanding work in apprenticeships, veteran support, inclusive leadership and staff wellbeing.

Local ambulance service veterans shortlisted for top UK emergency services awards
Colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service have been shortlisted for the National Armed Forces & Emergency Services Events (NAFESE) Covenant & Services Awards 2025.

North East Ambulance Service apprentices shortlisted for prestigious regional award
Apprentices from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have been shortlisted for a number of awards at the North East Apprenticeship Awards 2025. The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 26 June at Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle.

“Do You See Me?” – ambulance Trust launches sector-specific training co-developed with people with a learning disability and autistic people
To mark the start of Learning Disability Week 2025, themed “Do You See Me?”, North East Ambulance Service proudly announces the launch of a sector-first, co-produced Learning Disability and Autism training programme, created in partnership with patients, carers, and advocacy groups across the region.

North East Ambulance Service celebrates continued Disability Confident Leader status
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is proud to announce it has once again been recognised as a Disability Confident Leader – a national mark of commitment to supporting disabled people in the workplace.

Life-saving defibrillator initiative saves hundreds of lives across Sunderland
Community defibrillators have been deployed by North East Ambulance Service health advisors to over 800 patients across Sunderland in 2024.

New GP lead for North East Ambulance Service’s emergency operations centre
Last month North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) welcomed Dr Suzy Lovat to the Trust as emergency operations centre urgent care GP lead.

Ambulance service celebrates its volunteers for National Volunteer Week
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.