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“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.
REISSUE - NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight 2025 shortlist announced! [copy]
The North East Ambulance Service announces the shortlist for its 2025 staff recognition awards, the NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight.
NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight 2025 shortlist announced!
The North East Ambulance Service announces the shortlist for its 2025 staff recognition awards, the NEAS Awards: In the Spotlight.
North East Ambulance Service and The King’s Trust open doors to NHS careers for the next generation
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.
North East Ambulance Service appoints new executive director of finance
Georgina Dean has been appointed the new Executive Director of Finance at the North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS).
North East Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Executive
North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has appointed Kevin Scollay as its new chief executive.
Ambulance workers assaulted on Christmas Day
Ambulance workers were assaulted in a serious incident of violence on Christmas Day morning whilst trying to care for others.
North East Ambulance Service Chief Executive Helen Ray Retirement
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.