Press Releases

100 items found, showing page 1 of 9

Teesside University graduates 2025

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.

2025 Winners

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

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.

Paramedic epaulette

EMBARGOED: Celebrating unity, community and care: honouring our paramedics on International Paramedics Day 2025

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is today (8 July) shining a spotlight on the region’s lifesavers on the third International Paramedics Day.   

North East Ambulance Service

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.

IMG 4667 cropped

“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.

Group photo Volunteer Awards

Local Heroes: North East Ambulance Service volunteers celebrated for dedication to community care

Volunteers for the North East Ambulance Service were recognised at the service’s annual Volunteer Awards at Kingston Park Rugby Club in Newcastle, last night (Monday 9 June).  

Newcastle University CFRs

Volunteer medical students celebrate fifth anniversary of pre-hospital response scheme with North East Ambulance Service

The initiative is a partnership between North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) and Newcastle University to train medical students to volunteer as the Trust’s community first responder scheme. 

Andrew and Jade Park - CFRs

“Being a volunteer within NEAS is something that I carry with great pride” – how an inspiring father-daughter duo is providing vital life-saving care in coastal Northumberland

The North East Ambulance Service celebrates National Volunteers Week (2-8 June 2025) by spotlighting the incredible work of its community first responders who provide a lifeline to remote communities across the region.

Defib

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.

Volunteers Week 2025

Spotlight on our service: celebrating our volunteers

As part of Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June), we’re recognising our community first responders, ambulance care service drivers, porters, community ambassadors, and governors. 

Dr Suzanne Lovat

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.