Press Releases

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

As we work towards launching our new 10-year strategy in October 2026, we wanted to bring the role of strategy, planning and transformation at NEAS to life for colleagues across the NHS, local authorities and emergency services.

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.

Here's a round-up of our stories from the last few months

This month, we asked non-executive director (NED) Raman Sanghera to tell us a little about him and how he feels about his role.

Devon, who sits on our governing board as a representative from the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), spoke to us about her role.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) hosted two events in April to give staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector an early look at new electric vehicles set to support services in the coming months. 

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.

Here's a round-up of our stories from the last few months

This month, we asked non-executive director (NED) Steven Mason to tell us a little about him and how he feels about his role.

NEAS has completed a series of significant sustainability milestones that are already improving patient safety, strengthening operational resilience and reducing environmental impact across the region. 

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.