Press Releases

Dear partner,

NHS England will publish a report on their website tomorrow following an independent review into alleged failures of patient safety and governance in the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS).

Dear partner,

NHS England will publish a report on their website on Wednesday following an independent review into alleged failures of patient safety and governance in the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS).

Dear partner,

The Care Quality Commission will publish a report tomorrow, Friday 7 July, giving an update on their re-inspection of urgent and emergency care services in NEAS. They have shared a press release today with an embargo of 00:01 on 7 July.

The GMB and Unison trade unions have informed their members that they have postponed the industrial action scheduled for later this week as they will be entering into negotiations with the government along with other health service unions.

North East Ambulance Service has provided an update following the period of planned industrial action on 11 January.

As we prepare to bring 2022 to a close, we reflect on an incredibly challenging year for our service and the wider NHS around us.

We want to personally thank colleagues, both within my organisation and the partners who work alongside us, as well as the hundreds of volunteers who support us in providing care for our patients. It has never been a more important time to look after each other.

On behalf of everyone at North East Ambulance Service, We hope you have a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Three Members of Parliament have visited crews in their local constituencies to hear about the frontline delivery of our ambulance service.

North East Ambulance Service picked up two awards at this year’s Patient Experience Network National Awards in recognition of the way patient feedback is collected and communicated.

The North East is capturing the hearts of the nation thanks to a prime-time documentary following the work of the region’s ambulance service.

North East Ambulance Service is part-way through a large-scale recruitment project after receiving substantial investment from its commissioning body.

North East Ambulance Service reflected on the highlights and challenges presented over the last year at its Annual General Meeting (AGM).