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Community first responders Dunmail Hodkinson and Susan Bainbridge (front row) with Michael Elvidge, NEAS community resuscitation training officer, and Vicky Court, deputy chief operating officer

Investment in life-saving community volunteers thanks to successful funding bid

NHS Charities Together grant will help support community first responder schemes in the North East

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Ambulance volunteers recognised for their service

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is celebrating the hard work and dedication of hundreds of volunteers who have supported the region’s patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

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High Sheriff thanks North East Ambulance Service staff

High Sheriff of Tyne and Wear David W Bavaird visited the emergency operations centre (EOC) in Newcastle on Friday, 3 June, as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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Ambulance service pays tribute to the Queen on its vehicles

North East Ambulance Service is celebrating 70 years of The Queen’s reign by decorating a selection of vehicles in her honour.

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Have your medication ready for the Platinum Jubilee weekend

North East Ambulance Service is urging people across the region to plan ahead of the Jubilee bank holiday and to use services wisely over the extended weekend.

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Ambulance apprenticeship training makes the grade

North East Ambulance Service has achieved a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted for its apprenticeship training and education.

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New ambulance call centre opens in Teesside

A brand-new team of health advisors is ready to take the region’s 999 and 111 calls from Teesside from this week.

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Frontline ambulance service staff honoured for twenty years in service

Twenty-eight frontline emergency care employees at North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) have received The Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for their dedication to their roles at an NHS Ambulance Service.

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North East Ambulance Service says fond farewell to Chief Operating Officer Paul Liversidge

Paul Liversidge QAM is hanging up his epaulettes after nearly 40 years’ service to the North East public.

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North East Ambulance Service paramedic raising awareness of veteran homelessness by sleeping rough

Imagine being homeless and sleeping on the streets with just cardboard and a thin blanket to keep you warm at night, after serving your country as a member of the armed forces.

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Help our ambulance staff #WorkWithoutFear

Health advisors and paramedics from North East Ambulance Service who have been subjected to verbal and physical assaults in the line of duty are part of a new national campaign to promote respect across the country.

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New year, new base for ambulance crews

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is adding a new station to its list, building on a successful partnership with its fire service colleagues.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has agreed a deal with NEAS to turn its newly renovated station in Sedgefield into a co-location service, housing both services together.