Press Releases

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).

North East Ambulance Service was joined by local celebrities and anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card to turn its Newcastle headquarters red to stamp out racism

As the region’s 999 health advisors take calls for people in emergency, life-threatening situations, Sunderland football legend, Kevin Ball, all round superstar, Charlie Hardwick, (star of Emmerdale, Billy Elliot, Purely Belter and Byker Grove) and Ged Grebby, founder & CEO Show Racism the Red Card will join North East Ambulance Service, CEO Helen Ray to turn the ambulance headquarters in Newcastle RED as a commitment to Show Racism the Red Card.

“He’s my little hero and I’m very proud of him”

North East Ambulance Service is supporting Restart a Heart Day, launched to raise awareness of the importance of learning CPR. 

A grandad who had a heart attack after doing the Great North Run has met the emergency service workers who helped save his life.

North East Ambulance Service technician takes part in gruelling 1900-mile banger rally for veterans’ charities

North East Ambulance Service is targeting seven areas across the region to expand its army of volunteer community first responders in a bid to save more lives.