Press Releases

Jade Baynham from West Denton met with Georgina Campbell, a paramedic from North East Ambulance Service, after she helped when they called 999 after a surprise delivery. 

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

People in the North East are being reminded to please only call 999 or visit A&E if their condition is a threat to life or limb as services continue to face high demand over the festive break.

North East Ambulance Service has today (27 December 2022) declared a critical incident because of unprecedented pressure following the Christmas break impacting its ability to respond to patients.

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.

North East Ambulance Service has today (19 December) declared a critical incident as a result of unprecedented pressure impacting its ability to respond to patients.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging the public to only dial 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening conditions or injury.

North East Ambulance Service is inviting members of the media to speak to chief operating officer Stephen Segasby about preparations for this week's industrial action.

North East Ambulance Service has trained medical students from Newcastle University as part of a first responder scheme