Press Releases

North East Ambulance Service has been named as one of the top performing organisations for its commitment to engage more diverse employees and patients as well as improvements made to services and employment practices.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has issued a fresh appeal for the public to use its services wisely as it gears up for a busy Bank Holiday weekend.

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is about to begin a new research study exploring whether a real time ventilation feedback device can improve the quality of ventilations delivered by ambulance clinicians. 

People in the North East are being urged to make use of 111 online for medical advice as demand for 999 calls increases dramatically.

The outstanding contribution of ambulance staff was recognised today when North East Ambulance Service welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its Hebburn base.

Here is the NEAS response to a story issued by NHS England earlier today

North East Ambulance Service has issued a plea to the public to stay safe and use emergency and NHS services wisely ahead of this weekend’s EUFA European Football Championship final.

Four ambulance crews have had a lucky escape after being subjected to what is believed to have been deliberate attacks in the Sunderland area over the last week.

Family reunite with crew who came to their aid

Simon Swallow, strategic head of emergency preparedness, resilience and response at the North East Ambulance Service, has been awarded the Queen’s Ambulance Medal in the 2021 Birthday Honour’s list. He is the third recipient of the prestigious honour in the North East region.