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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.

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Beloved Berwick community paramedic scheme made permanent following its success

The scheme which has serviced the Berwick area since its launch in July 2019 has been a major success and lifeline for the community.

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Still time to have your say on new Hebburn Tri Station

A state-of-the-art blue light Tri-Station that will be the first of its kind to be completely carbon neutral is now one step closer to completion.

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Ambulance chief’s apology to staff

Ambulance bosses are speaking out today following criticism and abuse that some members of the public have directed to crews after last week’s temporary meal break announcement.

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********* UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 00:01 THURSDAY, 16 DECEMBER 2021 ********* Temporary meal break changes coming in the New Year for ambulance crews to reduce delays to patients

A temporary change to meal break arrangements for ambulance service workers is being made to reduce the risk to patients amid sustained significant pressures being felt across the NHS.