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Louis patient reunion

A 4lb 11oz leap year baby born at 31 weeks is reunited with the ambulance team who helped ensure a safe arrival

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) crew and call handler reunite with baby Louis and his family five months after he was delivered prematurely at 31 weeks.

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Teesdale community paramedics build bridges between emergency and primary care in rural communities

Across our region, teams of paramedics work within our communities providing out-of-hospital care for thousands of patients and supporting the wider healthcare system across the North East.

Recently, we followed one of our Teesdale community paramedics, Richard York, for a shift out in the community to see what a day on-shift looks like for him and his colleagues.

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New leadership team in charge of clinical development

Meet the new team charged with setting the future clinical direction at North East Ambulance Service.

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Ambulance service celebrates graduation of its first cohort of paramedic apprentices

Our first ever cohort of paramedic apprentices have now graduated from their Paramedic Practice (BSc, Hons) degrees from Teesside University.

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Ambulance service celebrates graduation of its first cohort of paramedic apprentices

Today, the North East Ambulance Service’s (NEAS) first ever cohort of paramedic apprentices graduate from their Paramedic Practice (BSc, Hons) degrees from Teesside University.

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Ambulance workers receive Queen’s Medal for their contribution to emergency services

This week, seven colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service were awarded with the Queen’s Medal at a ceremony at Gosforth Park Hotel in Newcastle.

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Blue light partnership stronger than ever

Ambulance, fire and police colleagues have moved into a newly operational carbon-neutral community tri-station in Hebburn.

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Ambulance crews move into co-located fire station in North Tyneside

This month, North East Ambulance Service crews moved into Wallsend Community Fire Station in North Tyneside, alongside Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) colleagues.

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Paramedic team offering health MOTs to help reduce heart disease and stroke in local communities

More than 200 people have so far been supported by a research study which aims to help North East communities reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke.

All winners

North East Ambulance Service teams ‘in the spotlight’ for glittering awards ceremony.

The event was the first in-person awards celebration for five years and was hosted by comic and radio presenter Alfie Joey. Over 60 members of staff were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the service and its patients from over 250 nominations from colleagues and members of the public. 

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EMBARGO: North East Ambulance Service teams ‘in the spotlight’ for glittering awards ceremony.

The event was the first in-person awards celebration for five years and was hosted by comic and radio presenter Alfie Joey. Over 60 members of staff were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the service and its patients from over 250 nominations from colleagues and members of the public. 

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EMBARGO: Ambulance service celebrates thousands of hours of volunteering at annual awards

Over 380 North East residents volunteer their spare time to support North East Ambulance (NEAS) Service patients and employees were recognised tonight (Wednesday 5 June) at a ceremony at the Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle, organised by NEAS.