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Early look at the new electric vehicles

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) hosted two events in April to give staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector an early look at new electric vehicles set to support services in the coming months. 

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Spotlight on our service – the frequent caller team

Last year, NEAS dealt with 1,353 patients who frequently call 999 because of unmet medical, social or psychological needs.

This month, we caught up with Carrie Ingram, the clinical lead for our frequent caller team, the team responsible for supporting these patients.

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NEAS news round-up: April

Here's a round-up of our stories from the last few months

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Spotlight on our Board: Steven Mason, non-executive director

This month, we asked non-executive director (NED) Steven Mason to tell us a little about him and how he feels about his role.

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Bereaved families invited to take part in new research study

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is inviting members of the public to take part in a new research study exploring the experiences of families following the death of a loved one outside hospital.

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Honouring decades of care: ambulance colleagues recognised for their service

Eleven North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to caring for communities across the region, collectively representing more than 250 years of dedication and compassion.

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On the road to better health: ambulance teams help patients stub out smoking

Support for patients to stop smoking is set to be rolled out into clinical practice at North East Ambulance Service following a successful trial.

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Quick thinking schoolgirl honoured by ambulance service after acting fast to help her dad

A Washington schoolgirl who trusted her gut to help her dad has been recognised by North East Ambulance Service.

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NEAS accelerates major sustainability upgrades to improve patient care and prepare for an electric fleet

NEAS has completed a series of significant sustainability milestones that are already improving patient safety, strengthening operational resilience and reducing environmental impact across the region. 

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NEAS education team leads a year of workforce transformation

NEAS has marked a milestone year in workforce development, driven by the ambitious and inclusive work of its education team. Their focus on high‑quality training, innovative career pathways and equitable learning has strengthened skills across the organisation and supported the delivery of more personalised care to patients across the North East.

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People spotlight: Karen O'Brien

We caught up with our Deputy Chief Executive and Director of People and Development to find out more about her and her role