Press Releases

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NEAS Christmas card 2022

Season's greetings from North East Ambulance Service

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.

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North East Ambulance Services declares critical incident due to extreme pressures

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.

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Ambulance service urges public to use service wisely during industrial action

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.

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North East Ambulance Service prepares for industrial action: interview opportunity

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.

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Ambulance service trains medical students to respond to 999 calls

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

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10-year-old recognised for bravery by ambulance service

A 10-year-old from Gateshead has been awarded a bravery certificate by North East Ambulance Service 

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Ambulance service achieves Gold standard on equality

North East Ambulance Service has been named as one of the top performing organisations for its work on equality, diversity and inclusion.

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North East Ambulance Service alcohol related call outs survey reveals impact on services

In the run-up to one of the busiest times of the year for control rooms, Balance has released the findings of a survey showing the effects of alcohol on services 

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MPs hear about life on the frontline

Three Members of Parliament have visited crews in their local constituencies to hear about the frontline delivery of our ambulance service.

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Award win for patient feedback processes

North East Ambulance Service picked up two awards at this year’s Patient Experience Network National Awards in recognition of the way patient feedback is collected and communicated.