All news stories from 2023

November 2023
Mon 27 Nov 2023
“I hope I am proof that having a disability doesn’t need to hold you back.”
Digital education lead at North East Ambulance Service shares his story as part of Disability History Month

Fri 24 Nov 2023
Supporting people with a learning disability with end-of-life decisions
North East Ambulance Service has worked with a regional learning disability charity to raise awareness about the importance of making end-of-life decisions.

Thu 23 Nov 2023
Celebrating volunteers who support patients and employees at North East Ambulance Service
North East Ambulance Service’s volunteers received a visit from National Strategic for Volunteering at Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE), Helen Vine.

Fri 17 Nov 2023
Additional support to help dyslexic ambulance colleagues thrive at work
New in-house support introduced to provide bespoke assistance

Wed 1 Nov 2023
Red House Junior School raise over £2,000 in a sponsored jogathon for North East Ambulance Service
Two pupils from Red House Junior School helped raise over £2,800 to North East Ambulance Service in a jogathon at their school.

October 2023
Fri 20 Oct 2023
NEAS celebrates colleagues at NEAS Awards 2023
This week we are kicking off the NEAS Awards 2023: In the spotlight and we are excited to announce the winners across the next few days.

Fri 20 Oct 2023
North East Ambulance Service opens dedicated emergency response training centre
North East Ambulance Service recently opened a dedicated Resilience Training Centre in Washington.

Fri 20 Oct 2023
North East Ambulance Service boosts commitment to race equality
North East Ambulance Service is pleased to announce the signing of Unison’s Anti-Racism Charter as of the end of September 2023.

Mon 16 Oct 2023
Joint NEAS and Cleveland Police initiative saves lives
More than 100 people have received potentially lifesaving treatment thanks to a joint initiative by Cleveland Police and the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to help those injured during incidents.

September 2023
Wed 27 Sep 2023
Hip hip hooray! Patient thanks crew for the gift of life on his birthday
It was Bobby Finkel’s 73rd birthday when he had a cardiac arrest while out for his morning walk.

Mon 25 Sep 2023
A review of our year
We reflected on some of the highlights and challenges from the last year at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), held at Mowden Park Rugby Club in Darlington, on 21 September.

Thu 21 Sep 2023
Investing in our frontline
Significant investment has been put into additional frontline crews, vehicles and equipment to help North East Ambulance Service improve its services for patients.

Wed 20 Sep 2023
North East Ambulance Service achieves ENEI Gold Award for a third year
North East Ambulance Service has been named as one of the top performing organisations in the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (ENEI) assessment, achieving the gold award for the third year.

Tue 19 Sep 2023
Emergency services team up with brave little girl to raise awareness of Organ Donation Week
The North East Ambulance Service joins forces with Durham Constabulary to raise awareness of Organ Donation Week (18-24 September) with the help of a very brave little girl and heart transplant patient.

Mon 11 Sep 2023
Ambulance service research aims to support callers experiencing loneliness
A collaborative research project aims to inform new guidance supporting people who call ambulance services frequently.

Mon 11 Sep 2023
Emergency responses to Holy Island boosted by land, sea and air
A number of agencies have come together to provide a safe and timely response for residents and visitors of Northumberland’s picturesque Holy Island in the event of a medical emergency.  

August 2023
Fri 25 Aug 2023
More former ambulances sent to frontline of Ukraine conflict
Former ambulances still supporting patients in need after being decommissioned

Fri 11 Aug 2023
Invitation to join a look back at the last year and ahead to 2024
Register now to attend our Annual General Meeting

Mon 7 Aug 2023
North East Ambulance Service urges the public to think about water safety
The North East Ambulance Service is urging the public to think about water safety before heading into the water this summer.

Mon 7 Aug 2023
North East Ambulance Service delivers CPR training to local community
An Ellington couple have worked with North East Ambulance Service to bring CPR training to their village to support their local community after their personal experience of dealing with a cardiac arrest.

July 2023
Thu 13 Jul 2023
Saltwell Junior parkrunners celebrate NHS turning 75 with blue lights and sirens
Blue lights and sirens will be visiting Saltwell Junior parkrun in Gateshead this weekend to celebrate the NHS turning 75.

Thu 6 Jul 2023
North East Ambulance Service statement on findings of independent review
Report published today (12 July)

Wed 5 Jul 2023
Top employer recognition for ambulance apprenticeship programme
NEAS climbs up 15 places in this year's top 100 employer ranking

Mon 3 Jul 2023
North East Ambulance Service response to latest inspection report by Care Quality Commission
Report published today

June 2023
Wed 7 Jun 2023
Ambulance service volunteers recognised in awards ceremony
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) celebrated the hard work and dedication of hundreds of volunteers who have supported the region’s patients throughout the years at their annual volunteer’s awards.

May 2023
Wed 31 May 2023
Ambulance service condemns vandals who smash an emergency vehicle
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is calling for witnesses to come forward after an emergency ambulance was vandalised in the early hours of Wednesday 31 May.

Wed 31 May 2023
Couple praise ambulance staff for helping during "most stressful time of our lives"
Heather Fenton was gardening when she had a cardiac arrest

Tue 30 May 2023
Children take part in landmark steel signing for tri-station
Local children took part in steel signing ceremony for pioneering Hebburn tri-station

Fri 26 May 2023
Remembering Sheldon Flanighan
North East Ambulance Service said a final fond farewell to a much-loved colleague who tragically died in April.

Thu 25 May 2023
Brave five-year-old recognised for helping his poorly mam.
Just days before Christmas a five-year-old called 999 when his mam was suffering a severe chest infection.

Fri 5 May 2023
Ambulance service welcomes new Director of Paramedicine back to the North East
Brand new role on the Trust Board aims to strengthen clinical leadership and give paramedics more representation

Thu 4 May 2023
Celebrating the King’s Coronation: when #TeamNEAS met Royalty!
For the first time in over 70 years, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth will mark a new era of monarchy with the coronation of His Majesty The King, Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort, Camilla.

April 2023
Mon 3 Apr 2023
Death of a colleague
Message from North East Ambulance Service Chief Executive Helen Ray

March 2023
Fri 17 Mar 2023
NEASUS sends ambulances to help the war effort in Ukraine
One year since the war in Ukraine started, NEASUS sends more ambulances

Thu 16 Mar 2023
“Thank you for saving my life!”
Cardiac arrest survivor meets the ambulance workers who helped save his life

Thu 16 Mar 2023
UPDATE: Industrial action at North East Ambulance Service paused
Unions with mandates for industrial action (comprising of RCN, Unison, GMB, CSP, Unite, and BDA) will now consult their members in consultations that will be held over the coming weeks. Strike action will continue to be paused while these ballots are ongoing.

Mon 13 Mar 2023
Celebrating our neurological differences
North East Ambulance Service marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Fri 3 Mar 2023
Community first responders ready to to save lives in the region
NEAS has trained its latest cohort of CFRs

February 2023
Fri 17 Feb 2023
Ambulance service recognises bravery of six-year-old boy
NEAS has praised a six-year-old boy for his bravery

Thu 16 Feb 2023
Plea to continue using services wisely during fourth industrial action
As North East Ambulance Service prepares for further periods of industrial action following a dispute between trade unions and the Government over the 2022/23 pay award, it is once again appealing to the public to use services wisely.

Tue 14 Feb 2023
Frontline ambulance workers recognised for their contribution to the ambulance service
NEAS colleagues were presented with the Queen's medal at the organisation's headquarters

Fri 10 Feb 2023
New directors welcomed to North East Ambulance Service
New medical director and director of quality and safety appointed

Thu 9 Feb 2023
Plea to continue using services wisely during industrial action
North East Ambulance Service is appealing to the public to use services wisely as it prepares for industrial action.

Fri 3 Feb 2023
Plea to continue using services wisely during industrial action
North East Ambulance Service is appealing to the public to use services wisely as it prepares for industrial action.

Thu 2 Feb 2023
Ceremony marks start of construction for ground-breaking eco Tri-station
This week a special ceremony was held in Hebburn to mark the start of construction for a new cutting-edge tri-station

January 2023
Tue 31 Jan 2023
North East Ambulance Service response to latest inspection report by Care Quality Commission
Report published today

Mon 30 Jan 2023
Ambulance service colleagues welcome Prime Minister to the North East
Rishi Sunak meets hospital and ambulance colleagues at North Tees Hospital

Fri 20 Jan 2023
Ambulance service reminds public to use service wisely during industrial action
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging the public again to only dial 999 for an ambulance during strike days for life-threatening conditions or injury.

Thu 19 Jan 2023
Paramedic reunites with young patient
A Newcastle family have been reunited with the paramedic who helped when they called 999 after a surprise delivery.

Mon 16 Jan 2023
Farewell to colleague Eric Caisley
Today we said goodbye to Eric Caisley, clinical care assistant from Morpeth. Eric passed away suddenly following a short illness in hospital on 27 December 2022.

Thu 12 Jan 2023
Updated statement following industrial action 11 Jan 2023 from North East Ambulance Service
North East Ambulance Service has provided an update following the period of planned industrial action on 11 January.

Tue 10 Jan 2023
NEAS supports defibrillator access in ethnic minority communities
NEAS is rolling out life-saving equipment to ethnic minority communities in the region following a successful funding bid.

Tue 10 Jan 2023
Industrial action: FAQs
Mon 9 Jan 2023
Ambulance service reminds public to use services wisely during industrial action
North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is urging the public to only dial 999 for an ambulance during strike days