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In 2023/24 our patient transport service completed over 540,000 journeys across the regions hospitals and clinics. Of these, over 463,000 were planned journey’s prepared in advance by our call handling team. An additional approximately 80,000 journeys were unplanned journeys received on the same day as required.

We are now seeking an inspiring, collaborative and visible chief executive officer for one of the most pivotal NHS services in the north east, whose leadership has our patients, communities and the wellbeing of our staff at their heart.

A recent report shows that the number of staff assaults on ambulance colleagues across the country has risen to over 20,000 incidents across 2024/2025.

Community group starts 2025 equipped to save a life thanks to ambulance service team’s targeted training

People in the North East are being reminded to please only call 999 or visit A&E if their condition is a threat to life or limb as services continue to face high demand over the New Year period.

Ambulance workers were assaulted in a serious incident of violence on Christmas Day morning whilst trying to care for others.

The team looking after the occupational health of North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) workers has been successful in achieving further accreditation for providing safe, effective, quality care to those people we rely on in an emergency.

Colleagues from the North East Ambulance Service have come together to donate gifts to Children North East in the lead up to Christmas

In the run-up to one of the busiest times of the year for health services, North East Ambulance Service and its partners are urging the public to use NHS services wisely as we approach Black Eye Friday, Christmas and New Year.