Ambulance Car Service

Ambulance Car Service Drivers(ACS) are volunteers who use their own vehicles to help with the transportation of patients to and from hospitals and clinics, thereby leaving ambulances free for emergencies and for patients too ill to travel by car. We currently have over 150 volunteers helping out throughout the North East.

Volunteers are not paid for their time, however they do receive out of pocket expenses for thier mileage.

The basic criteria you need to be considered as a volunteer driver are

  • Under 70 years of age.
  • Physically and mentally fit.
  • Be of good character and provide at least one character reference.
  • Contactable by telephone and preferably possess a mobile phone.
  • Ideally possess a full clean driving licence.
  • Possess a suitable vehicle.
  • Comply with the DVLA Group 2 driving regulations
  • Undergo a CRB check

 

You can download an application form and return it to

The ACS Administrator

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

Bernicia House

Goldcrest Way

Newburn Riverside

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE15 8NY

 

alternatively

you can ring 0191 430 2037 or email acs@neas.nhs.uk

 

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Keith Gordon became a volunteer in May 2007 said "I enjoy the freedom of being able to choose the number of hours I give and not being stuck in an office all day, but most of all I enjoy meeting so many people from different backgrounds and listening to their stories. I love hearing the tales that elderly patients tell me about things that have happened to them years ago. I also like to help people, and would like to think that I've made a difference to their lives, even if it's only a small one. It's not just the patients I enjoy meeting though, I've met a lot of nice staff at the hospitals and in Ambulance HQ plus I've made some good friends who are also volunteer drivers. Apart from being frustrated occasionally when I get stuck in traffic, I can honestly say that I have enjoyed every single day since I started.".

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