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

We are particularly looking to recruit volunteers in the following priority areas:-

  • Northumberland (Amble/Alnwick)
  • Tyne Valley
  • Gateshead & South Tyneside
  • County Durham
  • Teesside

 

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Being a volunteer can be very rewarding. 

Jane ACSJane, a volunteer in the Newcastle area said

" I love being an ambulance car service driver; I feel like I am helping my local community and the Ambulance Service at the same time. It has also given me the opportunity to meet lots of lovely people and travel to new places that I haven't been to before"

Some of our volunteers have enjoyed it so much they have stayed with us for over 10 years, others have gone on to get permanent jobs within the NHS.

  

Paul ACSPaul was one of those drivers who have gained fulltime employment with North East Ambulance Service. Paul said "I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of being a volunteer driver, it has given me a chance to experience the ambulance service first hand. If the opportunity of a fulltime job hadn't come along I would have quite happily stayed as a volunteer until I retired"

 

 

 

 

 

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