
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.
As a result of the action being stood down, we are standing down arrangements made to respond to industrial action next week.
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“Thank you for saving my life!”
Cardiac arrest survivor meets the ambulance workers who helped save his life
A Northumberland grandfather who is enjoying a new lease of life after surviving a cardiac arrest last year has been reunited with some of the ambulance workers who saved his life.
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Celebrating our neurological differences
North East Ambulance Service marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week
North East Ambulance Service is shining a light on its neurodiverse workforce and the support in place for anyone who needs additional support as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
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Paramedic reunites with young patient
A Newcastle family have been reunited with the paramedic who helped when they called 999 after a surprise delivery.
Jade Baynham from West Denton gave birth to a baby boy at home at the top of the stairs on 12 November 2021, two days before she was due to be induced.
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