NEAS latest news

Sponsors announced for In the Spotlight Awards 2026.

Tue, 19 May 2026 13:27:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service trials first electric patient transport vehicle to support patients across the region

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:29:00 +0000

International Nurses' Day 2026

Tue, 12 May 2026 14:21:00 +0000

Ambulance colleagues recognised at Buckingham Palace garden party

Sat, 09 May 2026 11:34:00 +0000

Two North East Ambulance Service colleagues have been recognised for their courage, compassion and dedication by attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

NHS England Chief Executive visits North East Ambulance Service following outstanding performance for patients

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:07:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) welcomed NHS England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey to the region this week following a month of outstanding performance that saw patients receive faster, more timely care than ever before.

North East Ambulance Service employee Sandeep Wales awarded MBE for services to supporting ethnically diverse ambulance staff

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:52:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is proud to announce that Sandeep Wales, quality improvement advisor and co-chair of the Trust’s Together network, has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), having been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025 for services to supporting ethnically diverse ambulance staff.

NEAS introduces Good Grief cards to support families after a death

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:54:00 +0000

NEAS In the Spotlight Awards 2026 - finalists announced

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service showcases electric vehicles to support patient care and cleaner air

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:39:00 +0000

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) hosted an electric vehicle (EV) showcase this week, giving staff, NHS partners and colleagues from across the ambulance sector an early look at new electric vehicles set to support services in the coming months.

Bereaved families invited to take part in new research study

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is inviting members of the public to take part in a new research study exploring the experiences of families following the death of a loved one outside hospital.

Honouring decades of care: ambulance colleagues recognised for their service

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0000

Eleven North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their exceptional commitment to caring for communities across the region, collectively representing more than 250 years of dedication and compassion.

On the road to better health: ambulance teams help patients stub out smoking

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:06:00 +0000

Support for patients to stop smoking is set to be rolled out into clinical practice at North East Ambulance Service following a successful trial.

Quick thinking schoolgirl honoured by ambulance service after acting fast to help her dad

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000

A Washington schoolgirl who trusted her gut to help her dad has been recognised by North East Ambulance Service.

Ambulance service staff survey shows continued improvement and rising staff confidence in 2025

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has recorded continued improvement in staff experience in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, with progress seen across all nationally recognised NHS People Promise themes and growing confidence among staff in recommending the service both as a place to work and a place to receive care.

North East Ambulance recognised nationally for wellbeing and inclusion excellence

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:13:00 +0000

Electric vehicle charging funding secured for NEAS ambulance stations

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0000

Marking 55 years of paramedicine: celebrating the people who have shaped emergency care in the North East

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:02:00 +0000

Better understanding, better care: NEAS improves support for people with a learning disability and autistic people

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0000

People with a learning disability and autistic people across the North East are set to receive more personalised, compassionate and effective care after North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) reached a major milestone in specialist workforce education.

Family reunites with ambulance team after surprise home delivery

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

A Durham nurse who found herself calling 999 when she found herself unexpectedly giving birth at home has been reunited with the ambulance team who came to her aid.

NEAS team wins regional award for improving how ambulance data supports patient care

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:47:00 +0000