NEAS latest news

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

North East Ambulance Service appoints new Non Executive Director

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has appointed Dr Nini Adetuberu, an experienced clinical leader and psychiatrist, as its newest non executive director (NED).

North East Ambulance Service cuts carbon and waste to protect patient health and our region’s future

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:58:00 +0000

Ambulance service staff honoured for more than 300 years of service to the North East

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Public invited to help shine a light on outstanding ambulance staff

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:11:00 +0000

Members of the public are being invited to nominate ambulance staff for going the extra mile for this year's staff awards.

North East Ambulance Service to introduce white emergency ambulances as part of fleet modernisation

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service celebrates national recognition and outstanding achievements during Apprenticeship Week

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Solar boost for NEAS as national decarbonisation funding is announced

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0000

Time to Talk Day: supporting mental health in our communities and emergency services

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

“Trust your instincts”: Abbie shares her cancer journey to raise life-saving awareness

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000