NEAS latest news

Ambulance service signs anti-racism pledge to help build a fairer North East

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:18:00 +0000

The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) has signed the Become the Bridge Anti-Racism Pledge, committing to take meaningful action to challenge racism and create a more inclusive workplace for colleagues and the communities it serves.

New defibrillator installed at Cambo Village Hall to strengthen lifesaving emergency response in rural Northumberland

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0000

Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with ambulance crew who helped save her life

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 09:23:00 +0000

Karen Pyle, 53, collapsed at work at Newcastle College on 25 March, when her colleague and friend Jessica Beni immediately put her CPR training into practice, performing chest compressions while colleagues called 999 and fetched a defibrillator. Now recovered enough to return to work, Karen met the ambulance team who treated her during those critical first moments, sharing her experience in the hope that more people would feel confident to act if someone suffered a cardiac arrest.

North East Ambulance Service recognised nationally for creating a more inclusive workplace and improving access to patient care

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:41:00 +0000

North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) has been awarded Gold in the 2026 TIDE (Talent, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity) benchmarking framework, recognising its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring ambulance services are accessible for all communities.

From flu to icy roads: NEAS launches winter safety campaign

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000

200 Newcastle College students learn to save lives as ambulance service reunites with cardiac arrest survivor

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

More than 200 students at Newcastle College are learning lifesaving CPR skills this Restart a Heart Day, as North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) reunites with a woman whose life was saved by CPR after she suffered a cardiac arrest at work.

Patient reunited with ambulance crew who helped save his life after cardiac arrest at Byker Asda

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0000

Future-focused strategy aims to transform urgent and emergency care across the North East

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Ambulance crews reunited with young crash survivor after remarkable recovery

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0000

NEAS teams trial new digital technology to support documentation

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:44:00 +0000

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

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:09:00 +0000

Thirteen North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to caring for people across the North East, collectively representing more than 300 years of dedication, compassion, and service.

North East Ambulance Service expands electric vehicle charging network through NHS partnership

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0000

NEAS summer safety campaign reaches communities as crews respond to more than 1,300 seasonal incidents

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:41:00 +0000

Team NEAS are up and running for Great North Run 2026

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0000

New Board appointment to help shape the future of NEAS

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:51:00 +0000

North East ambulance apprentices helping deliver lifesaving care as training programme earns 'strong’ Ofsted rating

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0000

Hundreds of apprentice ambulance staff are helping deliver care to patients across the North East as North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) celebrates a major endorsement of its training programme from Ofsted.

North East invited to help shape the next decade of ambulance care

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0000

Patients and carers invited to help shape the future of ambulance care across the North East

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:56:00 +0000

People who have used the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) are being invited to play a direct role in improving NHS services by joining a new Patient Experience Panel.

Bike-related incidents rise by 46% as NEAS urges the public to stay safe this summer

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Teen who suffered cardiac arrest outside Tyne-Wear Derby reunites with lifesavers

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:36:00 +0000