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The Latest Breaking News from North East Ambulance Service

Death of motorcyclist contributed to by ambulance service neglect, coroner rules

Aaron Morris, 31, died at the University Hospital of North Durham in July 2022.

Evening Standard

Police investigating ‘second death’ of woman following ambulance service apology

The North East Ambulance Service has issued an apology for the distress caused to the family of the woman, who was in her 50s.

The Independent UK

NHS trust accused of cover-up is refusing to release report into deaths

Ambulance service allegedly kept information about patients that died hidden from coroner

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Review highlights 'leadership dysfunction' led to alleged 'cover-ups' at North East Ambulance service as family slam report as 'whitewash'

A review into how the North East Ambulance Service failed to share key documents with coroners has laid bare "dysfunction" - but a family who lost their daughter slammed new report as a "whitewash"

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Police officer hailed a hero after three teens rescued from Northumberland river

Three girls – aged between 14 and 15 - were rescued from neck-deep water after getting stuck in the river

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One casualty taken to hospital after early hours A1 lamppost crash left roads closed

A crash closed the A1 between Kenton Bar and Gosforth in the early hours of Saturday.

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Hero Shiremoor five-year-old saved mum by ringing 999 when her tongue and lips turned blue

James Eggo, five, was able to ring 999 and save his mum

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Firefighters tackle two fires at Newcastle Quayside apartment block

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service were on the scene within five minutes and were met with two fires after embers from the sixth-floor balcony blaze had fallen onto a balcony below

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Westerhope residents' shock after witnessing 'man on fire in the road' as police investigate 'suspected arson'

Four people were transported to Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI), including two with serious injuries

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Health regulator had key North East Ambulance Service report featuring concerns over coroner 'cover-ups' in July 2020

The Care Quality Commission had access to a report highlighting how North East Ambulance Service had altered or not disclosed investigation reports to coroner's courts as long ago as summer 2020.

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Residents of Berwick have to wait longer for life-saving treatment

The data was revealed via a Freedom of Information Request

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Shildon family who lost daughter share 'anger and frustration' over delayed review of ambulance service 'cover-ups'

Quinn Evie Milburn-Beadle's parents are frustrated at the delays in publishing a review into alleged North East Ambulance Service cover-ups

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Emergency services called to Pilgrim Street following concern for man's welfare

Police and paramedics were called to Pilgrim Street shortly after 1pm this afternoon following a report of concern for the welfare of a man

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Two taken to hospital after crash on the A1(M) in County Durham

Two people were taken to hospital after a collision on the A1(M) this afternoon

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Praise for 'astonishing' care provided by North East Ambulance Service

The comments came after it was revealed NEAS is one of the top-performing ambulance services in the country

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North East Ambulance Service failings: Bosses admit no 'quick fix' for bullying problems

A damning report last month revealed major concerns about the ambulance service, including "inadequate" leadership and ambulance crews not having the proper medication available

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Seaham rescue: Emergency services and coastguard helicopter called into action after man fell from cliffs

A man was found in distress off Nose's Point, Seaham after a cliff fall, emergency services say

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Esh Winning dad who died before twins were born had 95% chance of survival if ambulance had arrived sooner

An internal investigation by North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) revealed there was a "series of errors and system failures" which led to his death and have now apologised

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Person taken to hospital after car collides with 'fence or tree' near Coast Road

One person is in hospital after a crash just off the Coast Road

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Ambulance workers strike across the North East as NHS pay dispute continues

Workers were at picket lines at ambulance stations from Gateshead and Hebburn to North Shields and Bishop Auckland

Chronicle Live

Darlington hero William, six, saved his dad's life when he had sudden cardiac arrest

William McKeever saved his dad's life last November aged just six

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New ambulances 'welcome' say North East leaders as Government warned more staff and Levelling Up are vital

NHS bosses at the North East Ambulance Service welcomed the Government announcement of plans to buy 800 new ambulances - but said it wasn't going to be as simple 'as flicking a switch'.

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Unions cancel NHS picket lines 'out of respect' for tragic Hexham teen Holly Newton

There won't be picket lines in Hexham on Monday or Tuesday despite nursing and ambulance staff strikes.

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Governors 'have confidence' in under-fire ambulance service leadership - amid calls for a public inquiry

The under-fire leadership at North East Ambulance Service have received the backing of governors, but an aggrieved family continue to fight for justice

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Council leader refuses to criticise North East Ambulance Service bosses despite damning report

Newcastle City Council chief Nick Kemp said the troubled ambulance service's problems were a result of Government under-investment and the strain caused by Covid-19

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