Ambulance service superstars scoop national awards

Two of the superstars responsible for taking the region’s 999 and 111 calls have been recognised nationally for their commitment to patient care and their colleagues during the pandemic. Health advisor Hannah Shrimpton and senior health advisor Beth Watson from North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (NEAS) both picked up awards at this year’s APD Control Room Awards, which recognise the selfless and unstinting efforts of control room individuals and teams who go above and beyond the call ...