A message from Chief Superintendent Steve Wykes ahead of the weekend 👇

We’re hiring! No matter your sector, there is a career here for you at the North East Ambulance Service. Search ‘NEAS jobs’ or visit our website for more information about our roles, vacancies, and living in the North East: neas.nhs.uk/join-team-neas #TeamNEAS

You might be hearing rumours and misinformation. But we're here to remind you of the best way to find out what's happening with any protest activity today.

Today, we’re at Darlington Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 💚 We look forward to being able to meet you today – stop by, say hello, and pick up a freebie! #TeamNEAS

📸 This week’s #TeamNEAS staff photo comes from one of our ambulance care assistants, Alan who captured this beautiful shot of one of our patient transport service vehicles! 🌸🌼

A family feel in our city🖤🤍 It's great to see families turning out to back #NUFC today with two games taking place at St James' Park. We know some of you were worried but it's great to see smiling faces. We are here along with Northumbria Police to keep you safe 🙏 📸: Newcastle United FC

Families and fans are match-ready Newcastle United FC Stack. Streets around the stadium are clear. Enjoy the #SelaWeekender ⚽

Here are some pictures from our stall at Darlington Pride today! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Please drop by and say hi this afternoon if you're in the area. It's been lovely to meet so many people today. We're here until the end of the day #TeamNEAS

A big thanks to everyone who came down to our stall at Darlington Pride today - and also a shout out to the organizers at Darlington Borough Council for putting on such a great event - thank you!

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App. ➡️ nhs.uk/111

Join the BIG conversation and share your thoughts on women's and girls' health in our quick 10 minute survey. 💬 Have your say and help shape our health plans for the future. smartsurvey.co.uk/s/WomensHealth… #BIGconvo #WomensHealthNENC

What does addiction mean to you? Reframe your thinking, challenge your prejudices, open your mind on addiction and find out more here 👉 stigmakills.org.uk

The Met Office has issued an initial medium impact yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the region. You can find more information about local weather warnings and guidance here: metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

Accessing 999/111 services can be distressing for someone with a learning disability. We have a learning disability zone on our website with free resources to learn more about our service. You can access the resources here: neas.nhs.uk/first.../learn…

It's expected to get quite warm across the region this week! 🌤️ Keep safe in hot weather and the sun by following the advice below: 🏡 Take regular breaks in the shade ☀️ Use plenty of sunscreen 💧 Drink water 🌊 Follow water safety guidance #WeatherAware

🚑 Keep young minds learning during the summer holidays with our online videos which cover a lot of topics! 💚 Take a look at the learning resources we have here 👉 neas.nhs.uk/get-involved/l… #TeamNEAS

As part of our equality, diversity and inclusion work we monitor, measure, and compare the experiences of our colleagues to ensure equality of opportunity and fair treatment in the workplace. 🤝 To find out more, please visit: neas.nhs.uk/application/fi…

🎉 The North East Ambulance Service has been recognised by the government as one of the country’s top apprenticeship employers for the third year running! To find out more, and to hear from our apprentices themselves, please visit 👉 neas.nhs.uk/news-and-event…

Congratulations to all of our frontline colleagues beginning to receive their coronation medals today 🏅👑 Last year’s celebrations were an incredible opportunity to come together as a community, and we are proud to have kept everyone safe to celebrate #TeamNEAS