A new £15m-a-year contract to deliver NHS 111 services across the North East of England has been awarded to North East Ambulance Service (NEAS), extending its role for another five years from 1 October 2025.
A recent report from ambulance chiefs and trust leaders is prompting discussion at national, regional and system level about the potential for the ambulance service to take a greater role in leading and co-designing urgent and emergency care provision (UEC).
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