RTB Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/rtb RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, operational colleagues from across the service speak to experts within their field to try and answer some of the big questions staff members have about working in the ambulance service, from day-to-day issues like mental health and the importance of speaking up, to big picture ideas like the future of paramedicine. © North East Ambulance Service d24f4a03-2bbe-5875-9e8c-044b7f0185ff no Trailer en Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:00:03 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:01:06 +0000 https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/NlPE5CqnuFbQz0bAmgScvGUpse-D5oUhiLM7wea8ams/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQyNjg5LzE2ODcz/NDMxODItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg RTB https://www.neas.nhs.uk/ episodic North East Ambulance Service RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, operational colleagues from across the service speak to experts within their field to try and answer some of the big questions staff members have about working in the ambulance service, from day-to-day issues like mental health and the importance of speaking up, to big picture ideas like the future of paramedicine. RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up North East Ambulance Service publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk No No Managing pain within the ambulance service 4 4 10 10 Managing pain within the ambulance service bonus 51a35b81-24d5-49d1-b800-5b79ea8f4141 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a7cdeb2 In this special bonus episode, NEAS locality manager Paul Elstob speaks to consultant paramedic Dan Haworth about pain management within the ambulance service.

In their conversation, Paul and Dan discuss different tools available to NEAS clinicians for assessing pain in different types of patients, the simple actions clinicians can take before reaching for medication and the importance of documentation, not just at an individual level but in highlighting patterns of practice and influencing international best practice.
If you have any feedback about this episode, or have a suggestion for a future topic to cover, please email publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> In this special bonus episode, NEAS locality manager Paul Elstob speaks to consultant paramedic Dan Haworth about pain management within the ambulance service.

In their conversation, Paul and Dan discuss different tools available to NEAS clinicians for assessing pain in different types of patients, the simple actions clinicians can take before reaching for medication and the importance of documentation, not just at an individual level but in highlighting patterns of practice and influencing international best practice.
If you have any feedback about this episode, or have a suggestion for a future topic to cover, please email publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1062 In this special bonus episode, NEAS locality manager Paul Elstob speaks to consultant paramedic Dan Haworth about pain management within the ambulance service.

In their conversation, Paul and Dan discuss different tools available to NEAS clinicians for assessing pain in different types of patients, the simple actions clinicians can take before reaching for medication and the importance of documentation, not just at an individual level but in highlighting patterns of practice and influencing international best practice.
If you have any feedback about this episode, or have a suggestion for a future topic to cover, please email publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> ambulance, pain, analgesia, pain recording tools, clinicians No RTB: Bonus Christmas episode 4 4 9 9 RTB: Bonus Christmas episode bonus 711ad798-84f3-4056-95cd-7bdd291bbecc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dd30927 Our guests and hosts throughout the year have been recording some bonus content for you especially for Christmas. 
In today's special Christmas episode, you can hear Paul Elstob, Fay Ord, Clare Graham, Dan Cooper, Louise Carbado, Kate Rogers, Yvette Campbell, Simon Kelly and James Atkinson talk about their Christmas guilty pleasures.
If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, please email us at publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Our guests and hosts throughout the year have been recording some bonus content for you especially for Christmas. 
In today's special Christmas episode, you can hear Paul Elstob, Fay Ord, Clare Graham, Dan Cooper, Louise Carbado, Kate Rogers, Yvette Campbell, Simon Kelly and James Atkinson talk about their Christmas guilty pleasures.
If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, please email us at publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 317 Our guests and hosts throughout the year have been recording some bonus content for you especially for Christmas. 
In today's special Christmas episode, you can hear Paul Elstob, Fay Ord, Clare Graham, Dan Cooper, Louise Carbado, Kate Rogers, Yvette Campbell, Simon Kelly and James Atkinson talk about their Christmas guilty pleasures.
If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, please email us at publicrelations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No RTB: Ambulance Service and NHS partners working together for the right patient care 4 4 8 8 RTB: Ambulance Service and NHS partners working together for the right patient care bonus 27936d4d-c113-4a5d-9349-1a21607c59ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/1bc4589d In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to consultant paramedic in urgent care, Danielle Clark about how we are working with NHS partners to find the most appropriate care for our patients across the region during the winter period and beyond. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk  

]]> In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to consultant paramedic in urgent care, Danielle Clark about how we are working with NHS partners to find the most appropriate care for our patients across the region during the winter period and beyond. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk  

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1757 In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to consultant paramedic in urgent care, Danielle Clark about how we are working with NHS partners to find the most appropriate care for our patients across the region during the winter period and beyond. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk  

]]> ambulance, NHS, clinical pathways, emergency department, support for paramedics, NHS 10 year plan, winter preparedness, alternative pathways No Evolving clinical practice: maternity tools, paediatrics and prehospital research 4 4 7 7 Evolving clinical practice: maternity tools, paediatrics and prehospital research bonus 46837a5e-6538-45cd-854e-fb00010439d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7deeec14 In this episode, Paul Elstob, locality manager in the south division talks to Dan Haworth, consultant paramedic in emergency care about the changes to clinical practice including the national prehospital maternity decision tool, learning from paediatrics and research. 

For more information: 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk 

 

]]> In this episode, Paul Elstob, locality manager in the south division talks to Dan Haworth, consultant paramedic in emergency care about the changes to clinical practice including the national prehospital maternity decision tool, learning from paediatrics and research. 

For more information: 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk 

 

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1224 In this episode, Paul Elstob, locality manager in the south division talks to Dan Haworth, consultant paramedic in emergency care about the changes to clinical practice including the national prehospital maternity decision tool, learning from paediatrics and research. 

For more information: 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk 

 

]]> clinical updates, paramedic, paramedicine, ambulance service, research, maternity, paediatrics No RTB: Supporting the ambulance service and the wider health system at times of pressure 4 4 6 6 RTB: Supporting the ambulance service and the wider health system at times of pressure full c7c847d5-4565-451a-88f9-6ce01aa88e30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/855b8969 In this episode, locality manager Paul Elstob speaks to operational delivery manager Clare Graham about the work going on to support the frontline from behind the scenes within the Operations Co-ordination Centre (OCC).

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> In this episode, locality manager Paul Elstob speaks to operational delivery manager Clare Graham about the work going on to support the frontline from behind the scenes within the Operations Co-ordination Centre (OCC).

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1756 In this episode, locality manager Paul Elstob speaks to operational delivery manager Clare Graham about the work going on to support the frontline from behind the scenes within the Operations Co-ordination Centre (OCC).

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> ambulance, emergency department, NHS No RTB: From call to care: how clinical assessment service (CAS) clinicians are helping reduce ambulance demand 4 4 5 5 RTB: From call to care: how clinical assessment service (CAS) clinicians are helping reduce ambulance demand full 6bdb4bf9-669e-4c72-ac8a-e596f888f003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/336e4ff7 In this episode, Yvette Campbell, clinical section manager in our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), joins James Atkinson to discuss how CAS clinicians help patients access the most appropriate care — often preventing unnecessary ambulance dispatches. 

With a career spanning hospital care, patient transport, and frontline paramedicine, Yvette shares her unique perspective on the impact of effective signposting for both patients and crews. 

]]> In this episode, Yvette Campbell, clinical section manager in our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), joins James Atkinson to discuss how CAS clinicians help patients access the most appropriate care — often preventing unnecessary ambulance dispatches. 

With a career spanning hospital care, patient transport, and frontline paramedicine, Yvette shares her unique perspective on the impact of effective signposting for both patients and crews. 

]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 2047 In this episode, Yvette Campbell, clinical section manager in our Clinical Assessment Service (CAS), joins James Atkinson to discuss how CAS clinicians help patients access the most appropriate care — often preventing unnecessary ambulance dispatches. 

With a career spanning hospital care, patient transport, and frontline paramedicine, Yvette shares her unique perspective on the impact of effective signposting for both patients and crews. 

]]> clinicians, ambulance service, emergency operations centre, nhs No RTB: Empowering colleagues to call out inappropriate behaviour 4 4 4 4 RTB: Empowering colleagues to call out inappropriate behaviour full 9875b59d-25a3-4624-a99d-9ff8d1b72a26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/871c845a In this episode of RTB, Louise and Dan talk with Kate Rogers about the importance of Call it Out – our year-long campaign to empower colleagues to speak out about inappropriate behaviour they experience or witness.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> In this episode of RTB, Louise and Dan talk with Kate Rogers about the importance of Call it Out – our year-long campaign to empower colleagues to speak out about inappropriate behaviour they experience or witness.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1855 In this episode of RTB, Louise and Dan talk with Kate Rogers about the importance of Call it Out – our year-long campaign to empower colleagues to speak out about inappropriate behaviour they experience or witness.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> ambulance, NHS, support services, organisational culture No RTB: How we’re supporting crews to prevent unnecessary emergency department admissions 4 4 3 3 RTB: How we’re supporting crews to prevent unnecessary emergency department admissions full 22202093-7b83-49b7-a82c-0d26eb4f7dbc https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd4ca2e5 In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to clinical pathways lead Simon Kelly about the support he and his team provide to frontline ambulance crews, ensuring they have viable alternative options to the emergency department for their patients.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to clinical pathways lead Simon Kelly about the support he and his team provide to frontline ambulance crews, ensuring they have viable alternative options to the emergency department for their patients.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1751 In this episode, newly qualified paramedic James Atkinson speaks to clinical pathways lead Simon Kelly about the support he and his team provide to frontline ambulance crews, ensuring they have viable alternative options to the emergency department for their patients.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> ambulance, NHS, support services, clinical pathways, emergency department, support for paramedics No RTB: Dose of excellence: how medicines management supports emergency patient care 4 4 2 2 RTB: Dose of excellence: how medicines management supports emergency patient care full e1841927-7ef8-4498-af8a-d24af0768f24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/513d0c78 Welcome back to Return to Base Season 4!

In this episode locality manager, Paul Elstob speaks to medicines manager, Fay Ord to talk about the role of medicines management within the ambulance service and the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure our patients receive excellent patient care.

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Welcome back to Return to Base Season 4!

In this episode locality manager, Paul Elstob speaks to medicines manager, Fay Ord to talk about the role of medicines management within the ambulance service and the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure our patients receive excellent patient care.

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1413 Welcome back to Return to Base Season 4!

In this episode locality manager, Paul Elstob speaks to medicines manager, Fay Ord to talk about the role of medicines management within the ambulance service and the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure our patients receive excellent patient care.

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No Outgoing chief executive Helen Ray reflects on her time at NEAS 4 4 1 1 Outgoing chief executive Helen Ray reflects on her time at NEAS full 4799c015-28c3-4051-8fca-da335e937206 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0938a1af In this special episode, outgoing chief executive Helen Ray reflects on her time at North East Ambulance Service and her thoughts on the future as she prepares to retire after 42 years’ service to the NHS.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> In this special episode, outgoing chief executive Helen Ray reflects on her time at North East Ambulance Service and her thoughts on the future as she prepares to retire after 42 years’ service to the NHS.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 03:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 2443 In this special episode, outgoing chief executive Helen Ray reflects on her time at North East Ambulance Service and her thoughts on the future as she prepares to retire after 42 years’ service to the NHS.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No Clinical changes shaping paramedic practice across North East Ambulance Service 3 3 7 7 Clinical changes shaping paramedic practice across North East Ambulance Service bonus 2328f699-3424-4335-8c5c-98b7c4241359 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91bdd8c7 RTB (Return to Base) returns with a brand-new podcast episode ahead of the series launch in the coming months.

 

In this episode, paramedic, James Atkinson talks to consultant paramedic, Dan Haworth about the new changes to practice, research findings and learning from incidents across clinical practice.

A list of additional resources for major trauma and anaphylaxis which can be found here:


Major Trauma

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/matts

https://emj.bmj.com/content/37/10/e2.1 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38946735/ 


Anaphylaxis

https://www.theresusroom.co.uk/courses/anaphylaxis/

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/anaphylaxis-a-guideline-update/ 

https://parapassweb.co.uk/

https://parapassweb.co.uk/

 

For NEAS Staff: Clinical care desk

CDN 0033 Critical Care Desk.pdf 

CDN 0034 Major Trauma Bypass Tool and Open Fracture (Limb) Pathway.pdf

Season four will be launching very soon, so keep an eye on your podcast apps and internal channels for updates and of official launch date.

]]> RTB (Return to Base) returns with a brand-new podcast episode ahead of the series launch in the coming months.

 

In this episode, paramedic, James Atkinson talks to consultant paramedic, Dan Haworth about the new changes to practice, research findings and learning from incidents across clinical practice.

A list of additional resources for major trauma and anaphylaxis which can be found here:


Major Trauma

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/matts

https://emj.bmj.com/content/37/10/e2.1 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38946735/ 


Anaphylaxis

https://www.theresusroom.co.uk/courses/anaphylaxis/

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/anaphylaxis-a-guideline-update/ 

https://parapassweb.co.uk/

https://parapassweb.co.uk/

 

For NEAS Staff: Clinical care desk

CDN 0033 Critical Care Desk.pdf 

CDN 0034 Major Trauma Bypass Tool and Open Fracture (Limb) Pathway.pdf

Season four will be launching very soon, so keep an eye on your podcast apps and internal channels for updates and of official launch date.

]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1925 RTB (Return to Base) returns with a brand-new podcast episode ahead of the series launch in the coming months.

 

In this episode, paramedic, James Atkinson talks to consultant paramedic, Dan Haworth about the new changes to practice, research findings and learning from incidents across clinical practice.

A list of additional resources for major trauma and anaphylaxis which can be found here:


Major Trauma

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/matts

https://emj.bmj.com/content/37/10/e2.1 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38946735/ 


Anaphylaxis

https://www.theresusroom.co.uk/courses/anaphylaxis/

https://www.stemlynsblog.org/anaphylaxis-a-guideline-update/ 

https://parapassweb.co.uk/

https://parapassweb.co.uk/

 

For NEAS Staff: Clinical care desk

CDN 0033 Critical Care Desk.pdf 

CDN 0034 Major Trauma Bypass Tool and Open Fracture (Limb) Pathway.pdf

Season four will be launching very soon, so keep an eye on your podcast apps and internal channels for updates and of official launch date.

]]> clinical updates, clinical practice, paramedics, paramedic, clinical practice No Developing your career within the North East Ambulance Service 3 3 6 6 Developing your career within the North East Ambulance Service full a3626d3e-951f-4f57-9a61-6393fc788190 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a935abb3 In our last episode of Return to Base (RTB) season 3, Emergency Operations Centre team leader Ria Kilmister-Dawson caught up with Andrew Hodge, our director of paramedicine, and Karen Gardner, our head of workforce and development, to understand what career development looks like at North East Ambulance Service.

]]> In our last episode of Return to Base (RTB) season 3, Emergency Operations Centre team leader Ria Kilmister-Dawson caught up with Andrew Hodge, our director of paramedicine, and Karen Gardner, our head of workforce and development, to understand what career development looks like at North East Ambulance Service.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:52:53 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 2241 In our last episode of Return to Base (RTB) season 3, Emergency Operations Centre team leader Ria Kilmister-Dawson caught up with Andrew Hodge, our director of paramedicine, and Karen Gardner, our head of workforce and development, to understand what career development looks like at North East Ambulance Service.

]]> career development, careers No How we learn from incidents and support the region with large scale events: Part 2 3 3 5 5 How we learn from incidents and support the region with large scale events: Part 2 full 73f89cf7-3544-4ef3-afb9-7bcde3c6d115 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81d4ef61 In this episode of RTB (Return to Base), we continue the conversation with Marianne Walton, emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) manager and Alan Potts, EPRR training manager. In this episode, they explain how we learn from incidents and how we plan and support large events.

]]> In this episode of RTB (Return to Base), we continue the conversation with Marianne Walton, emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) manager and Alan Potts, EPRR training manager. In this episode, they explain how we learn from incidents and how we plan and support large events.

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 2295 In this episode of RTB (Return to Base), we continue the conversation with Marianne Walton, emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) manager and Alan Potts, EPRR training manager. In this episode, they explain how we learn from incidents and how we plan and support large events.

]]> major incident, emergency planning, eprr No How we support major incidents and prepare for emergencies: Part 1 3 3 4 4 How we support major incidents and prepare for emergencies: Part 1 full 1c57c829-2e12-4992-b7a2-fbf4288b4f70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2a5e27af In this episode of RTB, we speak to emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) manager, Marianne Walton, and EPRR training manager, Alan Potts, where they explain what EPRR is, how it fits into NEAS and how we plan and provide support for major incidents.

]]> In this episode of RTB, we speak to emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) manager, Marianne Walton, and EPRR training manager, Alan Potts, where they explain what EPRR is, how it fits into NEAS and how we plan and provide support for major incidents.

]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1498 In this episode of RTB, we speak to emergency preparedness, resilience, and response (EPRR) manager, Marianne Walton, and EPRR training manager, Alan Potts, where they explain what EPRR is, how it fits into NEAS and how we plan and provide support for major incidents.

]]> major incident, emergency planning, eprr No The role of research within the ambulance service sector 3 3 3 3 The role of research within the ambulance service sector full 57601297-8a5e-42a0-beda-980855856374 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6395b8f7 Working hard behind the scenes here at North East Ambulance Service are a team of research paramedics, undertaking a variety of trials aimed at improving patient care, not just in our region but across the country.

For this week’s episode of RTB, paramedic Stephen Hackles caught up with research paramedic Karl Charlton about current and upcoming projects and how to put forward an idea.

]]> Working hard behind the scenes here at North East Ambulance Service are a team of research paramedics, undertaking a variety of trials aimed at improving patient care, not just in our region but across the country.

For this week’s episode of RTB, paramedic Stephen Hackles caught up with research paramedic Karl Charlton about current and upcoming projects and how to put forward an idea.

]]> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1446 Working hard behind the scenes here at North East Ambulance Service are a team of research paramedics, undertaking a variety of trials aimed at improving patient care, not just in our region but across the country.

For this week’s episode of RTB, paramedic Stephen Hackles caught up with research paramedic Karl Charlton about current and upcoming projects and how to put forward an idea.

]]> research, NHS, research paramedics, health research No Palliative care in the ambulance service: a NEAS perspective 3 3 2 2 Palliative care in the ambulance service: a NEAS perspective full a3579e8f-2efc-44a0-8709-367c77021450 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4907f865 In this episode, newly-qualified paramedic, James Atkinson was joined by end-of-life facilitator, Karen Hertwick, on a discussion about the work our end-of-life care team does for our patients.

Karen discusses her past 2 years with the service and how her past roles of working in the community has benefited her. 

]]> In this episode, newly-qualified paramedic, James Atkinson was joined by end-of-life facilitator, Karen Hertwick, on a discussion about the work our end-of-life care team does for our patients.

Karen discusses her past 2 years with the service and how her past roles of working in the community has benefited her. 

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1740 In this episode, newly-qualified paramedic, James Atkinson was joined by end-of-life facilitator, Karen Hertwick, on a discussion about the work our end-of-life care team does for our patients.

Karen discusses her past 2 years with the service and how her past roles of working in the community has benefited her. 

]]> palliative care, end of life, EOLC, ambulance service, dying matters No Being out and proud in the ambulance service - a National Coming Out Day special episode 3 3 1 1 Being out and proud in the ambulance service - a National Coming Out Day special episode full 4d7abd1d-bb1a-4efb-8766-a948ef966469 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82723fdc In this week’s episode of RTB and in celebration of National Coming Out Day, our host and emergency operations centre team leader, Ria Kilmister-Dawson speaks to EPRR manager, Liam Garnett, about his experience of being proudly out as a gay man in the ambulance service. 

]]> In this week’s episode of RTB and in celebration of National Coming Out Day, our host and emergency operations centre team leader, Ria Kilmister-Dawson speaks to EPRR manager, Liam Garnett, about his experience of being proudly out as a gay man in the ambulance service. 

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2024 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 2027 In this week’s episode of RTB and in celebration of National Coming Out Day, our host and emergency operations centre team leader, Ria Kilmister-Dawson speaks to EPRR manager, Liam Garnett, about his experience of being proudly out as a gay man in the ambulance service. 

]]> LGBT+, LGBTQ+, coming out, Pride No How we safeguard vulnerable people in our service 2 2 6 6 How we safeguard vulnerable people in our service full 48f66371-c593-4002-b1a6-f3c23ea48867 https://share.transistor.fm/s/26f3a0ec In the final episode of the season 2 of the RTB (Return to Base) podcast series, we talk to Nichola Howard, named lead professional for safeguarding children at NEAS talks about how we safeguard vulnerable people in our service with the support of all of our teams. 

A paediatric nurse and health visitor by background, Nichola explains what her team are doing in the background when one of our call handlers or crews makes a referral and how they work with other agencies to share information to protect the vulnerable. 

]]> In the final episode of the season 2 of the RTB (Return to Base) podcast series, we talk to Nichola Howard, named lead professional for safeguarding children at NEAS talks about how we safeguard vulnerable people in our service with the support of all of our teams. 

A paediatric nurse and health visitor by background, Nichola explains what her team are doing in the background when one of our call handlers or crews makes a referral and how they work with other agencies to share information to protect the vulnerable. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1596 In the final episode of the season 2 of the RTB (Return to Base) podcast series, we talk to Nichola Howard, named lead professional for safeguarding children at NEAS talks about how we safeguard vulnerable people in our service with the support of all of our teams. 

A paediatric nurse and health visitor by background, Nichola explains what her team are doing in the background when one of our call handlers or crews makes a referral and how they work with other agencies to share information to protect the vulnerable. 

]]> safeguarding, safeguarding children, ambulance service No The role of mentoring within the ambulance service 2 2 5 5 The role of mentoring within the ambulance service full 4368c765-56a0-42ee-8f8d-d073fd71b5a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0c111de Mentoring is a crucial part of paramedicine, ensuring the next generation of paramedics have the confidence and skills required to care for patients across the North East.

In this episode, paramedic mentors Stephen Hackles and Stephen Greenwood discuss the role of mentoring within the ambulance service. 

As well as defining the role, they talk about the different types of mentor, the importance of being confident in your own ability as a paramedic prior to becoming a mentor, dealing with difficult conversations, advice for mentors, and what they personally get out of mentoring.

]]> Mentoring is a crucial part of paramedicine, ensuring the next generation of paramedics have the confidence and skills required to care for patients across the North East.

In this episode, paramedic mentors Stephen Hackles and Stephen Greenwood discuss the role of mentoring within the ambulance service. 

As well as defining the role, they talk about the different types of mentor, the importance of being confident in your own ability as a paramedic prior to becoming a mentor, dealing with difficult conversations, advice for mentors, and what they personally get out of mentoring.

]]> Fri, 12 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1581 Mentoring is a crucial part of paramedicine, ensuring the next generation of paramedics have the confidence and skills required to care for patients across the North East.

In this episode, paramedic mentors Stephen Hackles and Stephen Greenwood discuss the role of mentoring within the ambulance service. 

As well as defining the role, they talk about the different types of mentor, the importance of being confident in your own ability as a paramedic prior to becoming a mentor, dealing with difficult conversations, advice for mentors, and what they personally get out of mentoring.

]]> mentoring, paramedic, paramedicine, north east, ambulance service No How we support health inequalities across the North East 2 2 4 4 How we support health inequalities across the North East full a0916c3d-7ef4-4333-a556-c0084ce44dd2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71dea54d In this episode of RTB (Return to Base), Frazer Gregory, EOC team leader at NEAS talks to Kavita Chawla, speciality registrar in public health about her placement role in the North East Ambulance Service and is the first registrar in the North East to be based within the ambulance service. 

 

This episode highlights one of the starkest inequalities in the North East is life expectancy between those living in affluent areas compared with more deprived areas. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk 

]]> In this episode of RTB (Return to Base), Frazer Gregory, EOC team leader at NEAS talks to Kavita Chawla, speciality registrar in public health about her placement role in the North East Ambulance Service and is the first registrar in the North East to be based within the ambulance service. 

 

This episode highlights one of the starkest inequalities in the North East is life expectancy between those living in affluent areas compared with more deprived areas. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk 

]]> Fri, 05 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1151 In this episode of RTB (Return to Base), Frazer Gregory, EOC team leader at NEAS talks to Kavita Chawla, speciality registrar in public health about her placement role in the North East Ambulance Service and is the first registrar in the North East to be based within the ambulance service. 

 

This episode highlights one of the starkest inequalities in the North East is life expectancy between those living in affluent areas compared with more deprived areas. 

 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk 

]]> health inequalities, north east, public health No How Patient Transport Service supports the North East 2 2 3 3 How Patient Transport Service supports the North East full 2862b3f7-75a2-42bc-9f9f-e939af216143 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f765bf22 In this week’s episode of the RTB (Return To Base) podcast, Emergency Operations Centre Trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson speaks to Andy Williams, South Division Patient Transport Operational Manager about the vital service our Patient Transport Service (PTS) provides to NEAS and the wider healthcare system. 

 

This episode highlights how our service isn't just for emergency ambulances, what it is like to work within the Patient Transport Service, the different roles within PTS and the importance of this service for our patients across the North East.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> In this week’s episode of the RTB (Return To Base) podcast, Emergency Operations Centre Trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson speaks to Andy Williams, South Division Patient Transport Operational Manager about the vital service our Patient Transport Service (PTS) provides to NEAS and the wider healthcare system. 

 

This episode highlights how our service isn't just for emergency ambulances, what it is like to work within the Patient Transport Service, the different roles within PTS and the importance of this service for our patients across the North East.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Fri, 29 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1472 In this week’s episode of the RTB (Return To Base) podcast, Emergency Operations Centre Trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson speaks to Andy Williams, South Division Patient Transport Operational Manager about the vital service our Patient Transport Service (PTS) provides to NEAS and the wider healthcare system. 

 

This episode highlights how our service isn't just for emergency ambulances, what it is like to work within the Patient Transport Service, the different roles within PTS and the importance of this service for our patients across the North East.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> patient transport, nhs, system, hospital appointments No Dispatch: the air traffic control of our region’s NHS 2 2 2 2 Dispatch: the air traffic control of our region’s NHS full 95b5ed58-9949-4ab7-b0c6-8ab36020c6f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0144b8b6 Dispatching ambulances is like a game of chess. In episode two of the RTB podcast, Emergency Operations Centre trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson speaks to dispatch manager Andy Bell about how each member of the dispatch team at North East Ambulance Service moves resources around the region to reach those in need.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Dispatching ambulances is like a game of chess. In episode two of the RTB podcast, Emergency Operations Centre trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson speaks to dispatch manager Andy Bell about how each member of the dispatch team at North East Ambulance Service moves resources around the region to reach those in need.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:10:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1714 Dispatching ambulances is like a game of chess. In episode two of the RTB podcast, Emergency Operations Centre trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson speaks to dispatch manager Andy Bell about how each member of the dispatch team at North East Ambulance Service moves resources around the region to reach those in need.

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk

]]> ambulance, dispatch, NHS, system No Dealing with trauma in the ambulance service 2 2 1 1 Dealing with trauma in the ambulance service full 273e6db1-3bfd-4475-9157-06000aae193c https://share.transistor.fm/s/05ef0bd2 In the first episode of our second series of RTB, Patient Transport Service operations manager Amy Rosindale speaks to Helen Morris, an experienced paramedic now working as a senior clinical advisor and one of nearly 50 Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) practitioners supporting NEAS colleagues in dealing with traumatic incidents.

In their chat, Helen explains how trauma affects us all in different ways and the crucial role TRiM can play in supporting ambulance colleagues.

CONTENT WARNING: Due to the nature of this topic, some listeners may find some of the content in this episode distressing or triggering. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> In the first episode of our second series of RTB, Patient Transport Service operations manager Amy Rosindale speaks to Helen Morris, an experienced paramedic now working as a senior clinical advisor and one of nearly 50 Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) practitioners supporting NEAS colleagues in dealing with traumatic incidents.

In their chat, Helen explains how trauma affects us all in different ways and the crucial role TRiM can play in supporting ambulance colleagues.

CONTENT WARNING: Due to the nature of this topic, some listeners may find some of the content in this episode distressing or triggering. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1941 In the first episode of our second series of RTB, Patient Transport Service operations manager Amy Rosindale speaks to Helen Morris, an experienced paramedic now working as a senior clinical advisor and one of nearly 50 Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) practitioners supporting NEAS colleagues in dealing with traumatic incidents.

In their chat, Helen explains how trauma affects us all in different ways and the crucial role TRiM can play in supporting ambulance colleagues.

CONTENT WARNING: Due to the nature of this topic, some listeners may find some of the content in this episode distressing or triggering. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> trauma, ambulance, NEAS, TRiM, trauma risk management, mental health, support No Understanding traumatic cardiac arrest 1 1 6 6 Understanding traumatic cardiac arrest full 3596a29f-85be-424b-8a7a-c9f395dbbf96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9d7e88c5 Jason O'Connell, clinical education officer at NEAS, speaks to specialist paramedic Luke Morrison about traumatic cardiac arrest. In their chat, Luke explains the difference between a traumatic cardiac arrest and a regular one, what his advice would be for crews dealing with this type of situation, and how he sees the specialist paramedic role expanding in the future. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Jason O'Connell, clinical education officer at NEAS, speaks to specialist paramedic Luke Morrison about traumatic cardiac arrest. In their chat, Luke explains the difference between a traumatic cardiac arrest and a regular one, what his advice would be for crews dealing with this type of situation, and how he sees the specialist paramedic role expanding in the future. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1220 Jason O'Connell, clinical education officer at NEAS, speaks to specialist paramedic Luke Morrison about traumatic cardiac arrest. In their chat, Luke explains the difference between a traumatic cardiac arrest and a regular one, what his advice would be for crews dealing with this type of situation, and how he sees the specialist paramedic role expanding in the future. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No Behind the scenes in call taking 1 1 5 5 Behind the scenes in call taking full 03c9bae7-1a67-4d3b-861c-1ed3aa5778b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f5ef612 Jason O'Connell, clinical education officer at NEAS, talks about call taking with Emergency Operations Centre trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson. In their conversation, Ria tells Jason about the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure callers get the right support, including training and feedback. 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Jason O'Connell, clinical education officer at NEAS, talks about call taking with Emergency Operations Centre trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson. In their conversation, Ria tells Jason about the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure callers get the right support, including training and feedback. 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1857 Jason O'Connell, clinical education officer at NEAS, talks about call taking with Emergency Operations Centre trainer Ria Killmister-Dawson. In their conversation, Ria tells Jason about the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure callers get the right support, including training and feedback. 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No The importance of speaking up 1 1 4 4 The importance of speaking up full 63c08cac-b608-42e5-a316-a2da17620292 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24c4aad9 Paramedic apprentice James Atkinson talks to Jess Boon, a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at NEAS, all about the work that she and her team does to encourage staff to feel able to give feedback about anything that affects them at work. In their conversation, Jess talks about the lessons that have been learned from the past in this area, and what she and her team are doing to help staff feel free to speak up - both now and in the future.   

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Paramedic apprentice James Atkinson talks to Jess Boon, a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at NEAS, all about the work that she and her team does to encourage staff to feel able to give feedback about anything that affects them at work. In their conversation, Jess talks about the lessons that have been learned from the past in this area, and what she and her team are doing to help staff feel free to speak up - both now and in the future.   

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1331 Paramedic apprentice James Atkinson talks to Jess Boon, a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian at NEAS, all about the work that she and her team does to encourage staff to feel able to give feedback about anything that affects them at work. In their conversation, Jess talks about the lessons that have been learned from the past in this area, and what she and her team are doing to help staff feel free to speak up - both now and in the future.   

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No Looking after our mental health 1 1 3 3 Looking after our mental health full 5c400e45-177e-4f5f-8bf6-caf210ca2a62 https://share.transistor.fm/s/81a4fbdf Paramedic Mark Selling speaks to Staff Psychological Wellbeing Advisor, Andy Walton, about the importance of looking after our mental health. In their conversation, Andy talks about the occupational health support available to NEAS staff, including services like TRIM and Talking Therapies, and about NEAS's own Mental Maintenance project.   


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Paramedic Mark Selling speaks to Staff Psychological Wellbeing Advisor, Andy Walton, about the importance of looking after our mental health. In their conversation, Andy talks about the occupational health support available to NEAS staff, including services like TRIM and Talking Therapies, and about NEAS's own Mental Maintenance project.   


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1327 Paramedic Mark Selling speaks to Staff Psychological Wellbeing Advisor, Andy Walton, about the importance of looking after our mental health. In their conversation, Andy talks about the occupational health support available to NEAS staff, including services like TRIM and Talking Therapies, and about NEAS's own Mental Maintenance project.   


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No The complexities of patient transport 1 1 2 2 The complexities of patient transport full 3c10396e-c182-49f0-b0b2-eeae007a2ce2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bb8aa24e Paramedic Mark Selling speaks to Amy Rosindale, Scheduled Care Operations Manager for the North Division, about the way patient transport has evolved over recent years, the difference it makes to patients, how different parts of the service work together with partners to support patients with complex moving and handling situations, and how the service is improving for the future. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Paramedic Mark Selling speaks to Amy Rosindale, Scheduled Care Operations Manager for the North Division, about the way patient transport has evolved over recent years, the difference it makes to patients, how different parts of the service work together with partners to support patients with complex moving and handling situations, and how the service is improving for the future. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1527 Paramedic Mark Selling speaks to Amy Rosindale, Scheduled Care Operations Manager for the North Division, about the way patient transport has evolved over recent years, the difference it makes to patients, how different parts of the service work together with partners to support patients with complex moving and handling situations, and how the service is improving for the future. 


If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No The future of paramedicine 1 1 1 1 The future of paramedicine full df472ba5-2e91-47cd-af14-908870bfddd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90ebb5d3 Paramedic apprentice James Atkinson talks to NEAS's Director of Paramedicine, Andrew Hodge, about the future of paramedicine. In their conversation, Andy tells James how he came to take on this new role, how things have changed during his two decades in the ambulance service, and how he sees paramedicine evolving over the coming years. 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Paramedic apprentice James Atkinson talks to NEAS's Director of Paramedicine, Andrew Hodge, about the future of paramedicine. In their conversation, Andy tells James how he came to take on this new role, how things have changed during his two decades in the ambulance service, and how he sees paramedicine evolving over the coming years. 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 1622 Paramedic apprentice James Atkinson talks to NEAS's Director of Paramedicine, Andrew Hodge, about the future of paramedicine. In their conversation, Andy tells James how he came to take on this new role, how things have changed during his two decades in the ambulance service, and how he sees paramedicine evolving over the coming years. 

If you'd like to get in touch about anything you've heard on RTB, or if you want to suggest a topic for us to cover in a future episode, you can email us at public.relations@neas.nhs.uk.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No Trailer 1 1 1 1 Trailer trailer caacba81-6e2d-454f-8ef4-9bacc41ea5b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7cdcb73 RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, NEAS team members James Atkinson, Jason O'Connell or Mark Selling speak to expert colleagues to try and answer some of the big questions staff members have about working in the ambulance service, from day-to-day issues like mental health and the importance of speaking up, to big picture ideas like the future of paramedicine.

]]> RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, NEAS team members James Atkinson, Jason O'Connell or Mark Selling speak to expert colleagues to try and answer some of the big questions staff members have about working in the ambulance service, from day-to-day issues like mental health and the importance of speaking up, to big picture ideas like the future of paramedicine.

]]> Mon, 26 Jun 2023 02:00:00 +0100 North East Ambulance Service North East Ambulance Service 72 RTB (Return To Base) is a podcast from North East Ambulance Service. In each episode, NEAS team members James Atkinson, Jason O'Connell or Mark Selling speak to expert colleagues to try and answer some of the big questions staff members have about working in the ambulance service, from day-to-day issues like mental health and the importance of speaking up, to big picture ideas like the future of paramedicine.

]]> RTB, Return to Base, North East Ambulance Service, NEAS, Paramedicine, ambulance service, patient transport, call handling, paramedic, mental health, trauma risk management, TRiM, cardiac arrest, trauma, freedom to speak up No