Submitted by John on 12 Mar 2021 - 12:13pm
Positive Action Officer appointed
The North East Ambulance Service has recently appointed a Positive Action Officer to help it to work with people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to:
- Link with community groups and individuals to provide information and advice on how to access and use its services
- Meet with community members over the internet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and in person (subject to restrictions)
- Get people access to our free language interpreting services when they call 999, 111 and Patient Transport Services
- Help people apply for grants to part-fund a defibrillator for a community venue
- Provide information about the COVID-19 vaccine and help to dispel the myths
For more information contact:
Loveness Scott
Email: loveness.scott@neas.nhs.uk
or diversity@neas.nhs.uk
Phone or text: 07580 590185
Community Ambassadors wanted
The North East Ambulance Service is also seeking Community Ambassadors to help reach out to people in your community, tell people about its services and direct people to the right health services. See the advert below for more details.
