Ambulance Service sets up city safety hub for festive revellers
The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) is joining forces to provide additional clinical support in Durham City during the festive season, helping to keep people safe while reducing pressure on frontline emergency services.
From 11 November until the end of December, an NEAS ambulance crew will be based at the Night Safe Hub at St Nic's Church, Durham, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
The enhanced provision follows a request from City of Durham Parish Council and will see ambulance clinicians available to assess and treat people who require medical assistance while enjoying a night out in the city.
The Durham Night Safe Hub operates from St Nic's Church between 9pm and approximately 3am.
Stephen Segasby, chief operating officer at the North East Ambulance Service, said: "The Durham Night Safe Hub provides a place of safety and support for people who may find themselves vulnerable, unwell or in need of assistance during a night out.”