Who We Are

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service provides high quality emergency, urgent and primary care services throughout the whole of Northern Ireland. Our dedicated, committed and highly skilled staff work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to ensure that our patients receive the best possible care.

Latest News

Trust Board Meeting -Thursday 19 February 2026

TRUST BOARD MEETING will be held on Thursday 19 February 2026 at 10.30am in the Boardroom, NIAS HQ, Site 30, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road, Belfast BT8 8SG. Members...

13 February 2026

Introducing Our First Cohort of 2026 of Newly Qualified Paramedics/Qualified Paramedics & Qualified EMT’s

2 February 2026

Trust Board Meeting -Thursday 11 December 2025

8 December 2025

Ambulance Care Attendant 21 Cohort

17 November 2025

Calling 999

When to Call

999 is for life-threatening emergencies, when someone is seriously ill or injured.

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What Happens When You Call

You will be asked a series of questions to help dispatchers categorise your call.

Who Will Treat You

The information you provide determines the best response for the situation.

Give Us Your Feedback

Whether you’ve had an exceptional experience or a poor one, your feedback is vital to help us improve. All feedback is reviewed and informs service development.

Seconds Count, the Official Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Podcast

In this episode, listen to Aidan Early as he talks about memories throughout his career, the highs and lows of his cancer journey and the life of a retired paramedic.

In this episode, we speak to Paramedic Aisling McBride about her route to becoming a paramedic, her experiences during Covid and being assaulted whilst on duty.

Our Trust

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Working For Us

Learn more about the careers and opportunities available within NIAS.

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Trust Board

Find out more about Trust Board including papers and minutes.

Publications

Key documents about the Trust including reports and strategies.

Involving Our Community

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Community First Responders

Community First Responder Schemes are made up of volunteers who live within their local community.

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Volunteer Car Service

The service is provided by volunteers who, using their own private vehicles, transport patients to and from Health Service facilities.

Inform Us of an Event

Ensuring there is an appropriate level of medical and ambulance provision at an event can minimise the impact on our service. Please only contact us if you think your event may impact us.