Archives (2016)

Image: CQC Inspection in May
12 March 2016

CQC Inspection in May

The up and coming CQC inspection is an opportunity for us to showcase the very best of what we do.  We know that some of the great things that take place every day do not always get the attention that they deserve. So here is your chance to tell us about the gems which are taking place locally, which are having a great impact on the way we treat our patients. We are giving away fob watches to thos

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Image: SECAmb fleet success at Fleet News Awards
11 March 2016

SECAmb fleet success at Fleet News Awards

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is celebrating success after winning in three categories at the Fleet News Awards. Nominated in six categories, the Trust came out top in three categories – Fleet of the Year (251 to 1000 vehicles), Green Fleet of the Year and Fleet Manager of the Year where SECAmb’s Justin Wand scooped the top award. It was also Highly Commend

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Image: Trust moves out of REAP level 4
3 March 2016

Trust moves out of REAP level 4

Following a review of the Trust’s current REAP level, the senior operational managers team have agreed that the Trust should move back into REAP level 3. The Trust had been operating at REAP level 4 as it managed the seasonal demands  placed on it. As a result of the changing REAP level, the Trust will be reinstating training courses and allowing meetings to take place. The REAP level will be regu

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Image: Ambulance staff, volunteers and public gather to celebrate achievements
2 March 2016

Ambulance staff, volunteers and public gather to celebrate achievements

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS staff were joined by volunteers and members of the public at the first of the Trust’s annual awards ceremonies. The ceremony, for the east of SECAmb’s region, was held on Thursday 25 February at The Orangery at Turkey Mill, Maidstone, Kent. The event saw attendees recognised for long service and also receive Chief Executive Commendations across a range of cat

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Image: SECAmb’s response to leak report
29 February 2016

SECAmb’s response to leak report

Please find a statement below in response to an article which appeared in the Daily Telegraph today. Please note we will not be issuing anything further on this matter at this time. The statement is to be attributed to a Trust’s spokesperson. “South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has refuted claims made in today’s Daily Telegraph following its article based on a leaked, draft re

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Image: SECAmb’s response to leak report
29 February 2016

SECAmb’s response to leak report

Please find a statement below in response to an article which appeared in the Daily Telegraph today. Please note we will not be issuing anything further on this matter at this time. The statement is to be attributed to a Trust’s spokesperson. “South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has refuted claims made in today’s Daily Telegraph following its article based on a leaked, draft re

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Image: SECAmb signs up to Blue Light pledge
25 February 2016

SECAmb signs up to Blue Light pledge

South East Coast Ambulance Trust NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has shown its commitment to ending mental health stigma and discrimination in the workplace by signing the Blue Light Time to Change pledge. The signing ceremony took place at the Trust headquarters at Banstead in Surrey and was signed by Trust Chief Executive Paul Sutton. The signing pledges the Trust’s support to the Blue Light Progr

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Image: SECAmb signs up to Blue Light pledge
25 February 2016

SECAmb signs up to Blue Light pledge

South East Coast Ambulance Trust NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has shown its commitment to ending mental health stigma and discrimination in the workplace by signing the Blue Light Time to Change pledge. The signing ceremony took place at the Trust headquarters at Banstead in Surrey and was signed by Trust Chief Executive Paul Sutton. The signing pledges the Trust’s support to the Blue Light Progr

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Image: Community responder thanks crews for care
23 February 2016

Community responder thanks crews for care

A Community First Responder (CFR) with South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb), experienced life on the other side of the coin when he suffered major injuries in a motorcycle accident in September last year. Scott Montgomery, from Sittingbourne, enjoyed the chance to thank the ambulance crews who helped save his life when he was reunited with them at SECAmb’s Make Ready Centre in Paddock Wood

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Image: SECAmb Fleet shortlisted in the Fleet News Awards
15 February 2016

SECAmb Fleet shortlisted in the Fleet News Awards

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has been shortlisted in The Fleet News Awards 2016 in no less than six categories – Fleet of the Year (251 to 1000 vehicles), Most Improved Fleet of the Year, Safe Fleet of the Year, Green Fleet of the Year, Cost Saving Initiative of the Year and Fleet Manager of the Year. It is the third awards event SECAmb has been shortlisted for

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