Archives (2016)

Image: Incident Resourcing & Deployment SOP
10 April 2016

Incident Resourcing & Deployment SOP

Following a review and consultation with the Joint Partnership Forum, the Trust’s Incident Resourcing Deployment policy has been revised and updated. The document is out for consultation with the whole Trust up to and including Friday, 28 April. Please visit the Have Your Say section of the staff zone to read the policy and let us know what you think using the online survey, here: https://www.sur

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Image: SECAmb takes delivery of high tech ‘concept’ ambulance
8 April 2016

SECAmb takes delivery of high tech ‘concept’ ambulance

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) took a step into the future taking delivery of a new ‘concept’ ambulance to meet the demands of an evolving service. The Trust became the first ambulance Trust in Europe to trial the advanced Ferno Integrated Patient Transport System (IPTS). SECAmb was selected as the nominated partner and clinical beta testing site for the system. At the centre of the d

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Image: SECAmb takes delivery of high tech ‘concept’ ambulance
8 April 2016

SECAmb takes delivery of high tech ‘concept’ ambulance

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) took a step into the future taking delivery of a new ‘concept’ ambulance to meet the demands of an evolving service. The Trust became the first ambulance Trust in Europe to trial the advanced Ferno Integrated Patient Transport System (IPTS). SECAmb was selected as the nominated partner and clinical beta testing site for the system. At the centre of the d

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Image: SECAmb takes delivery of high tech ‘concept’ ambulance
8 April 2016

SECAmb takes delivery of high tech ‘concept’ ambulance

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) took a step into the future taking delivery of a new ‘concept’ ambulance to meet the demands of an evolving service. The Trust became the first ambulance Trust in Europe to trial the advanced Ferno Integrated Patient Transport System (IPTS). SECAmb was selected as the nominated partner and clinical beta testing site for the system. At the centre of the d

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Image: Statement regarding recent media coverage of the new Patient Transport Service contract in Sussex
6 April 2016

Statement regarding recent media coverage of the new Patient Transport Service contract in Sussex

South East Coast Ambulance Service wishes to clarify that the transition plan for the Patient Transport Service required that the data transfer for patients was the responsibility of the Patient Transport Bureau (PTB). The PTB is independent of our organisation and maintained the full database of patient journeys. We acted professionally throughout the transfer process and we are very proud of the

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Image: Statement regarding recent media coverage of the new Patient Transport Service contract in Sussex
6 April 2016

Statement regarding recent media coverage of the new Patient Transport Service contract in Sussex

South East Coast Ambulance Service wishes to clarify that the transition plan for the Patient Transport Service required that the data transfer for patients was the responsibility of the Patient Transport Bureau (PTB). The PTB is independent of our organisation and maintained the full database of patient journeys. We acted professionally throughout the transfer process and we are very proud of the

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Image: Statement regarding recent media coverage of the new Patient Transport Service contract in Sussex
6 April 2016

Statement regarding recent media coverage of the new Patient Transport Service contract in Sussex

South East Coast Ambulance Service wishes to clarify that the transition plan for the Patient Transport Service required that the data transfer for patients was the responsibility of the Patient Transport Bureau (PTB). The PTB is independent of our organisation and maintained the full database of patient journeys. We acted professionally throughout the transfer process and we are very proud of the

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Image: SECAmb asks for public’s support as demand remain high
3 April 2016

SECAmb asks for public’s support as demand remain high

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is asking for the public’s support as demand for its service and the NHS across the region as a whole remains extremely high. With ambulance service demand approximately 13 per cent higher than expected at this time of year, the service is taking longer to reach some calls and is reminding the public that 999 should be reserved for

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Image: SECAmb asks for public’s support as demand remain high
3 April 2016

SECAmb asks for public’s support as demand remain high

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is asking for the public’s support as demand for its service and the NHS across the region as a whole remains extremely high. With ambulance service demand approximately 13 per cent higher than expected at this time of year, the service is taking longer to reach some calls and is reminding the public that 999 should be reserved for

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Image: Tribute to Sussex PTS staff
30 March 2016

Tribute to Sussex PTS staff

Message to staff regarding Sussex PTS The Trust would like to pay tribute to the dedication and professionalism of all Patient Transport Service staff who are affected by the changes to the contract for the county which commences on Friday (1 April) From Friday the management of the new patient transport service in Sussex will transfer to Coperforma with the transport facilities being provided by

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