South East Coast Ambulance Service’s (SECAmb’s) Brighton Make Ready Centre played host to a very special visit as we mark 55 years since paramedicine began.
The Trust was honoured to welcome the family of the late Professor Douglas Chamberlain to Chamberlain House today (Wednesday, 4 March 2026) – the building named in memory of the man whose pioneering vision helped shape modern paramedicine.
This year’s anniversary is especially significant as it also marks 25 years since the creation of the first professional body for paramedics, which has since grown into the Royal College of Paramedics – an important step in recognising how far the profession has come.
Professor Chamberlain’s innovative work transformed pre-hospital care and laid the foundations for the advanced, highly skilled profession we know today. His legacy continues to inspire across SECAmb – through every paramedic and frontline clinician who delivers compassionate, expert care across our communities.
Jaqui Lindridge, Chief Paramedic Officer for SECAmb said: “Professor Chamberlain transformed what it means to provide care before patients reach hospital and we remain extremely proud of SECAmb’s very special link with him.
Today’s milestones remind us that our profession stands on the shoulders of pioneers like him and that our commitment to excellence, research and compassionate care continues to grow.”
Thank you to the Chamberlain family for joining us today – we’re proud to carry his legacy forward.
