South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is appealing to anyone with information to come forward following a spate of thefts across Kent in which life-saving equipment was stolen. The most recent incidents took place yesterday and today (13-14 June) at Sheppey and Herne Bay ambulance stations. At Herne Bay, a number of vehicles had their windows smashed and two Community Fi
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is appealing to anyone with information to come forward following a spate of thefts across Kent in which life-saving equipment was stolen. The most recent incidents took place yesterday and today (13-14 June) at Sheppey and Herne Bay ambulance stations. At Herne Bay, a number of vehicles had their windows smashed and two Community Fi
Please attribute to a South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) spokesperson: “SECAmb can confirm that it was called shortly before 7.45am today to reports of a serious fire in sheltered accommodation in Barn End Lane, Wilmington, near Dartford, in which a man sadly died. A large ambulance response attended the scene alongside emergency service colleagues. Our response included nine ambulances a
999 caller survey Our latest 999 caller survey generated an ‘overall satisfaction level’ of 95.84%, the second highest since our surveys began in 2011. This is a great achievement considering the increasing pressures ambulance services are experiencing, and thanks go to our staff for the care and kindness they continue provide to our patients, their carers and families. Do take a look at the ful
Change is coming to the Preceptorship programme This update has been produced to provide more information about the changes to the preceptorship programme following the national introduction of the band 5 Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP) role and the assimilation of experienced paramedics into band 6. It is recognised that there is a degree of uncertainty surrounding what these changes mean and
Just five months after his collapse at a local supermarket, a Surrey man, who had suffered a cardiac arrest, was reunited with the two paramedics from South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) who saved his life. Peter May (89), a retired underwriter from West Clandon, collapsed while shopping with his wife Sheila at a Sainsbury’s store in Jacob’s Well in December last year.
With warm temperatures forecast for this bank holiday weekend, South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb), is reminding people to be sensible and take appropriate measures to stay safe in the sun. The fine weather, which also coincides with the start of school half term break, brings with it a likely increase in certain calls for the ambulance service, across what is already
Dear colleagues, Please can all staff familiarise themselves with the following information below and attached regarding the UK threat level which has been raised to CRITICAL. The threat from international terrorism is a significant concern for the UK. Assessments of the level and nature of the threat are made by JTAC (Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre) and are designed to give a broad indication of
Network Maintenance – Monday 22/05/2017 @ 06:00hrs (for up to 4 hours) There will be essential system maintenance work carried out on Monday 22nd May at 06:00, which is scheduled for up to four hours. During this time, there will be minor disruption to application access from all support services computers. The EOC computers and telephones will not be affected by this Network Maintenance. The pri
Dear Colleagues The first two waves of moves into our new HQ and EOQ at Nexus House are now complete. We’ve been delighted by many of the positive comments we’ve had. One of the most frequently mentioned benefits is the opportunity to meet colleagues who have previously only been a voice on the phone or a name at the top of an email. Working at Nexus House is a big change for many of u