Emma Dewsbury, Author at NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service

19 August 2026

Sussex teenager back on bike months after life-threatening crash as SECAmb highlights importance of cycle helmets

A Sussex teenager who suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a bike crash is back riding months later, highlighting the vital role helmets can play in cyclists’ safety. 14-year-old, Adem Murphy-Farah, was riding at Hove Pump Track on 5 May 2026 when he was thrown from his bike in a serious incident that left him with a brain haemorrhage, multiple facial fractures and the loss of

28 July 2026

Using the Culture Review to drive improvements

As part of our continuing commitment to ensuring SECAmb is a place where everyone feels safe, respected and heard, we have today shared with staff the outcomes of an independent Culture Review, alongside a summary of the findings and actions we will take in response. The summary here is being published openly in the interests of transparency, while protecting the confidentiality and anonymity of

14 July 2026

Eastbourne family’s emergency home birth highlights importance of emergency maternity training

An Eastbourne family has praised South East Coast Ambulance Service’s (SECAmb’s) emergency response to the unexpected birth of their son, highlighting the importance of emergency maternity care training. For Nabeeha Nizar, an emergency response was needed when she went into unexpected, early labour at the family’s home in Eastbourne on 1 April 2026. Resource Dispatcher, Gemma Hudson coordinated t

7 July 2026

Young 999 caller from East Sussex meets SECAmb call taker who helped save mum’s life

A young 999 caller from East Sussex has met the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) call taker who helped them stay calm when their mum suffered a severe allergic reaction. 10-year-old, Noah along with his younger sister, Aurora, (four-years-old) have both been recognised by SECAmb for the important role they played when their mother experienced a potentially life-threatening medical emer

19 June 2026

Folkestone CFR’s inspiring journey to Brighton Marathon for SECAmb Charity

Keeping on top of physical and mental health takes dedication and for Folkestone Community First Responder (CFR), Gary, committing to his fitness journey has been truly life changing. This Men’s Health Week, Gary shares his personal fitness journey and how he has turned it into an inspiring mission, taking on the Brighton Marathon next year to support SECAmb Charity. At the start of 2025, Gary mad

17 June 2026

SECAmb takes firm action on unsafe driving and honours Alice Clark’s legacy

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has dismissed three staff members for unsafe driving, reinforcing its clear commitment to road safety and upholding the legacy of student paramedic Alice Clark. Following two separate incidents last year involving unsafe driving in Trust vehicles, the staff were dismissed following thorough investigations in line with SECAmb’s clear standards and procedu

15 June 2026

Bexhill-on-Sea baby reunited with 999 call handler and team who helped deliver him

A 999 Emergency Medical Advisor (EMA) who helped guide a couple through the emergency birth of their baby has been reunited with the newborn she helped bring into the world. Second-time parents, Grace and Gary, from Bexhill-on-Sea, have praised the South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) team who supported them when Grace went into sudden labour, leaving no time to reach hospital. In the early hours o

12 June 2026

SECAmb unveils new Pride vehicle to celebrate Pride Month

A new Pride vehicle has been unveiled by South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) as part of its celebrations for Pride Month this June. This year’s vehicle was unveiled on Thursday, 11 June, at SECAmb’s Polegate Make Ready Centre. The specially designed ambulance will travel across the region throughout the summer, supporting Pride events including one of the UK’s largest celebrations, Brig

10 June 2026

Hove family proves the chain of survival saves lives after rare heart condition emergency

A rare genetic heart condition that often shows no warning signs until it causes a cardiac arrest turned a normal day into a life-threatening emergency for a Hove based family. Brugada syndrome, which affects as few as 1 in 2,000 people in the UK, can cause sudden cardiac death and is sometimes only discovered after someone collapses. This was the case for Andrew Lakey-Porter who went into sudden

9 June 2026

Eastbourne resident charged for misuse of 999 emergency service

An Eastbourne resident has been prosecuted following repeated inappropriate use of the 999-emergency ambulance service. Bernard Hudson, 64, was trialled in Brighton Magistrates Court on Friday, 29 May and sentenced and charged with a penalty fine and 10-week custodial sentence, suspended for 12 months for continuous hoax calls to 999. Over a three-month period, South East Coast Ambulance Service

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