Emma Dewsbury, Author at NHS South East Coast Ambulance Service

21 October 2026

Over 230 people unite to learn lifesaving CPR and tackle gender gap at SECAmb’s CPRathon

More than 230 people came together on Restart a Heart Day to learn lifesaving CPR, as South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) shone a spotlight on the gender gap in bystander CPR. On Friday, 16 October, SECAmb held its first-ever CPRathon at ASDA Chatham Superstore in Kent, bringing together colleagues, partner agencies and members of the public for 12 continuous hours of chest compressions. T

13 October 2026

SECAmb launches campaign to tackle gender gap in CPR

Research shows women are less likely to receive bystander CPR than men and South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) is taking action to help change that. SECAmb is launching a new campaign to raise awareness of the gender gap in bystander CPR and encourage more people to feel confident providing lifesaving treatment to anyone who needs it. The Trust is launching Bra Off, Pads On as part of Restart a H

5 October 2026

Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR as SECAmb launches first-ever CPRathon

Women are less likely to receive lifesaving CPR during a cardiac arrest, and SECAmb’s first-ever CPRathon is raising awareness and helping to challenge the barriers behind this disparity Taking place on Restart a Heart Day, Friday 16 October between 10:00 to 22:00, at Asda Chatham Superstore, the CPRathon will bring together ambulance staff, emergency services and members of the local commun

16 September 2026

Football fan reunites with lifesavers who gave him extra time and urges others to learn CPR

A football fan whose life was saved after suffering a cardiac arrest at a match is urging others to learn CPR as he reunited with the ambulance clinicians who gave him extra time. Birmingham City supporter Steve Poulter, now 67, was attending his team’s away fixture against Crawley Town Football Club on Monday, 23 December 2024 when he suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing. Thanks to the

28 August 2026

Countdown to The Big Half begins for Team SECAmb

The countdown is on as nine members of South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) prepare to take on The Big Half, putting months of training to the test while raising vital funds for SECAmb Charity. On Sunday, 6 September, thousands of runners will take part in the iconic half marathon, with some of SECAmb’s colleagues joining them to raise money for projects that make a real difference to patie

28 August 2026

Sussex patient shares latest milestone after cardiac arrest highlighting the real impact colleagues make

A former patient who suffered several cardiac arrests is now back playing the sport he loves and winning tennis tournaments thanks to quick actions of two bystanders and South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) clinicians. Nick Lade, 76, from Seaford, recently shared a remarkable update on his recovery following a cardiac arrest, highlighting the lasting difference ambulance teams make to patients and

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

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