Applauding teen heroism, honouring long service and marking the achievements of colleagues made for a glittering SECAmb Awards Ceremony 2025. The event, on Thursday 9 October at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, was attended by 183 people. “I never cease to be amazed at the devotion and exemplary care which all SECAmb people and our volunteers demonstrate for the patients and communities whom we ser
The public are urged to learn how to save a life as South East Coast Ambulance Service delivers free CPR training at local venues this week for Restart a Heart Day (16 October). Restart a Heart is an annual Resuscitation Council UK event which sees people encouraged to learn vital life-saving training, as bystander CPR can make a huge difference to survival rates. One such survivor of a cardiac ar
A sparkling awards ceremony has marked the academic achievements of 75 members of the South East Coast Ambulance Service Trust (SECAmb). Jaqualine Lindridge, SECAmb’s Chief Paramedic Officer, who opened the Celebrating Success event at Lingfield Park, said: “I’m so pleased we can recognise the dedication that has led to these hard-earned achievements. These colleagues are a credit to the Trust, an
We’re coming to the end of this year’s #30Days30Ways campaign which SECAmb has been supporting, highlighting throughout September how to get more ’emergency ready’ and build community resilience. Today’s theme is about volunteering. As well as being a great way to meet and connect with others, learn new skills and make a real difference, volunteering provides a solid
A large-scale emergency exercise saw SECAmb teams working alongside Surrey Police and Surrey Fire & Rescue. Royal Holloway University in Egham was the setting for Exercise Whitehall, simulating the after-effects of a rave on a student campus with 20 patients who had been involved in an altercation and others who had taken recreational substances. “This joint initiative brought together 4
It’s Emergency Services Day, when we recognise the extraordinary work of emergency service and NHS colleagues across the country. Also known as 999 Day, as well as celebrating the courage and dedication of emergency workers on the frontline, it helps promote the responsible use of emergency services. This call-to-action links to the #30Days30WaysUK campaign, which highlights preparedness thr
Learn how to be more ‘emergency ready’ as part of the #30Days30WaysUk campaign running throughout September. The national initiative shares daily activities designed to help people prepare for emergencies and aims to show how to build preparedness and resilience. Each day highlights a different theme, from flooding and power cuts to fire safety, first aid, and mental health, with practical tips an
Golden celebrations enjoyed by a Tadworth man this year might never have happened if not for the rapid actions of a SECAmb crew. “If they hadn’t been so quick with their response, and fast at their job, I wouldn’t have made it,” said Peter Flanders. “I’m very grateful to everybody who helped me that day.” Peter and his wife celebrated their Golden Weddin
The Head of Research at the South East Coast Ambulance Trust (SECAmb) has been lauded as “a trailblazer of paramedic-led research” and honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the College of Paramedics. Prof Julia Williams received the prestigious award, the highest honour the College can bestow, at a special ceremony at Keele University on Friday, 25 July. “A trailblazer in
Colleagues at the Driver Training Department have picked up a prestigious award recognising the “exceptional support” they provide SECAmb students. The award, made at the recent FutureQuals Conference attended by teams from across the country, highlights the “exceptional support of apprentices whilst undertaking the Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving̶