Updated statement 13 August 9:40pm SECAmb has now significantly scaled down its response to the major incident following the train derailment near Lewes Railway Station earlier today. At the peak of the incident, more than 50 SECAmb staff attended the scene, including both of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) teams and Critical Care Paramedics, supported by more than 20 colleagues in our
Members of the public are invited to discover more about our service and our plans for the future at our Annual Members’ Meeting, (AMM). This year’s meeting will take place online from 10am-midday on Friday 25 September 2026 and is an opportunity to hear about our achievements and challenges over the past year, our future ambitions and the important role members and governors play in shaping
An innovative piece of work by South East Coast Ambulance Service’s (SECAmb’s) Shadow Board, which has strengthened the Trust’s approach to tackling violence and aggression towards staff, has been welcomed by its Group Chair, Colin Dennis in his first Trust Board meeting. The Shadow Board, a group of colleagues established last year to provide staff insight and constructive challenge t
South East Coast Ambulance Service is asking the public for its continued support after experiencing one of its busiest ever starts to the summer. In three weeks, between 22 June and 12 July, as temperatures regularly exceeded 30 degrees, the Trust’s 999 teams handled close to 78,000 calls – an increase of more than 11,000 (16 per cent) compared to the same period last year. NHS 111 demand has als
We are pleased to confirm that this year’s Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) will take place on Friday 25 September 2026. This year’s meeting will be held online only. Further details on how to attend and participate will be shared in due course. Planning for the meeting is now under way, including development of the agenda and opportunities for members to hear about the Trust’s achi
A greater number of ambulance clinicians across South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) can now access more detailed patient information at the point of care, helping them make faster, more informed clinical decisions and ensuring patients receive the right care first time. From this week, all SECAmb clinicians are now able to access the Kent and Medway Care Record (KMCR) via the Trust electro
For two decades, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has been at the heart of communities across our region, providing life-saving and compassionate care to millions of patients. Today, (Wednesday 1 July), we proudly mark 20 years as an organisation and celebrate the thousands of staff and volunteers whose dedication and professionalism have shaped SECAmb since its formation in 2006 throug
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has today stood down from the critical incident declared on Thursday, 25 June, following the recent period of extreme heat. The Trust is thanking its staff, volunteers and support teams who worked tirelessly to maintain patient care during one of the busiest periods it has ever experienced. Demand for services rose sharply during the heatwave, with 999 c
With high temperatures expected to lead to a significant increase in demand on our services, we’re urging everyone to take some simple steps to stay safe in the sun. Calls are expected to increase this weekend and throughout next week where much of the region will experience temperatures in excess of 30 degrees. May’s heatwave saw a 30 per cent increase in calls with more than 3,500 calls to 999 h
With the Met Office forecasting hotter than average temperatures in the coming weeks and with 999 call volume expected to increase by as much as 50 per cent in the hours after England World Cup matches, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public for its support as they cheer on the Three Lions or their country of choice this summer. During the most recent heatwave, a swelteri