A paramedic whose kindness and humour helps colleagues through their toughest shifts has won an award in memory of Alice Clark at SECAmb’s first of three Surrey awards ceremonies. Matty Baker, a newly qualified paramedic based in Brighton, received the Alice Clark Award at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking on Thursday 15 October, where more than 150 colleagues and their families gathered to celebr
A Kent man who survived a cardiac arrest and 14 defibrillator shocks has married Tracy, his partner of more than 20 years, who helped save his life. When Bill suddenly lost consciousness at home on 19 May 2026, the snoring-like sounds he made led Tracy, now his wife, to believe he might be having a seizure. But the Emergency Medical Advisor, Isabelle answering her 999 call recognised a sign of ca
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
Ahead of Restart a Heart Day (Friday 16 October), latest figures reveal people in SECAmb’s region are more likely to survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest than the average for England. South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is leading the way nationally in achieving a 30-day cardiac arrest survival rate of 17.2 per cent. In the latest figures for May 2026, published b
Our latest workforce equality reports show improvements in recruitment, career progression and workplace support, alongside continuing inequalities in some colleagues’ experiences. The 2026 Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES) reports assess equality across our Trust and help identify where action is needed. This year’s findings show improved re
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
Beginning at sunset this Sunday, September 20, Yom Kippur is the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Translating to ‘Day of Atonement’, it marks the final day of the Ten Days of Repentance that began earlier this month on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. A time of self-reflection and for making amends for past mistakes, the holy festival is marked by both prayer and the physical act of fasting
Members of the public are invited to learn more about our achievements, challenges and strategic priorities in a newly-published Annual Report Highlight Summary. The summary has been published ahead of our Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) which takes place online next week (Friday 25 September). The summary details our performance and showcases the dedication of our staff and volunteers, improvements
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
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