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
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
As the summer bank holiday weekend approaches, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is urging people to use 999 only in life-threatening emergencies and to take steps to keep healthy. While the heatwave is over, the long weekend will still see a spike in calls for our 999 and NHS 111 operations. So please help us to help you by following some simple steps to use our services wisely to help