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29 June 2026

SECAmb thanks staff and public for support after standing down from critical incident but remains busy

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

26 June 2026

Trust declares critical incident

Following a difficult few days and a period of sustained and significant demand, South East Coast Ambulance Service declared a critical incident at 22:40 on Thursday, 27 June. At the point of declaration there were a significant number of outstanding calls waiting for an ambulance response, including a number of higher acuity incidents. This follows one of the busiest days we have seen this year

25 June 2026

Thank you for your patience and support during M25 traffic congestion

Following the incident on the M25 in Surrey yesterday, we would like to thank the public for their patience and support. SECAmb responded to a number of patients who are stranded in traffic on the motorway in Surrey following an earlier road traffic collision which resulted in lane closures. The resulting congestion was severe and prolonged, with some vehicles stationary for several hours during y

24 June 2026

SECAmb responds to a number of calls on M25

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is currently responding to a number of patients who are stranded in traffic on the M25 between five and six in Surrey following an earlier road traffic collision which resulted in lane closures. The resulting congestion has been severe and prolonged, with some vehicles stationary for several hours during today’s Red Heat Alert. This has resulted in a num

24 June 2026

Ashford Paramedic shares his family’s experience of Deafblindness this awareness week

Behind every disability is a person and that is the message Ashford Paramedic, Adam Line wants colleagues to remember this Deafblind Awareness Week. Adam’s wife has been registered deafblind since the age of seven due to a rare genetic condition called Alström Syndrome. While she wears bilateral hearing aids that allow her to hear well, her sight has deteriorated significantly over recent ye

19 June 2026

Folkestone CFR’s inspiring journey to Brighton Marathon for SECAmb Charity

Keeping on top of physical and mental health takes dedication and for Folkestone Community First Responder (CFR), Gary, committing to his fitness journey has been truly life changing. This Men’s Health Week, Gary shares his personal fitness journey and how he has turned it into an inspiring mission, taking on the Brighton Marathon next year to support SECAmb Charity. At the start of 2025, Gary mad

19 June 2026

Demand set to increase with rising temperatures

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

18 June 2026

Deputy Head of Operations takes part in rare Royal Marines Colours presentation at Windsor Castle

A once-in-a-quarter-century Royal Marines ceremony at Windsor Castle saw Deputy Head of Operations, Gareth Williams, take part in a historic day of service and tradition. On 5 June 2026, His Majesty The King presented new Colours to the Royal Marines in a rare ceremonial occasion held only once every 25 years. The event brought together serving personnel, veterans, senior military figures and inv

17 June 2026

SECAmb takes firm action on unsafe driving and honours Alice Clark’s legacy

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has dismissed three staff members for unsafe driving, reinforcing its clear commitment to road safety and upholding the legacy of student paramedic Alice Clark. Following two separate incidents last year involving unsafe driving in Trust vehicles, the staff were dismissed following thorough investigations in line with SECAmb’s clear standards and procedu

15 June 2026

England’s highest cardiac arrest survival rate achieved again as SECAmb leads nation with focus on major improvement goal

Delivering the highest cardiac arrest survival rate in England again, SECAmb is setting the national standard in life-saving care while working towards its 2024-2029 Trust Strategy target. That strategy includes a commitment to increase cardiac arrest survival rates by five per cent, a goal that underpins ongoing work across the organisation to improve outcomes for patients experiencing one of th

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