To help improve the service it provides to patients, South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb), is today launching a new Patient Experience Questionnaire. The Trust is keen to receive feedback from patients, family members or carer who have witnessed the care and treatment given to patients. People can do this by completing a short questionnaire that can be accessed via the
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb), will be highlighting of the importance of raising concerns as part of Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Month. SECAmb kicked off the month, which runs throughout October, this week with the first of three coffee mornings with Chief Executive, Simon Weldon, and SECAmb’s FTSU Executive Lead, Margaret Dalziel. Colleagues are being encouraged
A dedicated volunteer SECAmb Community First Responder, (CFR), and Paramedic Practitioner, (PP), have been presented with prestigious national awards at this year’s Ambulance Leadership Forum (ALF). ALF is a national ambulance sector event organised by the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, (AACE), which was held at Celtic Manor, South Wales between 2-3 October 2023. Kent CFR, Steve Joyce,
A man has been jailed for assaulting an ambulance worker while intoxicated with alcohol in Eastbourne. Jose Luis Serro Alexandre was found unconscious in a premises in Terminus Road, Eastbourne. An ambulance was sent and staff from the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) took him into the ambulance. But after waking up and at first being calm and co-operative, Alexandre turned aggressive a
We are offering a range of interesting and exciting career opportunities for people looking to make a difference in their career. From 999 control centre and being that first point of contact for someone needing help to attending emergency calls and delivering face-to-face and potentially life-saving treatment, we have some fantastic jobs and career pathway opportunities waiting for you. You ca
Our 999 and 111 services are likely to be under increased pressure this week due to strike action by doctors which will affect some NHS services. You can really help us by: Using 111 online – 111.nhs.uk – for medical help and advice Keeping 999 for life-threatening emergencies only Being kind & patient with our people
South East Coast Ambulance Service, (SECAmb), staff will be joined by teams from partner organisations as emergency response plans to a major incident are tested at Camber Sands, East Sussex, later this month. The multi-agency exercise, organised by SECAmb and which also includes Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, Rother District Council, HM Coastguard and RNLI Lifeguards, will ta
Nominations for candidates to stand for election in a number of our Council of Governor constituencies opened today (September 1). If you’re a Foundation Trust member and interested in standing for election to become a governor, you have until Monday 2 October to submit your entry. Anyone who is not currently a member is also able to stand in this round of elections after joining as a member. Our
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb), and Kent Police are pleased the work of its staff and officers will once again be showcased with a second series of 999: Emergency Call Out due to air on 5Star from next week. The first eight of 15 episodes, produced by RDF Television, which follow the work of SECAmb’s Joint Response Unit, (JRU), with Kent Police, will be shown on
Did you know that more than one of England’s Football Teams have reached a World Cup Final this month? Our men’s partially-sighted football team – one of our Para Lions Teams – have battled through the group stages and will face Ukraine in the final this evening, part of the IBSA World Games. And we couldn’t be prouder, as own Harry Gibbons is a key part of the team! Off the pitch, Harry, is a H