Archives (2021)

Image: A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales
3 March 2021

A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales

In this short message, HRH The Prince of Wales passes on his heartfelt thanks & gratitude to all ambulance staff and volunteers for the incredible work undertaken across the country during the pandemic. Regardless of role, every single member of #TeamSECAmb has been brilliant during the pandemic & should be really proud of everything they have achieved.

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Image: SECAmb welcomes military support
27 January 2021

SECAmb welcomes military support

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb), will benefit from the support of a number of military personnel who will work alongside ambulance staff over the coming weeks to respond to patients as the service continues to face increased pressure. The Trust has welcomed the support which follows a request to the Ministry of Defence, approved under the Military Aid to Civil Aut

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Image: Firefighters ready to provide additional support to ambulance service
19 January 2021

Firefighters ready to provide additional support to ambulance service

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is further developing the close relationship it has with its region’s fire services with a number of firefighters volunteering to be ready to provide additional support as required. SECAmb has been working closely with its emergency service colleagues since the start of the pandemic. During the first wave a number of firefighters rec

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Image: First day of vaccinating our staff with the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine
13 January 2021

First day of vaccinating our staff with the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine

Covid19 Vaccinations Begin On 10th January 2021 we went live with delivering the AstraZeneca Oxford vaccine to our staff at our mobile vaccination centre. This required a massive team effort to get this up and running. Thanks to the hard work of our team & with the support of our partners, more than 2,500 of our clinically vulnerable, patient-facing and EOC/111 staff have received their first

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Image: SECAmb thanks staff and volunteers as demand remains high
1 January 2021

SECAmb thanks staff and volunteers as demand remains high

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb), has thanked its staff and volunteers for their efforts and ongoing commitment following an extremely challenging year. The service also thanks the public for its continued support and is urging everyone to continue to follow all the latest coronavirus restrictions and guidance in their area to limit the spread of the virus. SECAmb

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Image: See in 2021 safely at home
31 December 2020

See in 2021 safely at home

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is urging people to see in the new year safely by staying at home. The service is continuing to experience very busy days and is working hard to respond to patients as quickly as possible. SECAmb is asking the public for its support in strictly following coronavirus guidance and restrictions to reduce the spread of the infection. Peo

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Image: SECAmb trio receive MBEs
30 December 2020

SECAmb trio receive MBEs

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is delighted that three members of its staff have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. Director of Operations, Joe Garcia, Director of Quality and Nursing, Bethan Eaton-Haskins and Ambulance Technician, Peter Glover, all receive MBEs for their service and commitment over many years. Joe and Bethan receive MBEs in particula

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Image: Prepare and stay safe this Christmas
16 December 2020

Prepare and stay safe this Christmas

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is urging people to plan ahead to ensure they keep themselves and others safe this Christmas. Those who require repeat prescriptions are asked to ensure they have adequate supply especially ahead of the extended four-day Christmas bank holiday weekend. In addition, by carrying out some home checks including restocking basic medicine cabinet essentials, t

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Image: SECAmb signs Neurodiversity Charter
14 December 2020

SECAmb signs Neurodiversity Charter

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has signed a charter committing to becoming a neurodiversity-friendly employer. Neurodiversity is the collective term for cognitive conditions such as Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, and Dyspraxia, which are natural variations in the way people think and process information. The term recognises both t

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Image: Please use 999 wisely and help us help you
10 December 2020

Please use 999 wisely and help us help you

With colder temperatures having arrived and the festive period fast approaching, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is reminding the public of the need to use 999 wisely. As the service continually prioritises its response to its most seriously ill and injured patients, just a small percentage of calls fall into the highest category of call requiring an immediate ambulance response. More

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