Archives (2020)

Image: Keep safe this bonfire, firework and Diwali season
26 October 2020

Keep safe this bonfire, firework and Diwali season

South East Coast Ambulance Service, (SECAmb), is asking people to follow safety advice and act sensibly as bonfire and fireworks night approaches. With Diwali also falling on 14 November, SECAmb wishes everyone celebrating a safe and happy Diwali. The Trust is urging everyone celebrating over the bonfire and Diwali period to follow some simple advice to stay injury free and avoid the need to seek

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Image: Support your ambulance service – prepare for winter as clocks go back
20 October 2020

Support your ambulance service – prepare for winter as clocks go back

As clocks turn back this weekend, (Sunday 25 October), and evenings draw in, South East Coast Ambulance Service, (SECAmb), is asking the public for its support by taking some simple steps to prepare for winter. Winter is always a busy time for the ambulance service but the additional pressures associated with responding to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic mean the coming months will prove esp

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Image: Improvements to ambulance centre in Banstead given planning go ahead
2 October 2020

Improvements to ambulance centre in Banstead given planning go ahead

Plans to develop a new Make Ready Centre for South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) operations in Banstead, Surrey, have been given the green light by council planners. Building work on what was formerly SECAmb’s HQ at The Horseshoe, and what will be the first purpose-built Make Ready Centre in Surrey, is expected to begin next year ahead of it becoming fully operational

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Image: Enhanced NHS111 service launches for Kent, Medway & Sussex
1 October 2020

Enhanced NHS111 service launches for Kent, Medway & Sussex

The NHS111 service in Kent, Medway and Sussex is being enhanced and patients can now expect a more robust response with the same expert advice now delivered by a wider range of healthcare professionals. GPs, paramedics, nurses, mental health professionals, dental nurses and pharmacists will be part of the enhanced NHS111 clinical assessment service which launched today (1 October 2020). People who

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Image: Trust appoints new Non-Executive Director
30 September 2020

Trust appoints new Non-Executive Director

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director. The Trust’s Council of Governors recently passed a resolution to appoint Professor Tom Quinn to the role. Tom, who works at St George’s, University of London and Kingston University, will begin a three-year term of office on 1 October, subject to the usual employ

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Image: Sussex couple thank quick-thinking ambulance crew
30 September 2020

Sussex couple thank quick-thinking ambulance crew

A couple from Felpham, West Sussex, have praised the actions of a South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) crew who came to the aid of their three-year-old son. Mum, Amy Hickling and dad Ian Cole, have thanked friend and neighbour, paramedic Steve Leggatt and his crew mate Keith Roskilly for the quick treatment they provided to son Mason, after he suffered a severe allergic reaction. Police officer, Am

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Image: Ambulance crews return to improved and modernised Sheppey station
30 September 2020

Ambulance crews return to improved and modernised Sheppey station

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) staff have returned to Sheppey Ambulance Station following a six-month major refurbishment project. The station modernisation forms part of the Trust’s ongoing work to convert all of its estate to its Make Ready system – a vehicle preparation system which sees specialist teams of staff employed to clean, restock and maintain vehicles, meaning staff, who

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Image: Joint police and ambulance response service proving successful in Brighton
28 August 2020

Joint police and ambulance response service proving successful in Brighton

Meet the police and ambulance Joint Response Unit (JRU) vehicle team which has been patrolling and responding to incidents in Brighton and Hove. The vehicle which is staffed by Sussex Police and South East Coast Ambulance (SECAmb) allows a response police officer and a paramedic to work together to respond to incidents which require both services. The SECAmb vehicle, is kitted out with everything

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Image: Public invited to join virtual Annual Members Meeting
26 August 2020

Public invited to join virtual Annual Members Meeting

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) will hold a virtual Annual Members Meeting next week and is inviting members of the public to join the online event. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event will take place via Microsoft Teams Live on Friday 4 September between 3pm-4.15pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from members of the Trust Board and how the

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Image: Trust achieves gold award for commitment to equality and diversity
25 August 2020

Trust achieves gold award for commitment to equality and diversity

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is pleased to have achieved a gold award from enei (Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion). The TIDE (Talent Inclusion and Diversity Evaluation) gold award is the third year in a row SECAmb has been recognised by the organisation following two silver awards. SECAmb is the only ambulance trust in a record 98 entries from organi

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