A Sussex man who fell from approximately 40 feet into a basement flat area in Hove was delighted to meet two paramedics who were part of the team who responded to his neighbour’s 999 call. Just over two years ago, Daniel Cheetham from Hove, now 30, a recruitment agent for the pharmaceutical industry, fell from the window four floors up, in the early afternoon. “I really don’t remember anything at
Providing the best treatment we can and ensuring good clinical outcomes for our patients are key elements of a quality service. However, it is equally important that our patients and their carers have as good an experience as possible when they use our services, and you can help to achieve this. The Department of Health defines a positive patient experience as: “Getting good treatment in a comfo
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is inviting schools and community groups to register their interest in this year’s Restart a Heart – a CPR awareness campaign. SECAmb took part in the Europe-wide initiative for the first time last year when staff and volunteers trained close to 8,500 children and some adults in CPR during a week in October. The Trust is now keen to
A Sussex man who suffered a cardiac arrest at home just under a year ago has been reunited with some of the ambulance team who helped save his life. Des Crockford, now 50, collapsed at his Southwick home in the early hours of 30 May 2016. His daughters, Jade and Georgia now 21 and 18, were woken by their dog, Brooke, who was restless, and while dealing with her, discovered their dad in bed making
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is asking the public for its support over what, as ever, is expected to be a busy long Easter weekend. Staff will be working extremely hard to ensure patients receive the help they require but the Trust is also urging people to prepare themselves in order to minimise their risk of requiring the help of the ambulance service. The Trus
As part of our improved fleet maintenance and testing processes, the Trust has this week identified that a small number (18 out of a total of 300) of our ambulance fleet are potentially close to the limit for the gross vehicle weight, when fully kitted up and with a crew and a patient on board. Therefore, as a precautionary measure and to ensure the safety of our patients and staff, we are reviewi
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) staff were joined by volunteers and members of the public at the second of the Trust’s annual award ceremonies. The ceremony, for the west of SECAmb’s region, was held on Thursday 9 March at Woodlands Park Hotel, near Cobham, Surrey. The event saw staff recognised for long service and Chief Executive’s Commendations awarded across
A Brighton family was able to spend Christmas together thanks to their children raising the alarm when their dad collapsed at home in cardiac arrest. Sisters Lilly-May Williams, nine, and Miya-Rose Williams, six, were instructed to find their dad’s Rob Williams’ phone by older brother Grant Briant, 14, when Rob, 48, collapsed at the family’s then home in Eastbourne. They trio have been praised for
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS staff were joined by volunteers and members of the public at the first of the Trust’s annual award ceremonies. The ceremony, for the east of SECAmb’s region, was held on Thursday 23 February at The Orangery at Turkey Mill, Maidstone, Kent. The event saw staff recognised for long service and Chief Executive’s Commendations awarded across a range of categories
A South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) tutor has been recognised at the annual Ambulance Association of Chief Executive (AACE) awards. Paramedic Practice Educator, Kimberley Alexander, based at Leatherhead, Surrey, was nominated by the Trust for the in the tutor and educator category for her enthusiasm, experience and empathy for students. Having worked incredibly hard as a student herself,