As we prepare for a busy winter period, we’re asking for the public’s support as Christmas approaches and the temperatures drop. We are reminding people to utilise options for non-emergencies including calling NHS 111, making a GP appointment, visiting a minor injuries unit, speaking to a pharmacist or simply acting on a concern before it becomes more serious. This will help us to ensure we
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to experience very high levels of demand today (1 January 2017). The level of demand is affecting the service’s ability to respond to some calls and the public are asked to think carefully as to whether they need to call for an ambulance. Life-threatening and serious calls are being prioritised and control centre staff and ambul
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) would like to thank its staff and volunteers for their efforts during what was, as ever, an extremely busy Christmas and New Year. The Trust would also like to thank everyone for the messages of support it has received over the festive period including support of its #XmasSupportSECAmb Twitter campaign. In the six hours between 10pm
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is continuing to experience high levels of demand, which is affecting its ability to respond quickly to 999 emergencies and so is asking the public to think carefully about whether they really need to call for an ambulance, during what is likely to be the busiest weekend of the year. During the festive period so far, the Trust has seen a 10 p
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is facing significant demand currently which is affecting its ability to respond quickly to 999 emergencies. The Trust, which has seen a 10 per cent increase in demand compared to last year, is calling on the public to think carefully about whether they need to call for an ambulance or whether they can seek alternative assistance from other h
With Christmas just around the corner South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is asking for the public’s support during what is always a busy time of the year. Throughout the Christmas period the Trust will be tweeting tips to help people stay safe and support the ambulance service from its @SECAmbulance Twitter account using the hashtag #XmasSupportSECAmb. With demand alr
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is offering a one-day Emergency First Aid Training Course at its Make Ready Centres in Polegate on 14 January and in Chertsey, on 21 January 2017. The specially designed and accredited course is suitable for small and low risk businesses to help them meet the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) requirement to have an appointed person
An ambulance crew from South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) have commended a three-year-old Kent girl for her brave actions in raising the alarm for her mum when she had collapsed at their home in Snodland. Early in the morning of 31 July, Isabelle Solly, 3, realised that something was wrong with her mum, Kay, when she saw her collapse on the floor. With her dad away at
Possibly one of the worst places to suffer a cardiac arrest could be in a narrow house barge moored at low tide. But a remarkable team effort by crews from South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) saw 68-year-old Diane Savage not only resuscitated but well enough to personally thank them at a reunion at Medway Ambulance Station. Diane and husband David, from Bermondsey, were visiting daughter J
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, (SECAmb), will begin responding from a number of new Ambulance Community Response Posts in North Kent this week. The Trust has worked with Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) to locate response posts at fire stations in Sheppey, Rainham, Rochester and Edenbridge. Crews will begin to use the response posts from Monday 21 November. The posts a