Following previous updates and a successful launch, all staff are invited to join us on The Zone for all the latest news and information about the Trust. As from 15th November we will no longer be posting information and articles here, but you can find all of these and our other publications in the dedicated news section on The Zone. The Staff Zone will remain for a short while as we transition t
A new set of ambulance response standards, aimed at delivering the quickest response possible for the most critically-ill or injured patients, will be introduced in South East Coast Ambulance Service from next week (22 November). The new nationally-determined standards, which have been introduced across the country in recent months, see current Red 1, Red 2 and Green category calls replaced with f
A new set of ambulance response standards, aimed at delivering the quickest response possible for the most critically-ill or injured patients, will be introduced in South East Coast Ambulance Service from next week (22 November). The new nationally-determined standards, which have been introduced across the country in recent months, see current Red 1, Red 2 and Green category calls replaced with f
The new Trust Intranet, ‘The Zone’ will be going live on Thursday morning. When you open your browser window you will be automatically directed to the new site. The Zone has a number of new features and includes a much improved search facility, all the forms, policy and procedure documents and an array of key information to assist staff with their working life. We will be decommissioning the Sta
Excellent life-saving treatment from bystanders and ambulance crews saw a retired Guildford GP make a stunning recovery from a cardiac arrest to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding just 12 days later. Dr John Williams, his wife Jane and daughter Helen, made an emotional visit to Guildford Ambulance Station to thank the ambulance crews who helped save his life when he collapsed suddenly
Please note this work has now been postponed to Friday, 31 March The system will be unavailable for the whole day on Monday, 27 March whilst they transfer updates from the test site to the live site. The admin access will still be available. I’ve written a manual IWR-1 form for people to use on Monday, 27 March (ONLY) which can be completed following an incident and submitted to their nominated
With more and more staff receiving iPADs the magazine has been redesigned to be more interactive and user-friendly on mobile devices. While keeping all the regular features of the printed magazine this, and subsequent issues, aims to be much more interactive with better links and access to supporting material. We hope you enjoy the new style and welcome any feedback on how items can be improved.
With clocks turning back this coming weekend (29 October) and the evenings closing in, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is asking the public for its support by ensuring they take time to prepare for winter. Pressure faced by the ambulance service has remained high throughout the year but demand is expected to increase further during the winter months. In November alone last year, the Tr
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is urging people to stay safe and injury free by acting sensibly this bonfire, firework and Diwali season. SECAmb is reminding people that by following some simple advice and safety tips alongside common sense they can keep themselves, their family and friends safe. The Trust is also advising people to attend local professionally-org
With fireworks season just around the corner, South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is supporting National Burn Awareness Day on Wednesday 18 October. The Trust is reminding people of the importance of administering the right first aid for burns and scalds. While most are usually minor, giving the right first aid quickly following a burn or a scald can significantly impr