Thursday 2nd February is National Time to Talk day. Looking after our mental health is as important as looking after our physical health, yet there is still such a stigma around the subject. So let’s show support for each other by breaking the silence and get talking. Mental health problems affect one in four of us yet people are still afraid to talk about it. For people with mental health proble
Thursday 2nd February is National Time to Talk day. Looking after our mental health is as important as looking after our physical health, yet there is still such a stigma around the subject. So let’s show support for each other by breaking the silence and get talking. Mental health problems affect one in four of us yet people are still afraid to talk about it. For people with mental health proble
Trust response to National Audit Office report on NHS Ambulance Services Please attribute to a South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson: “SECAmb broadly welcomes the focus this report brings on the challenges facing the ambulance service. We are pleased that it highlights a number of issues including rising demand not being matching by increases in funding, handover delays at A&Es and t
Trust response to National Audit Office report on NHS Ambulance Services Please attribute to a South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson: “SECAmb broadly welcomes the focus this report brings on the challenges facing the ambulance service. We are pleased that it highlights a number of issues including rising demand not being matching by increases in funding, handover delays at A&Es and t
The latest cycle of the Staff Friends and Family Test (FFT) is now underway in all NHS trusts in England. As a reminder, the Staff FFT allows staff and volunteers to give their feedback on the services provided by their Trust, on a quarterly basis and asks how likely staff are to recommend the Trusts they work in to friends & family who may need similar care. The results and all of the comment
The latest cycle of the Staff Friends and Family Test (FFT) is now underway in all NHS trusts in England. As a reminder, the Staff FFT allows staff and volunteers to give their feedback on the services provided by their Trust, on a quarterly basis and asks how likely staff are to recommend the Trusts they work in to friends & family who may need similar care. The results and all of the comment
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has appointed a new interim Medical Director. Dr Andy Carson replaces the previous Medical Director Dr Rory McCrea who stepped down from the Trust for personal reasons last week. Dr Carson will provide medical oversight at the Trust two day a week – the same number of days as Dr McCrea. Dr Carson’s substantive position remains with W
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) has appointed a new interim Medical Director. Dr Andy Carson replaces the previous Medical Director Dr Rory McCrea who stepped down from the Trust for personal reasons last week. Dr Carson will provide medical oversight at the Trust two day a week – the same number of days as Dr McCrea. Dr Carson’s substantive position remains with W
A fantastic timelapse video has been produced showing our exciting new Crawley HQ. For an update on the move to Crawley, please see the Crawley HQ & EOC pages in the staff zone for the latest FAQs, and how to prepare for the move if it effects you.
With bad weather, including snow in some areas, forecast for our region from tomorrow (Thursday, 12th January 2017) onwards, the Trust is ensuring that plans are in place to respond to adverse weather if needed. As part of this, please could all staff ensure they plan ahead and check local weather forecasts and road conditions in their area. It is worth thinking in advance about: Planning your jo