Archives (2016)

Image: Update on the new HQ EOC
4 May 2016

Update on the new HQ EOC

In July 2015, the Trust’s Estates team presented a paper to the Trust Board who approved for an HQ and EOC to go ahead in Crawley. To achieve the Trust’s objectives of establishing a new Headquarters (HQ) and an EOC West, it has agreed to enter in to an arrangement with Surrey County Council for the occupation of 28,858 square feet over two floors. This will be a brand new building, which is curre

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Image: Update on the new HQ EOC
4 May 2016

Update on the new HQ EOC

In July 2015, the Trust’s Estates team presented a paper to the Trust Board who approved for an HQ and EOC to go ahead in Crawley. To achieve the Trust’s objectives of establishing a new Headquarters (HQ) and an EOC West, it has agreed to enter in to an arrangement with Surrey County Council for the occupation of 28,858 square feet over two floors. This will be a brand new building, which is curre

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Image: CQC Inspections Rota
29 April 2016

CQC Inspections Rota

With the CQC inspections taking place from 3rd May – 6th May the management rota for CQC contacts is now available online along with a list of named inspectors for your reference. There is a wealth of information about the CQC inspection and what to expect on the dedicated CQC page along with an inspection toolkit and Frequently Asked Questions section which should cover everything you mi

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Image: CQC Inspections Rota
29 April 2016

CQC Inspections Rota

With the CQC inspections taking place from 3rd May – 6th May the management rota for CQC contacts is now available online along with a list of named inspectors for your reference. There is a wealth of information about the CQC inspection and what to expect on the dedicated CQC page along with an inspection toolkit and Frequently Asked Questions section which should cover everything you mi

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Image: Family reunited with life-saving ambulance crews
27 April 2016

Family reunited with life-saving ambulance crews

Over the years neighbours have become accustomed to seeing an ambulance outside the Freeman home in Hempstead, near Gillingham, but in November last year the presence of a South East Ambulance Service (SECAmb) crew proved to be a life saver for Arthur Freeman. The SECAmb crew attended after Arthur’s son Andrew rushed from Lordswood to his dad’s aid before calling 999 reporting the 87-year-old’s si

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Image: Family reunited with life-saving ambulance crews
27 April 2016

Family reunited with life-saving ambulance crews

Over the years neighbours have become accustomed to seeing an ambulance outside the Freeman home in Hempstead, near Gillingham, but in November last year the presence of a South East Ambulance Service (SECAmb) crew proved to be a life saver for Arthur Freeman. The SECAmb crew attended after Arthur’s son Andrew rushed from Lordswood to his dad’s aid before calling 999 reporting the 87-year-old’s si

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Image: SECAmb statement on planned industrial action
25 April 2016

SECAmb statement on planned industrial action

Please attribute to a South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) spokesperson: “SECAmb is asking the public to, as always, think carefully about calling 999 during this week’s planned period of industrial action by junior doctors. It is difficult to say how substantial the impact will be on our service but we have robust plans in place and will be monitoring the situation clo

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Image: SECAmb statement on planned industrial action
25 April 2016

SECAmb statement on planned industrial action

Please attribute to a South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) spokesperson: “SECAmb is asking the public to, as always, think carefully about calling 999 during this week’s planned period of industrial action by junior doctors. It is difficult to say how substantial the impact will be on our service but we have robust plans in place and will be monitoring the situation clo

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Image: CQC inspection Identification
22 April 2016

CQC inspection Identification

The CQC inspectors will be visiting the Trust from Tuesday, 3 May, until Friday, 6 May.  Groups of inspectors will be visiting stations and hospitals. They will want to talk to patients, carers, and staff (at all levels) about their experiences of care provided, and will also observe everyday activities and the environment. They could visit during the day or night, and will want to observe patient

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Image: Inspection visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
22 April 2016

Inspection visit by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

To members of staff at South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, CQC is the independent regulator of all health and social care services in England. We are carrying out an inspection of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust between Tuesday 3rd May and Friday 6th May During the inspection we gather information in a number of ways. For example, we: Speak with people

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