With more than 6,000 999 calls to South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) not requiring an ambulance response each month, people are urged to consider whether their concerns could be more appropriately managed by the NHS 111 service. NHS 111, which SECAmb operates itself across Sussex, Kent and Medway, is available by phoning 111 or by visiting 111.nhs.uk online. Regardless of the method for a
With a record number of 999 calls answered in October, the ambulance service is urging people to make the right choices to help it manage demand this winter. South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) answered approximately 89,000 calls in October – a call every 30 seconds and an increase of more than 20,000 on the number of calls the Trust answered in October 2019 and Octobe
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Director of Quality and Nursing. Robert Nicholls will join the Trust in February replacing current Director, Bethan Eaton-Haskins, who announced her decision to leave the Trust earlier this year. A nurse since 1993, Robert has held a number of senior roles in the NHS, most rec
Update at 23.15 17 November A South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) spokesperson said: “We are pleased to confirm that all of our IT systems are now functioning fully. “As a result, we have stood down the Critical Incident declared earlier today. “We’d like to extend a massive thank you to our staff and volunteers for their outstanding work today, as well as to our fellow a
A man from Barham, near Canterbury who required seven shocks from a defibrillator to restart his heart has been reunited with the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) team who saved his life. Mike Ferguson, 54, is also warning others not to ignore the potential signs of a heart problem after his partner, Helena, called 999 when his chest pain, which he had experienced for some four weeks, s
South East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is urging people to act sensibly and follow safety advice ahead of bonfire and fireworks night. SECAmb also wishes everyone a safe and happy Diwali which begins tomorrow (Thursday 4 November). SECAmb is asking everyone celebrating over both the bonfire and Diwali period to follow some simple tips to stay injury free and avoid the need to see
This week is Medicines Safety Week and each day, our Medicines Team are sharing some of the steps we take in SECAmb to make sure we use medicines safely. Day 1 – Today we’re looking at the Omnicell units that we use mainly at our Make Ready Centres to store and dispense controlled drugs (CDs) and medicines pouches to our clinicians. If you haven’t seen one in person, they look a bit like a
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is pleased to once again be showing its support of the British Legion’s Poppy Appeal by featuring a special design on the side of some of its ambulances Vehicles across the Trust’s fleet will feature poppy stickers with an additional 12 ambulances, spread across the Trust’s Kent, Surrey and Sussex region, carrying a larger remembranc
Awards for long service and achievements were presented to South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) staff, volunteers and the public at the third and final Trust annual awards ceremony. The event, primarily covering Sussex, took place at Buxted Park Hotel, near Uckfield on the evening of Thursday 21 October. Those receiving medals and awards for long service attended the ev
South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) is seeking friendly and enthusiastic people able to spare some time to volunteer to support its busy teams. The Trust is setting up a dedicated group of ‘Wellbeing Volunteers’ to play a key role in supporting staff wellbeing across its region. People are invited to apply for the role which will see them support crews, call takers and