This International Paramedics Day, we are celebrating more than 1,900 paramedics across SECAmb and recognising the incredible contribution they make to patients every day. This year’s theme, ‘Innovate and Integrate’, reflects a profession that continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of patients and healthcare systems. SECAmb has a proud history of helping shape that evolution. We were
A greater number of ambulance clinicians across South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) can now access more detailed patient information at the point of care, helping them make faster, more informed clinical decisions and ensuring patients receive the right care first time. From this week, all SECAmb clinicians are now able to access the Kent and Medway Care Record (KMCR) via the Trust electro
A young 999 caller from East Sussex has met the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) call taker who helped them stay calm when their mum suffered a severe allergic reaction. 10-year-old, Noah along with his younger sister, Aurora, (four-years-old) have both been recognised by SECAmb for the important role they played when their mother experienced a potentially life-threatening medical emer
For two decades, South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has been at the heart of communities across our region, providing life-saving and compassionate care to millions of patients. Today, (Wednesday 1 July), we proudly mark 20 years as an organisation and celebrate the thousands of staff and volunteers whose dedication and professionalism have shaped SECAmb since its formation in 2006 throug
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has today stood down from the critical incident declared on Thursday, 25 June, following the recent period of extreme heat. The Trust is thanking its staff, volunteers and support teams who worked tirelessly to maintain patient care during one of the busiest periods it has ever experienced. Demand for services rose sharply during the heatwave, with 999 c
Following a difficult few days and a period of sustained and significant demand, South East Coast Ambulance Service declared a critical incident at 22:40 on Thursday, 27 June. At the point of declaration there were a significant number of outstanding calls waiting for an ambulance response, including a number of higher acuity incidents. This follows one of the busiest days we have seen this year
Following the incident on the M25 in Surrey yesterday, we would like to thank the public for their patience and support. SECAmb responded to a number of patients who are stranded in traffic on the motorway in Surrey following an earlier road traffic collision which resulted in lane closures. The resulting congestion was severe and prolonged, with some vehicles stationary for several hours during y
South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) is currently responding to a number of patients who are stranded in traffic on the M25 between five and six in Surrey following an earlier road traffic collision which resulted in lane closures. The resulting congestion has been severe and prolonged, with some vehicles stationary for several hours during today’s Red Heat Alert. This has resulted in a num
Behind every disability is a person and that is the message Ashford Paramedic, Adam Line wants colleagues to remember this Deafblind Awareness Week. Adam’s wife has been registered deafblind since the age of seven due to a rare genetic condition called Alström Syndrome. While she wears bilateral hearing aids that allow her to hear well, her sight has deteriorated significantly over recent ye
Keeping on top of physical and mental health takes dedication and for Folkestone Community First Responder (CFR), Gary, committing to his fitness journey has been truly life changing. This Men’s Health Week, Gary shares his personal fitness journey and how he has turned it into an inspiring mission, taking on the Brighton Marathon next year to support SECAmb Charity. At the start of 2025, Gary mad