SECAmb thanks staff and volunteers as busy start to 2026 expected

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‘When I can run’: Determined Hastings girl reunites with ambulance crews who saved her life

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Community First Responders to support ‘calls for falls’ and enhance patient care

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7 January 2026

SECAmb launches three-month Penthrox trial for CFRs in Tangmere and Worthing

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has begun a new three-month trial across Tangmere and Worthing which will see community first responders (CFRs) carry and administer the pain-relief drug Penthrox.   The trial aims to improve patient care by providing effective and rapid pain relief which CFRs will be able to administer where clinically appropriate.   Penthrox is a fast-acting pain relie

5 January 2026

‘When I can run’: Determined Hastings girl reunites with ambulance crews who saved her life

10-year-old from Hastings, Scarlett Stockley, shared she is determined to run again with the South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) clinicians that helped saved her life after suffering a life-altering brain injury. On 31 May 2024, Scarlett (nine-years-old at the time) attended her local gymnastics class unaware of what was about to happen. During a tumbling stunt, Scarlett suddenly felt unwe

2 January 2026

SECAmb research helping to share future of pre-hospital care

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) Critical Care Paramedics (CCPs) have recently contributed to two important publications to help shape the future of pre-hospital care. The first study, authored in-house by Interim Head of Critical Care, Alan Cowley and Consultant Paramedic, Dan Cody in collaboration with the Trust’s Medicines and Health Informatics teams, examined the use of clot-bustin

1 January 2026

SECAmb thanks staff and volunteers as busy start to 2026 expected

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) would like to thank its staff and volunteers for their dedication and hard work responding to patients throughout the festive and New Year period. Busiest days in recent weeks have seen the Trust handle in excess of 3,000 calls. With peaks in demand expected to continue throughout January and the winter months, SECAmb would also like to thank the public

29 December 2025

Medway Operating Unit grows moustaches in memory of colleague

Colleagues at Medway Operating Unit have raised more than £700 by taking part in a Movember challenge in memory of Sheppey colleague, Ryan O’Bray. Led by Paramedics Rory and Dan, the campaign saw colleagues proudly growing moustaches throughout November, honouring Ryan’s life while shining a light on men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate and testicular cancer. Together, the team ra

29 December 2025

Celebration of Life brings more than 200 together in Sevenoaks

More than 200 people filled St Nicholas Church in Sevenoaks recently for the first-ever Celebration of Life service that brought patients, colleagues, local residents and pupils from Sevenoaks Prep School together just days before Christmas. At the heart of the service was stories of survival, and in particular, Kent science teacher Giles Phillips took to the lectern to share how he is still h

23 December 2025

Governor Election Results and New Appointments

Following the recent Governor elections which saw more than 500 voters take part we are pleased to share the results. We are delighted to welcome two new Operational Staff Governors Michael Whitcombe, Shared Care Records Clinical Manager and Spencer Hildrew, Trainee Associate Ambulance Practitioner. We are also pleased to confirm that Peter Shore has been re-elected for a second term as Public Gov

23 December 2025

Community First Responders to support ‘calls for falls’ and enhance patient care

A new initiative has been launched this week by South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) which will see community first responders (CFRs) help enhance the care for patients that have fallen. With increased ‘calls for falls’ over the winter period, the initiative aims to help us ensure we deliver the right care, at the right time, by the right people and is crucial in the development of the Trus

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