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2 September 2025

Learn how to build preparedness and become ’emergency ready’

Learn how to be more ‘emergency ready’ as part of the #30Days30WaysUk campaign running throughout September. The national initiative shares daily activities designed to help people prepare for emergencies and aims to show how to build preparedness and resilience. Each day highlights a different theme, from flooding and power cuts to fire safety, first aid, and mental health, with practical tips an

2 September 2025

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Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on care you have received from us via Give Feeback on Care. You can also call CQC on 03000 616161.

1 September 2025

Kent family reunited with crew after delivery of baby on roadside

Just three weeks after welcoming their son into the world in the back of an ambulance, new parents Louisa and Joe were reunited with the crew who helped deliver their second child. Louisa from Canterbury in Kent, who is already mum to two-year-old Theo, had been feeling increasing discomfort as her contractions grew closer together on the evening on Thursday, 17 July. At 40 weeks pregnant, she cal

31 August 2025

Golden celebrations for Surrey man, thanks to fast actions of SECAmb crew

Golden celebrations enjoyed by a Tadworth man this year might never have happened if not for the rapid actions of a SECAmb crew. “If they hadn’t been so quick with their response, and fast at their job, I wouldn’t have made it,” said Peter Flanders. “I’m very grateful to everybody who helped me that day.” Peter and his wife celebrated their Golden Weddin

28 August 2025

Seaford tennis player reunites with 999 heroes who saved his life on court

A Seaford man and keen tennis player recently reunited with the lifesavers that came to his aid when he suffered a cardiac arrest during a tennis finals match. Now 75-year-old, Nick Lade, and his family recently visited our Polegate Make Ready Centre – just over a year on from Nick’s cardiac arrest. Here, they met with Associate Ambulance Practitioners (AAP), Amie-Rose King and Kirk Collison

12 August 2025

Hailsham family thank 999 responders for compassionate end-of-life care

The care and compassion shown by a SECAmb crew during the final days of a Hailsham man’s life, following 70 years of marriage, left a profound and lasting impact on him and his family. Emergency Care Support Worker (ECSW), Samantha McDonnell and Trainee Associate Ambulance Practitioner (TAAP), Francesca Medhurst were called to transport Don Allen from his home to St Wilfrid’s hospice in Eastbourne

11 August 2025

Brave 14-year-old from Kent praised after calling 999 for her younger brother

A 14-year-old girl from Sittingbourne, Kent, has been praised for her bravery after calling 999 when her younger brother collapsed in June 2025. Ruby-Louise was at home with her brother Tyler when he rapidly started to become unwell. She quickly alerted her parents and helped Tyler to sit down, aiding his head as he collapsed. Remaining calm under pressure, Ruby-Louise dialled 999 and spoke to Em

8 August 2025

SECAmb thanks public and staff for support at Brighton and Hove Pride

South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) would like to thank the public and staff for their support at this year’s Brighton and Hove Pride event. Another fantastic weekend of celebrations on Saturday, 2 August saw over 90 colleagues from SECAmb take part in the Brighton Pride parade with incredible support from the local community and members of the public attending from further afield. Showcas

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