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An update for staff regarding the deletion of recruitment files from TRAC.

This year the Christmas pay date will be Monday 19th December 2022. The deadline to submit HR forms is Monday 5th December.

We are looking for graduates to help celebrate 20 years of paramedic science at the University of Hertfordshire.

A recording of the latest We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell, is now available.

Crews from EEAST and Magpas Air Ambulance received a national award for their efforts in bringing a 13-year-old in cardiac arrest back to life.

There are some new online education courses this year for colleagues to complete.

Our Fit for the Future People strategy continues to invest in ensuring EEAST is a place where we want to come to work and give our best.

Are your retirement savings on track? Do you know how much income your pension savings may provide? And have you thought about how much income you might need when you retire?

Instances of domestic abuse increase by 26% when England play, and 38% if they lose.

This Disability History Month, the next area we’re focusing on is mental health.

Winter is definitely here, but the good news is our flu clinics are running for a few more days so you still have time to have your jab and get protected.

This week’s We Are EEAST Briefing will take place on Thursday afternoon.

The service will be disrupted and unavailable between 18:00 on Wednesday 30th November 2022 and 03:00 on Thursday 1st December 2022.

The best infection prevention and control (IPC) practice is for all clinicians to be ‘bare below the elbows’ during patient care and is the standard set by the Department of Health.

The Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) team are trying to get a snapshot of skills across the Trust

Find out where you can get your flu jab next week. Also see how your sector is doing this flu season.

Crews from EEAST and Magpas Air Ambulance have been shortlisted for a national award after bringing a 13-year-old in cardiac arrest back to life.

There are three new short, interactive, and informative eLearning courses on Evolve.

Information on when those leaving the Trust can expect to receive their final salary payments.

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities.

We are pleased to announce that vacancies for our staff network roles are now live on TRAC.

Today sees the finish of our Fit for the Future fortnight. We hope you have had the chance to find out more about the Fit for the Future programme.

You may be aware that there is an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Uganda. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the European Centre for Disease control and protection (ECDC) are currently monitoring cases.

Essential maintenance on the Evolve system is taking place Sunday 20th November 23:00 = Monday 21st November at 04:00am.

This Disability History Month, the first condition we’re looking at is epilepsy.

StayWise is a free educational learning platform bringing together the educational resources of emergency services and safety charities into one place.

A task and finish group has made a decision about end-of-shift housekeeping claims.

Find out where you can get your flu jab next week. Also see how your sector is doing this flu season.

The Learning & Development Team is pleased to announce that the HEE CPD programme will be funding over 500 places on ECG Bootcamps with Mark Whitbread.

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week (13-19 November) and we're highlighting how you can help protect our organisation.

Announcement from Kays Occupational Health: as some of you may be aware, our dear therapist Jayne Jurisaar passed away suddenly in September.

In May we provided an update on the local pay arrangement for SEMT has been under review based on its historic nature and need to align to agenda for change including production of a job description that is accurate and evaluated.

EEAST has drawn up plans to create a state-of-the-art hub on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds to further improve the response we can provide to patients.

November 20th is the Transgender Day of Remembrance – an international event that commemorates those who have lost their lives because they were transgender .

Melissa Dowdeswell, Director of Nursing, Safety and Quality, gives an update on the delivery workstream.

We are celebrating Disability History Month, in collaboration with our Disability Support Network.

If you haven’t already completed the National Staff Survey, then there’s still time to do so before it closes next Friday (25th November).

Emma De Carteret, Director of Corporate Affairs and Performance, gives an update on the impact workstream

A recording of the most recent We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A is now available.

This work is scheduled for Tuesday 15th November between 20:00 – 21:00.

Enrolment is now officially open for the Calibre Talent Development and Leadership Programme for colleagues who identify as neurodiverse or disabled.

Kate Vaughton, Deputy CEO, gives an update on the partnerships workstream.

Our EEAST Critical Care ‘202’ awareness campaign launches this week!

Overwhelmingly there is an increase in significant delay to dispatch with EEAST having encountered significant pressure for C2 dispatch linked to REAP and Surge

Our Chaplaincy Team share their thoughts on Remembrance Sunday

Love Productions are casting for the 2023 season of The Great British Bake Off! Find out how to take part.

The QI team will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday 16th of November at 3pm to discuss the process of becoming a QSIR associate and part of the Trusts QI faculty.

Meet your culture workstream lead, Hein Scheffer, Director of Strategy, Culture and Education.

To commemorate this year's Remembrance Day, our EEAST colleagues tell us what it means to them.

It’s never too early to start feeling festive, and we’re looking for volunteers who are keen to get into the Christmas spirit.

Clinical Supervision Project Manager, Anna Price, talks about Restorative Clinical Supervision and Nursing Advocate roles.

The next of our ‘Leadership Learning Circle’ discussions for managers will focus on ‘Supporting Our Employees Experiencing Domestic Violence.’

This week's We Are EEAST Briefing will take place this evening with a slightly later start time of 4.30pm.

The Trust's DATIX hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance on the DATIX servers between 18:00 and 19:00 on 16th November.

This month, we talk to EEAST Chair Nicola Scrivings, about the Fit for the Future Fortnight.

Find out where you can get your flu jab next week. Also see how your sector is doing this flu season.

In the second of our Stress Awareness Week articles, we’re going to focus on what stress looks like and how to manage it.

At EEAST we are incredibly proud of the support we provide to our veterans whether they are colleagues or patients.

Meet your people workstream lead, Marika Stephenson, Director of People Services.

Watch different people across the Trust getting their flu vaccines and encouraging you to get yours.

We have developed an infographic so that you can see the progress which has been made against each of the five workstreams - Culture, People, Partnerships, Impact and Delivery.

As we approach another Remembrance Day, it is important to understand the significance of the event and why it still matters today.

As you will be aware, several healthcare unions have balloted their members in response to several issues, including pay.

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be sharing information and progress on the Fit for the Future programme.

This update includes smarter features and functionality lead by user groups.

We would like to say well done to the 7 latest QSIR Practitioners.

Today is the start of International Stress Awareness Week and we're sharing a reminder of some of the support options available to you.

We Can Talk is developing new education modules for ambulance staff.

In October 2022 JRCALC released their updated bundle 9 of the National Clinical Guidelines for Ambulance Services.

This International Men’s Day EEAST has joined forces with Essex Fire and Rescue, Essex Police and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex to host a collaborative event

We are piloting a new approach that will see patients getting the help they need more quickly.

Find out where you can get your flu jab next week. Also see how your sector is doing this flu season.

Make sure you are protected this winter and get the flu jab sooner rather than later.

Got a question for the Exec People Q&A sessions but would prefer to ask it in private? Then our new ‘Ask People Services’ event could be for you.

The latest edition of Take 5 is now available. Every day, everyone, is exposed to some form of radiation.

The StayWise education platform is now available!

The Summer 2022 edition of the Research Newsletter is here!

It is with great sadness that we are informing you of the sudden passing of Martin Richards.