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News archive from May 2023
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, where CEO Tom Abell will be joined by our Medical Director Dr Simon Walsh, will take place on Thursday afternoon.
31 May 2023
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Weekly Media Report - Tuesday 23rd May to Wednesday 31st May 2023
A weekly round-up of stories related to EEAST that appeared in the media.
31 May 2023
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Gino Anzivino to retire after 43 years of service
RRV Paramedic, Gino Anzivino is set to retire after 43 years working for the ambulance service.
31 May 2023
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Listen to Fit for the Future Podcast
If you’ve missed any episodes, be sure to take this time to glimpse into what’s been happening to improve patient care across EEAST.
31 May 2023
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IC24 myth-busting survey
IC24 want to hear your views on what frustrates you about 111?
30 May 2023
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Triage – A New Approach
Triage – A New Approach Since July 2013, NHS Ambulance Services have used the NASMeD Triage Sieve algorithm. Following a recent review, with input from scientific experts and experienced practitioners, it was decided that this tool would be replaced with a simplified triage process.
27 May 2023
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Cultural Inclusion Agents
EEAST is about to embark on training 30 new Cultural Inclusion Agents (CIAs). The change in name from Cultural Ambassador to Cultural Inclusion Agents (CIAs) is due to the broadening of the remit from race and religion to all 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
26 May 2023
LGBT+ History Month
What does Pride mean to you?
With Pride celebrations starting next month, we want to hear from you about the importance of Pride, and what it means to you.
25 May 2023
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Did you know that you can access and review EPCR’s on Siren web?
We have put together some FAQs regarding ePCR and Siren.
25 May 2023
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Your payslip is now available with ESR
You can now access your May payslip through ESR. Please note that as a Trust we have moved to electronic payslips from April.
25 May 2023
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NHS Pension Scheme Seminar
In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, it’s crucial for NHS Employees to recognise the value of a life-changing employee benefit: their NHS Pension.
25 May 2023
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Churchills Shining Star Award
We recognize that our Churchills cleaners do a fantastic job at keeping our stations clean and tidy for everyone. Churchills have set up a recognition programme for any member of the Trust to nominate any of the cleaning staff for a “Shining Star” award.
25 May 2023
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Essential maintenance on the Evolve system
We are required to carry out some essential maintenance on the Evolve system.
24 May 2023
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The LGBT+ Network needs you!
This summer see’s the return of Pride, and with multiple events taking place throughout the East of England, EEAST’s LGBT+ network needs volunteers to represent the Trust.
24 May 2023
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Pocket Book of Resilience – Books Available
We are pleased to release a limited number of the ‘Pocket Book of Resilience’ to staff.
24 May 2023
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Looking out for each other
We can all be affected by difficult shifts, incidents or calls, but here at EEAST we have a team of trained colleagues who can support you in confidence.
24 May 2023
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A successful CPD away day for CFRs!
The event attended by wonderful CFRs was a mixture of team building activities along with medical scenarios, run by three paramedics.
24 May 2023
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NPAG delivers outstanding Theatre’s and Decontamination Conference
Last week our National Performance Advisory Group facilitated the Theatres and Decontamination Conference 2023 at the CBS arena in Coventry.
23 May 2023
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PROMPT eLearning access tokens available
L&D are thrilled to announce that following your feedback, a limited number of PROMPT eLearning access tokens have been released to all clinicians in substantive frontline roles.
23 May 2023
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Paddleboarding record attempt
An EEAST paramedic is preparing for a paddle boarding World Record attempt which he hopes will encourage conversations around suicide and the support available.
23 May 2023
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URGENT NOTICE: e-ROLE FORMS
Following some incidents over the weekend relating to the e-ROLE form we are unfortunately having to adjust the process in some specific circumstances.
23 May 2023
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We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A - Thursday 18th May 2023
A recording of the latest We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, featuring CEO Tom Abell and Director of Strategy, Culture and Education Hein Scheffer, is now available.
22 May 2023
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EEAST Engagement Sessions: May
Here are the EEAST engagement sessions that are coming up in May on Evolve.
22 May 2023
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. It is celebrated every year in May to increase public understanding of mental health.
20 May 2023
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Update to Hospital Handover Process
In March 2023, we issued a clinical update regarding the introduction of a checklist for the handover of patients at the Emergency Department.
19 May 2023
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LMS365 is closing on the 31st of May
LMS365 will be closing on the 31st of May. All those that have training hosted on LMS365 are asked to follow these steps.
19 May 2023
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Body worn cameras helping keep crews safe
An apprentice emergency medical technician is encouraging colleagues to wear a body worn camera after a positive first experience of activating the camera.
19 May 2023
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Upcoming QI Café dates
Do you have any Qi thoughts, suggestions or ideas? Would you like to know more about Qi in EEAST? We are very interested on your views of the Trust values and what they mean to you.
18 May 2023
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EDI network vacancies – your chance to get involved
As a member of our staff networks, you have the opportunity to have your voice heard throughout the organization.
18 May 2023
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell and Director of Strategy, Culture & Education Hein Scheffer, will be held on Thursday afternoon
17 May 2023
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Young Patient Mental Health Instagram Survey Results Summary
EEAST and Youth in Mind Group at Mancroft Advice Project co-designed a short Instagram survey to capture feedback from young people who had called in relation to mental health crisis.
17 May 2023
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Message from the Multi-Faith Network: Ascension and Pentecost
Following the celebration of Easter, we have two further feasts, Ascension and Pentecost.
17 May 2023
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KARMA2 – The initial results!
A summary of the initial KARMA2 findings are now available.
16 May 2023
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Paramedics represent EEAST in Coronation Honour Guard
Two EEAST clinicians were chosen to be part the honour guard for the King’s Coronation.
16 May 2023
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Payroll cut-off dates
Please note the payroll cut-off dates for this year.
16 May 2023
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Notification of Datix downtime - Wednesday 17th May 2023
The Trusts DATIX Hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the DATIX servers tomorrow evening.
16 May 2023
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Mental Health Joint Response Car for Mid & South Essex
New vehicle launched to help with mental health issues in the Mid and South Essex areas.
15 May 2023
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2023 Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) Symposium
The Event, hosted by ARU, is open to all clinical staff and is ideal for all Leading Operations Managers and other clinicians who regularly manage cardiac arrests.
15 May 2023
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EEAST Engagement Sessions: May
Here are the EEAST engagement sessions that are coming up in May on Evolve.
15 May 2023
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Vitamin D study (VITALS): Initial findings
During October-December 2022, a total of 405 vitamin D finger-prick blood tests were obtained from EEAST employees across the Trust.
15 May 2023
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New JRCALC update
New JRCALC updates have been published and are available within the app to review and acknowledge
12 May 2023
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The latest Monthly Performance Dashboard is now available
The latest Monthly Performance Dashboard, with data for April, is now available.
12 May 2023
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Summary care – How is it going?
The rollout of the summary care record and national record locator access (SCR &NRL) has been ongoing within EEAST since late October 2022.
12 May 2023
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Celebrating our nurses this International Nurses Day
Today is International Nurses Day 2023, a day to celebrate the contribution our nursing colleagues make to the Trust.
12 May 2023
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Notification of Datix downtime – Wednesday 17th May 2023
The Trusts DATIX Hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the DATIX servers.
12 May 2023
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Updates from the LGBT+ Network
Updates include the next meeting date, details on Pride events and online LGBT+ CPD.
11 May 2023
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Removal of N:\ Drive Backups reminder
From the 15th of May 2023, these backups will be permanently deleted, and will not be recoverable.
11 May 2023
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A warm welcome to Men’s Wellbeing Network Chairs
This Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week, we are pleased to introduce the first Co-Chairs of EEAST’s Men’s Wellbeing Network (MWN).
11 May 2023
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Body worn camera footage captures two staff assaults
We have seen an increase in usage of body worn cameras since we had a relaunch in March and are already seeing the benefits of the cameras.
11 May 2023
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We need you this International Paramedics Day
We want to hear from some of our #TeamEEAST paramedics to take part in celebrating this year’s international paramedics day on 8th July 2023.
11 May 2023
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Today is the National Day for Staff Networks!
Launched on 10th May 2017, Networks Day has quickly become an established event in the diversity calendar.
10 May 2023
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Nurse's family make donation in her memory
The family of retired Norfolk NHS nurse, Yvonne Archer, have made a donation to the EEAST Charity in her memory to support their local CFR group.
10 May 2023
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ECAT assistant hits the right notes on Britain’s Got Talent
An ECAT assistant at EEAST is part of a community choir which starred on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent.
10 May 2023
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Modernising our planning and resourcing
Planning and resourcing is key to delivering the best possible patient care, which is why a new team is reviewing this process across EEAST.
09 May 2023
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Resolving Conflict in the Workplace Training
Managers can spend much of their valuable time getting drawn into relationship difficulties and conflict situations.
08 May 2023
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We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A - Thursday 4th May 2023
A recording of the latest We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, featuring CEO Tom Abell and Deputy CEO Kate Vaughton, is now available.
08 May 2023
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EEAST Engagement Sessions: May
Here are the EEAST engagement sessions that are coming up in May on Evolve.
08 May 2023
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New research study: Hospital pre-alert messaging
The University of Sheffield is inviting frontline ambulance clinicians to take part in a national survey that will help to understand the use of pre-hospital pre-alerts and inform recommendations for future practice.
06 May 2023
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Documentary filming with Magpas Air Ambulance
Magpas Air Ambulance is about to start work with BBC Studios on an upcoming documentary.
05 May 2023
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Coronation Medal for emergency service workers
Members of the Armed Forces, frontline emergency service workers and people actively contributing to The King’s Coronation will be among the 400,000 people to receive a Coronation Medal, the design of which is unveiled today.
05 May 2023
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NHS Big Tea - Save the Date!
Join the nation this July and host your own NHS Big Tea party to raise funds for EEAST. You can brew up a storm on 5 July, the 75th birthday of the NHS, or any day that week.
05 May 2023
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Results of our survey of colleagues who are living with a disability or neurodiversity
We are now able to share these results of the disability and neurodiversity survey with you all.
05 May 2023
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Staying safe celebrating the King's Coronation
The threat to the UK from terrorism remains unchanged at ‘substantial’, which means that an attack is likely. We know an attack can happen anytime, anywhere.
05 May 2023
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Leadership Learning Circle on Men's Health and Wellbeing
The next Leadership Learning Circle will focus on key male health issues such as mental health, suicide awareness, addiction and prostate cancer.
04 May 2023
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Staff discount for Bedford Park Concerts
Bedford Park Concerts are delighted to share with you details of a 20% off discount code for four of their outdoor concerts this summer.
04 May 2023
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P60 End of Year Tax Certificate
Due to a technical problem, your P60 end of year tax certificate has the 2022/23 figures on last year’s template in error.
04 May 2023
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell and Deputy CEO Kate Vaughton, will take place on Thursday afternoon.
03 May 2023
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Removal of N:\ Drive Backups
Please ensure that any critical/important data you require for your role is either stored within your OneDrive, or on the S:\ drive.
03 May 2023
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Unmet Needs programme reaches significant milestone
A family struggling to pay the bills and a man sleeping rough are among the patients that have been helped by a pioneering programme set up by EEAST to signpost patients to services able to help unmet needs.
03 May 2023
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Helping you to Speak Up
New Trust-wide training is launching to ensure that all of us are able to speak up and all managers are able to deal with concerns that are raised.
03 May 2023
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Commercial Services want to hear from Marketing Superstars
Are you a marketing superstar? If not do you know a marketing superstar? If so, CallEEAST want to hear from you!
02 May 2023
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Internal vacancies for apprentice emergency medical technician
Internal adverts for apprentice emergency medical technician are now live on the internet.
02 May 2023
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Reminder: Zoll AED Pads
Please be reminded that all DSA, RRV and LOM vehicles should have a Zoll AED on board.
01 May 2023
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EEAST Engagement Sessions: May
Here are the EEAST engagement sessions that are coming up in May.
01 May 2023