Funeral arrangements for Martin Nuttall

Following the sad passing of Martin Nuttall, we can now share the details of his funeral.

Thursday 3^rd August 2023. 14:00

West Suffolk Crematorium, St Edmunds Chapel, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6RR.

The Trust and the RAF will be supporting the funeral with the wishes of Martin’s family.

Dress code: All EEAST staff to wear uniform please, (with medals if you wish).

Family flowers only please. Instead of flowers the family have kindly asked for donations to go to Martin’s chosen charities. All contributions will go to St. Nicolas Hospice & Cancer Research UK. Donations & tributes can be made via Mark Skinner Funeral Services using the following link Tribute to Martin Nuttall, 1962 - 2023 (muchloved.com)

If you wish to attend and are on shift, please contact your local planning team or EOC Regional Planning for EOC staff. If you can provide any time to facilitate cover on the above date and time, please contact WestSuffolkAdmin@eastamb.nhs.uk

An on-line link will be available for anyone who would like to join the service but are unable to attend in person. Paula has asked that anyone who would like access to the link to contact paul.goodchild@eastamb.nhs.uk who will provide details.

Following the service, a gathering to remember Martin, celebrate his life, share stories and memories will take place at All Saints Hotel & Golf Club, Fornham St Genevieve IP28 6JQ.

Paula would like to thank everyone for all the support you have provided at this difficult time.

For those who know Martin the news has come as a shock, it is important we all take time to support each other and ourselves. Please reach out if you require any support and remember that the Trust provides a confidential free support service via our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes 24 hour ‘In Crisis’ telephone support for employees in severe emotional distress and you can access this helpline on 0808 196 2370. There is also a helpline that provides free, confidential advice and guidance on a wide range of subjects including work or personal relationship issues and mental health and wellbeing and this can be accessed on 0808 196 2374.

The Ambulance Service Charity (TASC) is also available for any current or former NHS (or private CQC registered) ambulance service employee with more than 12 months service, or their close family, and for university student paramedics who are in year 2 or 3 of their studies. TASC offers help with mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. It can include counselling, physiotherapy, help with substance abuse, bereavement, financial issues or general wellbeing. You can contact them on 02477 987 922.

Published 27th July 2023