IC24 myth-busting survey News

IC24 myth-busting survey

30 May 2023

IC24 want to hear your views on what frustrates you about 111?

Triage – A New Approach News

Triage – A New Approach

27 May 2023

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.

Cultural Inclusion Agents News

Cultural Inclusion Agents

26 May 2023

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.

Casualties sought for Marauding Terrorist Attack exercises News

Casualties sought for Marauding Terrorist Attack exercises

27 May 2023

As a Trust we will be running 14 Marauding Terrorist Attack exercises again this year, during September and October. The exercises will test responders from the Police, Fire and Rescue Service as well as the Ambulance Service.

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