We are rolling out the functionality on GRSWeb. This allows you to see the shifts available for overtime in your locality and volunteer to work these shifts.

The Critical Care Desk, based in the Tactical Operations Centre (TOC) in Chelmsford, is routinely staffed by a HEMS Paramedic 24/7 and a Critical Care Desk Dispatcher.

This Sunday morning (31st October) the clocks go back an hour as British Summer Time (BST) ends.

The 'Take 5 to Prepare' briefing note for October is here and is designed to be a helpful aide memoire when working on or near the railway network.

Good ventilation has proved a vital component in combatting the spread of COVID-19 and the Trust is providing some updated guidance

EEAST has been working closely with our new main education provider for apprenticeship programmes, MediPro, to transfer apprentices.

Each month, we have been producing an update on what we are doing to change the culture at EEAST.

The End of Shift trial will enter its 4th and final phase on 8 November.

Throughout Black History Month you will have heard of the BME Network, but what actually is it?

The benches are part of a number of projects supported by EEAST Charity and funded by NHS Charities Together.

Simon Nunn is currently working within the Trust as an Advanced Paramedic (Urgent care) (APU) and would be grateful for five minutes of your time to complete a survey for his MSc.

Catch up on the We Are EEAST Briefing and Exec Q&A, featuring Chief Operating Officer Marcus Bailey and Director of Workforce Bob Champion.

Expressions of interest are now being sought from Paramedics wishing to top up their existing level 7 credits to a full advanced clinical practice Masters qualification.

This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Exec Q&A, with CEO Tom Abell and Director of Nursing, Clinical Quality and Improvement, Juliet Beal, will be held on Thursday afternoon.

This edition introduces you to Adam Mack, our new Health, Safety and Security Specialist and gives advice on cohorting.

Bob Champion, Director of Workforce, answered your questions regarding the Afc payments during annual leave (previously known as ‘Flowers payments’).

More information on our updated Clinical Supervision Policy and the Clinical Supervision Network that is currently being developed.

With effect from 26 October 2021, EMDs are to triage 999 calls using the most appropriate chief complaint for the patient’s condition from Protocols 1 – 34.

Staff are reminded that arrears of pension contributions have been deducted from the October 2021 payroll.

To mark Black History Month, the Chair of EEAST’s BME network, Tanoh Asamoah-Danso, has put together a message for staff.

EEAST has been awarded Freedom of Entry to the Borough by Basildon Council

To celebrate Black History Month 2021, and its theme Proud to Be, Apprentice EMT Robyn Simms tells us about what its like working for EEAST.

A new patient transport service (PTS) station in Stevenage was officially opened last week by the local MP, Stephen McPartland.

A way to make sure you are protecting yourself and your patients as Covid-19 cases rise across the country is to regularly take asymptomatic tests.

The week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Exec Q&A will take place on Thursday afternoon.

In such a big organisation, our Staff Directory is a useful tool for finding contact details of colleagues within the Trust.

Overtime incentives have been agreed for staff taking up key overtime shifts at identified pressure periods

International Control Room Week is just a small way to show support and highlight the great work you all do – it’s a week dedicated to you.

The pilot group of officers will be notified of time critical incidents in their vicinity as GoodSAM responders and able to assist before EEAST arrive on scene.

A month to the day after suffering a cardiac arrest, 25-year-old patient Daira Jakobsone was able to meet her lifesavers at Kempston ambulance station.

The Trust would like to launch the publication of the Menopause Guidance today coinciding with World Menopause Day (18th October 2021).

Tom Abell pays tribute to Sir David Amess

A background graphic is available for those wishing to use it to celebrate Black History month when attending online meetings on Teams.

Due to some technical issues a new event link has been set up for Monday's Menopause Awareness event.

We have identified several devices that need urgent iOS or Siren Nova app updates before 25 October.

Keech Hospice will be holding their next masterclass on the 11th November. This will address the complexities of homelessness and palliative care.

October is Freedom to Speak Up month and this year we are focussing on some of the major developments and the ethos and principles of Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) at EEAST.

In the September pay run many staff received the 2019/20 and 2020/21 back pay that they were entitled to from the national holiday pay overtime agreement.

Today we are celebrating the 4th annual Allied Health Professions (AHPs) Day.

The Trust’s single point of contact (SPOC) and patient transport service (PTS) control rooms have now successfully transferred to the new Avaya telephone system.

In a big organisation it’s often difficult to understand what every team does.

This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Exec Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell and Interim Director of Nursing Juliet Beal, will be held on Thursday afternoon.

Nominations for this year’s Stars of EEAST special recognition awards close on Sunday.

Thank you to Dobbies Garden Centre for the kind gesture of giving EEAST a £300 budget for the wellbeing area at Peterborough Ambulance Station.

Information Governance, Data Protection, Information Security, Cyber Security. The words are familiar and are becoming part of our everyday life.

Flu and Covid-19 booster jabs are now available for all staff and registered volunteers.

BBC2 will be screening a documentary about the 2019 Essex Lorry Tragedy this week.

Over 8,000 ‘thank you’ badges have now been distributed.

A new free research e-learning module, Fundamentals of Clinical Research Delivery in the Ambulance Setting, is being piloted by EEAST.

The Suffolk Child Death Review Team would like to invite you to their second ‘Learning from Children’s Deaths’ sessions.

New dates have been released for Manager’s Passport Training module Early Intervention Conversations (Addressing staff concerns and conflict).

Managing fatigue is important for all workers but it’s especially so in the emergency services.

Stronger than you Think is a personalised programme which provides resources and support in order to build personal resilience.

Taking care of your health and wellbeing remains as important as ever, but it’s not always easy to prioritise yourself.

World mental Health Day is on 10th October, and this year 'it's all about you.'

This October see’s the return of Black History Month, which this year has the theme of Proud to Be.

We have published a guide for staff on how to prepare for the CQC.

The college of paramedics have opportunities for student champions or AHP mentors to join the AHP social prescribing champion scheme.

Baby Loss Awareness Week begins on Saturday (9 October) and this year focuses on the theme of wellbeing and what that means for people touched by pregnancy loss.

There are still a few spaces remaining for the Duty of Candour short course which will be held on the 12th October 2021.

This week's We Are EEAST Briefing, which will be led by our Chief Operating Officer Marcus Bailey, will be held on Thursday afternoon.

Hertfordshire and West Essex was the last region in the Trust to go live with Siren Nova iOS ePCR on Tuesday (5 October), completing the roll out that started in March 2021.

The National Ambulance BME Forum, invites all NHS Ambulance colleagues to join their virtual conference

Following on from the success of our last Maternity Masterclass, we will be hosting a, 'Newborn Thermal Management Masterclass' on the 21st October.

You should have received an email from Picker which will contain a unique link to the survey.

Tom Abell, CEO, asks you to spare a few minutes to complete the national NHS staff survey, to share your views about your job and our Trust.

We have worked with our private ambulance service (PAS) colleagues to roll out cuddle pockets to their frontline vehicles.

Nominations are now open for this year’s Stars of EEAST special recognition awards taking place online in November.