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News archive from March 2017
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News from the Public Accounts Committee
On Monday, 20th March the Public Accounts Committee, met to discuss the recent national Audit Office report into ambulance services in England.
31 March 2017
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Dispatcher to tackle gruelling obstacle course for air ambulance charity
One of our Norfolk dispatchers is set to take on the Only The Brave obstacle course this weekend for a charity close to her heart.
31 March 2017
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Using the Directory of Services and MiDOS
A national database of all services commissioned within the NHS, which provides information on how they can be accessed, is available to all staff.
31 March 2017
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Having the Freedom to Speak Up
As an NHS organisation, we have a responsibility to be safe in every aspect of what we do. But what do you do if you see or hear something that you don’t think is safe for patients, for colleagues, or the Trust, and is causing you concern?
30 March 2017
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New shift summary envelopes pilot starts at three sites across Norfolk, mid Essex and west Essex
On 1st April a month long pilot of a new shift summary envelope will begin.
30 March 2017
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Financial improvement programme update
Over the last couple of months EEAST has been working closely with the financial improvement programme (FIP) team - here is the latest update on the seven schemes we have been running.
30 March 2017
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Upgrading our fleet and estates
The updated fleet and estates strategies were discussed at the Trust Board yesterday. These strategies, which set out the principles of how we need to move forward, require more detailed work now and will take a number of years to implement.
30 March 2017
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Congratulations to the ECP car team honoured at community awards
Well done to Emergency Care Practitioners Richard Holt and Gary Clark who were awarded with a community service medal for their work on the Emergency Care Practitioner car in Essex.
30 March 2017
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Sign up to Safety: it all starts with a conversation
Two years ago, the Trust signed up to the Sign up to Safety campaign by making a pledge to put safety first. But what does this actually mean and how do you help as individuals to make care safer?
30 March 2017
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Government accepts 1% pay rise for all NHS staff
The Government has accepted recommendations from the NHS Pay Review Body for a 1% pay increase for all NHS staff, which will come in to effect as of 1st April.
30 March 2017
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IT update on the way: please save your data
The IT department will soon be carrying out a software refresh program, to remove any unsupported and unlicensed software and to refresh the operating system on equipment where necessary.
30 March 2017
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New TRUEresult BM meters are coming to a station near you!
The latest batch of replacement meters has arrived and will be rolled out by area in the coming months.
30 March 2017
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Vacancy and transfer list – 30th March
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.
30 March 2017
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Childline app launched to counsel young people via smartphone
Children in need of help can now get counselling directly through their smartphone via a new app launched by NSPCC’s Childline.
29 March 2017
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Unlock your potential with Essex leadership
Are you a manager in Essex that wants to develop your leadership skills?
27 March 2017
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Lizzie's real-life juggling act
If you haven’t met Lizzie Martin yet, chances are you will eventually.
25 March 2017
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“You saved my daughter’s life”: Cambridgeshire mum’s heartfelt thanks to medics
A young girl who was seriously injured in a hit and run incident in Peterborough was reunited with the medics that saved her and have been hailed as ‘life savers’ by her mum.
25 March 2017
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Mental Health Street Triage to take the social media spotlight
The double-award nominated mental health pilot in Bedfordshire and Luton is set to take centre stage on social media in a Twitter-thon next week.
24 March 2017
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Littleport volunteers hanging out for charity abseil
On Saturday (25th March) Littleport community first responders (CFRs) Barbara Knott, Lesley Marsh and Richard Grosvenor will scaling the heights and throwing themselves off the side of a building - all in the name of charity.
24 March 2017
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Communications: what is that anyway?
Communications. What is it and why is it important? This week's Executive message comes from Communications Director, Chris Hartley
23 March 2017
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Westminster attacks: a message from CEO Robert Morton
We stand united in solidarity today after yesterday’s tragic events in Westminster.
23 March 2017
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What is clinical accountability, and what does it mean for you?
Accountability in healthcare is vital for patient safety. Essentially, being ‘accountable’ means you’re answerable to yourself and others for your actions.
23 March 2017
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Vacancy and transfer list – 23rd March
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.
23 March 2017
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Time to talk: engagement day puts the spotlight on mental health
Our staff, mental health care experts and other healthcare professionals talked all things mental health last Thursday (16th March) at an engagement day hosted at Melbourn HQ.
23 March 2017
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Please report all assaults
When ambulance staff complete their training and don their uniform with pride, their aim is to get out there in the community and help as many people as they can.
23 March 2017
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NHS Protect alert issued
A warning was issued by NHS Protect this week regarding an individual whose access to NHS premises has been restricted.
23 March 2017
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Places available on advanced trauma and life support course
The Royal College of Surgeons of England is holding a three-day advanced trauma and life support (ATLS) course next month - and there are still observer places available.
21 March 2017
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A look at channel 202 and the critical care desk
Every day we respond to patients who have traumatic injuries or who would benefit from specialist care at scene.
20 March 2017
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Leadership: the ripple that starts the wave - an update from Matt Broad, Deputy Director of Strategy and Sustainability
"Anyone who knows me well knows how passionate I am about leadership, so I’m really pleased to take this opportunity to write this week’s message."
20 March 2017
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The winner of the EEAST flu fighter award is…
The wellbeing team has chosen flu champion Cliff Parsons as our EEAST flu fighter of the season!
18 March 2017
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Call handler Robert aims to raise money for charity by taking ‘a casual 26-mile stroll down the Mall’
It’s less than 40 days until the London marathon and our fantastic EEAST runners are gearing up for the big day.
18 March 2017
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Colleagues welcome at air ambulance triage and burns day
The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) is hosting its next clinical governance day – all about sharing learning and best practice – on Tuesday (21st).
17 March 2017
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Book your place: occupational health training for managers
The health and wellbeing team is holding training sessions to help managers get the best occupational health for their staff – and there are still places available on this month’s courses.
17 March 2017
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Joint statement between Trust and UNISON on national banding agreement
The Trust and UNISON continue to work in partnership to implement the national banding agreement.
17 March 2017
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Trust your instincts: Keeping yourselves and your colleagues safe
Have you seen the recent coverage on the national news and in the media about a new campaign where the public is being asked to trust their instincts?
17 March 2017
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Living with bipolar disorder: Steve’s story
“Talking to someone about a mental health condition they have can be difficult. But talking about your own mental health can be even harder”. Read Steve’s story.
16 March 2017
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If it looks like ventricular fibrillation (VF), shock
Ventricular fibrillation. We know it as the most important shockable cardiac arrest rhythm. Staff contacted us to ask the Trust’s stance on fine VF – do we shock it?
16 March 2017
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Good for the sole: Magnum boots available to order again
As of today (16th March), staff will once again be able to step out in the specialist footwear of their choice as Magnum boots make a return to the Trust.
16 March 2017
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Sustainability and transformation plans: where are we now?
Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) have featured a lot in the media, with headlines talking about the sharper end of the proposals to run services differently in the coming years. Find out more about what is happening now.
16 March 2017
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New estates helpdesk is here
Our new estates helpdesk, which allows you to report any building or site faults at the touch of a button, is now available to use.
16 March 2017
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Essex trailblazer course for aspiring leaders: apply now
Do you work in Essex and want to be an NHS leader of the future?
16 March 2017
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‘This is a job that will live with me forever’: crew and family reunited after breech premature twins delivery
Imagine the scenario: you’re called to a woman who is pregnant with twins. She’s in confirmed labour. She’s three-months premature. And her babies are breech.
16 March 2017
Vacancy and transfer list – 16th March
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.
16 March 2017
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Managing clinical waste is changing – how will this affect you?
The way we dispose and manage clinical waste is changing soon.
15 March 2017
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Get your Hep B, MMR and varicella vaccinations through occy health
Did you know that you can get your vaccinations through occupational health (OH)?
15 March 2017
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Herts and West Essex future healthcare survey: have your say
East and North Hertfordshire CCG has launched a survey to gather views on how treatments and services are commissioned.
14 March 2017
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National health campaign helps public to recognise stroke
Public Health England’s (PHE) annual FAST campaign, which looks to raise awareness with the public of stroke and its symptoms, is running until the end of this month.
14 March 2017
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Reminder: IT maintenance may affect systems tomorrow night (14th)
Just a gentle reminder that essential IT maintenance is taking place from 10.15pm tomorrow night (Tuesday 14th) to 2am on Wednesday (15th).
13 March 2017
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It's ovarian and prostate cancer awareness month: do you know the signs?
March is ovarian and prostate cancer awareness month, so we thought we’d share some information to hopefully help to answer any questions you might have on these particular forms of cancer.
13 March 2017
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Clinicians needed to help beat our BP check record in Suffolk
Are you available for a couple of hours next month to provide BP checks and promote better health in Suffolk?
11 March 2017
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IT Maintenance on Tuesday (14th March)
Some essential IT maintenance to the admin network will be taking place on Tuesday evening (14th March).
10 March 2017
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2016 NHS Staff Survey results: now published
The results from the 2016 NHS Staff Survey have been published. Click here to see more.
09 March 2017
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International Women's Day
As you may have seen in the news, yesterday was International Women's Day.
09 March 2017
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Clinical research survey: CPR decision forms
Waveney paramedic Luke Jones is making a plea to clinical colleagues to help him conduct some research on CPR decision forms.
09 March 2017
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Luton runners cross the finish line, raising more than £2,000 for charity!
After the training, the sweat and sometimes tears, our amazing Luton station runners have completed the Milton Keynes’ festival of running.
09 March 2017
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New changes coming soon to the estates helpdesk
From Wednesday (15th March) a new helpdesk system will be launched that will allow you to report building or site faults at the click of a button.
09 March 2017
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Night time vehicle noise
We’ve had some feedback from the public about noise generated by our vehicles at night, particularly in residential areas.
09 March 2017
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Vacancy and transfer list - 9th March
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.
09 March 2017
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"Worth their weight in gold": what patients have been saying about you
“Outstanding”, “very kind”, and “marvellous” were to name some of the many compliments made by respondents in our latest patient experience report when speaking about you.
09 March 2017
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Join your colleagues at 2017 Pride
This summer sees the return of a number of Pride events across the country, and you can get involved to show your support across the region:
08 March 2017
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Hertfordshire careers expo event a huge success
Staff and volunteers have been thanked for the efforts at a recent careers convention in Hatfield.
07 March 2017
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Dave Mulloy
The service is saddened to share news that ex-colleague Dave Mulloy, who worked with us in Chelmsford EOC from 2009-2012, passed away last month.
07 March 2017
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We’re on ITV’s The Kyle Files!
Back in November television presenter Jeremy Kyle did a ride-out with ‘team EEAST’ for a new prime-time show on ITV.
07 March 2017
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Our Red 1 performance progress: a message from Kevin Brown, Director of Service Delivery
Performance is portrayed in different forums and means different things to different people.
06 March 2017
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Meet the quality improvement team
Our quality improvement team is clinically led and focusses on improving outcomes for patients across the Trust.
06 March 2017
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Making research strides: intubation and stroke trial success
Last month, the Trust has reached some amazing milestones with AIRWAYS-2 and RIGHT-2!
06 March 2017
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Reminder: payroll cut-off date
Just a reminder, the payroll cut-off date is this Wednesday (8th March).
06 March 2017
Got a project idea that could improve patient care? Funding available through charity programme
Have you got a project idea that could help improve patient care?
04 March 2017
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Introducing: Volunteer Engagement Officer Carissa Tucker
A new role has been introduced to the Trust to help improve volunteer engagement, marketing and awareness.
04 March 2017
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Manager training session: find out more about occupational health services
Training sessions are coming up this month to help managers get the best of occupational health for their staff.
04 March 2017
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Changes are coming to TRiM
From this week (1st March), our trauma risk management (TRiM) will be run through the health and wellbeing team.
03 March 2017
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New call handlers join the Essex EOC team
Congratulations to our three newest Essex EOC call handlers who completed their training course with us in Chelmsford on Friday (24th February).
03 March 2017
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Drug alert: caution using hyoscine butylbromide (Buscopan) injections in those with heart disease
Reports have emerged this week linking hyoscine butylbromide injections to serious adverse effects in patients with cardiac disease.
02 March 2017
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Share your views on our training and education
Health Education England (HEE) will be visiting us next month to assess the quality of the education and training we provide, to make sure we provide the best quality of care to patients.
02 March 2017
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Director of Service Delivery, Kevin Brown, updates on hospital handover
Following on from his recent video message, Kevin gives us an update on hospital handover and how the executive team can support you.
02 March 2017
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Luton open day raises hundreds for charity
Luton station opened its doors last weekend to give the public a behind the scenes peek at a working ambulance station – and all to raise money for charity.
02 March 2017
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Timesheets and guidance updated following your feedback
Last month the Trust issued a new timesheet for you to record your working hours. Following feedback from colleagues, this has now been updated and you can find the newest version here.
02 March 2017
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The importance of patient care records
Providing the best patient care we can is always at the heart of everything we do as a service, and completing the patient care record for every patient is a vital part of this.
02 March 2017
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Vacancy and transfer list - 2nd March
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.
02 March 2017
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Staff commend school teachers for saving pupils life
Four teachers at Castle Newnham School in Bedford have received commendations from us for their outstanding efforts in saving a young boy’s life at school.
01 March 2017
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The East of England Clinical Network - Diabetes Prevention & Treatment Conference
Readers of Need to Know are invited to a conference next month which explores the current care programme and its outcomes for improving patient health.
01 March 2017