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Throughout history - especially around times of major events - people have complained about information overload. In our current world of Covid-19 this has never been more warranted. Here are some tips and tools to help you.

There are two new options when calling the ECAT line - NEAT Norfolk and Waveney and Urgent Care Desk (UCD).

The National Ambulance Security Group recently provided some specific guidance in relation to possible security issues related to COVID-19.

The latest edition of Clinical Quality Matters looks at some key areas that have been raised by you in our response to COVID-19.

The funeral of our former colleague Barry England will take place tomorrow in Barnstaple, Devon.

There remains a number of patients that we continue to attend within care facilities across our region. There have been wide ranging reports into the concerns of staff and for their residents.

Instructions on use of the new 0.6 Litre Sharps Bin.

During COVID-19 a number of our standby locations and dynamic activation points are not available with the facilities. In light of this we have agreed with UNISON temporary changes to these locations.

Earlier today (28th April), the Trust paid tribute to honour the NHS staff and key workers who have died with coronavirus.

As of 29th April 2020 there will be a trial where the initial management of out of service (OOS) will be returned to the your local AOC dispatch channel.

New podcast now available in EEASTs General Broadcast podcast series.

Response from Dr. Tom Davis following the recent clinical update regarding cardiac arrest management during COVID.

An apparent rise in the number of children presenting with a multi-system inflammatory state has been reported around the country.

A minute’s silence will take place at 11am today to honour key workers who have lost their lives due to coronavirus.

Here's your latest video update from CEO, Dorothy Hosein on 27th April 2020. Transcript included.

Reminder about ambulance station and Trust premises security.

Please can NQPs ensure they have not left scene prior to contacting the Clinical Advice Line (CAL).

Latest update on Covid-19 for operations and clinical managers (Update 5 – 26th April 2020).

Further guidance has been published by Public Health England (PHE) on Chest Compressions and Defibrillation.

Working together with the Norfolk Police, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and other public service partners, we are hoping to spread some positivity and happiness through these difficult days of lockdown.

Here's your latest video update from CEO, Dorothy Hosein on 24th April 2020. Transcript included.

The mobile VCO service is now live across the EEAST region at nine hospital locations, with more being brought online in coming weeks.

Clinicians contacting the Clinical Advice Line (CAL) will now be offered the opportunity to use video conferencing.

A video message from Nicola Scrivings, Trust Chair. Transcript included.

A series of training modules are being launched to help support line managers starting with the new sickness absence management policy.

The global COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically impacting on our lives leaving us to face a new normality.

At the request of NHS England, Mental Health Trusts have developed an emergency department diversion pathway during the Coronavirus pandemic.

A national campaign celebrating the efforts of the frontline workforce during the pandemic, is looking for staff to feature in print, digital and outdoor advertising.

The Trust has issued the following guidance on controlling symptoms without drugs for End of Life/COVID-19 patients.

It is important now, more than ever, that we remain vigilant, and we don’t allow ourselves or our NHS to fall victim to fraudulent activity.

Here's your latest video update from Dorothy Hosein on 20th April 2020. Transcript included.

Our new General Broadcast series of podcasts brings you insightful conversations with leaders and experts from across the healthcare sector.

Latest update on Covid-19 for operations and clinical managers (Update 4 – 19th April 2020).

The month of Ramadan will begin on the evening of Thursday 23rd April and end on the evening of Saturday 23rd May.

Here's your latest video update from Dorothy Hosein on 17th April 2020. Transcript included.

We are very sad to announce the death of our friend and colleague Barry England, who was a Leading Operations Manager at Hemel Hempstead.

Two national guidance documents have been released today to support our response to patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

EEAST is delighted to welcome over 150 firefighters from across the East of England who have joined the Trust as Non-Clinical Driving Assistants.

The Trust has released guidance for crews and volunteers for when arranging care for adults at risk.

During the COVID-19 pandemic all face to face mediation meetings are temporarily suspended.

We're extremely grateful for such generous support. If you're approached in this way please refer to your line manager as they have responsibility as to whether or not donations and gifts can be accepted.

The team are experiencing high call volumes. If you need to contact the IM&T Service Desk, please do so by email.

An additional mobile vehicle cleaning service will be launching later this week across the EEAST area.

We are pleased to announce that Julie Hollings, Director of Communications and Engagement, has been seconded to the Centre for Health Communication Research, Buckinghamshire New University

Here's your latest video update from Dorothy Hosein on 14th April 2020. Transcript included.

The Trust has released guidance for crews and volunteers for when arranging care for patients' dependents under the age of 18.

Following changes to the National NHS PPE strategy, the National Ambulance COVID-19 guidance has been updated and is available now on Need to Know.

Firefighters in Bedfordshire are joining forces with us to help provide life-saving frontline care during the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's your latest video update from Dorothy Hosein on 10th April 2020. Transcript included.

There's a great deal of information and helplines available. As this can be overwhelming, here's some clarity about who to go to for what.

From midday on Tuesday 14 April children and young people’s emergency department at Barnet Hospital will be temporarily diverted to other hospitals.

Resilience is our capacity to cope with stress and adversity. Here's some tips on how you can build your own resilience.

We have joined forces with 16 Medical Regiment to boost the number of frontline staff available to provide life-saving care to patients in Essex.

Sean O’Sullivan joined the Trust last week as interim Head of Estates.

The Trust and the EEAST branch of UNISON have released a joint statement regarding the health and welfare of staff in the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Trust has reviewed our current provision of Oxygen cylinders on our front line resources to ensure we have a sustainable supply during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Clinical Director Dr Tom Davis reminds clinical staff of the guidance for Advanced Care Plans, Treatment Plans, DNACPR and ReSPECT forms.

NHSE has requested that swabbing of key NHS workers is undertaken to support the return of these staff groups to work. Multiple swabbing sites are being set up across the region.

Please can staff who have unwanted, unused or spare EMT and ECSW epaulettes bring them into stations and hand them to their local LOM teams

Please view the latest video update from Dorothy Hosein on 6th April 2020.

To help meet the unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic, we aim to recruit 1,000 members of new bank staff and volunteers.

The Trust is required to provide healthcare providers with information regarding COVID-19 attendances and patients.

Since the government declared lockdown there has been a reported increase in the number of phishing attacks. A number of these have been targeted around COVID-19.

As a safeguarding team we are pulling together the relevant information to help you care for those in need. This can be as part of their lived experience or due to COVID-19.

The updated coronavirus guidance for ambulance Trust's will be published as part of the national guidance in the near future.

Please view the latest video update from Dorothy Hosein on 3rd April 2020.

Reminder - BP are offering free fuel to emergency service vehicles.

The Trust understands that increased operational requirements will mean that it will be difficult for some staff to take all of their annual leave entitlement.

Staff are reminded that our uniform policy states that while going to and from work, your uniform and the Trust crest must be covered.

Please view our welcome to #TeamEEAST video from Dorothy Hosein, Chief Executive. Transcript included.

It is vital to look after ourselves and each other during this period of time, especially our mental health. Here are some initial tips.

The study is evaluating ambulance personnel preparedness and wellbeing during the COVID-19.

EEAST’s Sarah Blanchard is on the cover of the latest issue of Grazia magazine as part of a feature piece on four frontline NHS workers.

All NIBP cuffs are to be cleaned down – as per Trust procedures following contact with a suspected / confirmed Covid-19 patient. NIBP cuffs are not to be thrown away unless physically damaged.

Please see the latest operations update video on Coronavirus from Marcus Bailey, Chief Operating Officer. Transcript included.

This issue has now been resolved.

Stay vigilant. Some crews have been approached by individuals demanding their PPE including facemasks.