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The University of Bath invites EEAST staff to take part in a survey of employee views on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on NHS staff retention.

We are looking for 20-30 Frontline staff of any clinical grade, to participate in this piece of research sponsored by University of Leeds.

The Trust is planning to offer incentive payments for some overtime shifts due to continued risks from handover delays and likelihood of additional demand over the Jubilee weekend.

We will be undergoing a Datix System Upgrade on Tuesday the 7th June 2022 between 9am – 1pm.

We would like to welcome Rachael Edwards as Deputy Chief Operating Officer who commenced in post with the Trust at the beginning of May.

The latest bulletin includes information on duty of candour, ambulance heater risks, Stryker stretchers and disassociated epilepsy disorder.

The ePCR team visited Cambridge and Peterborough hubs and hospitals this week to meet crews, perform iPad health checks and listen to feedback on system improvements.

Applications for the October 2022 cohort on the University of Cumbria Paramedic Degree course are now open.

The Trust would formally like to apologise to a particular group of 22 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) on a paramedic progression pathway.

An update on the Jubilee Coins & Medals which will begin to be distributed in June.

As the ePCR Project draws to a close, the Trust is in the process of recruiting a full-time dedicated team to continue the momentum.

It is payday week and that means it is time to Run DMC (device monthly check) and review the version of iOS and Siren Nova on your iPad.

This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell, will be held on Thursday afternoon.

The latest edition of InTouch EEAST, our stakeholder newsletter, is now available.

Thanks to a grant from NHS Charities Together, we are launching a pilot programme signposting patients to wider community support pathways.

We are launching a series of informal group discussion sessions to provide managers with support in their leadership role.

The patient safety team is running sessions on non-conveyance of patients today and tomorrow.

An update on Monkeypox after the number of cases in the UK rises to 20.

Our current RRV the Skoda Scout is no longer available and EEAST is drawing up plans for its replacement. We want your views.

Cyber threats are more sophisticated, are you aware of the cyber security measures in EEAST?

The ePCR team visited Suffolk and North Essex hubs and hospitals and came bearing gifts.

Are you aware of what your department Business Continuity Plan says to do in case of an emergency?

This week's Local Manager's Briefings will take place on Thursday at 4pm.

Following an initial fact find we have taken action in relation to a group of team members for alleged misconduct for sending inappropriate messages on a private social media group.

Business Continuity is not just one persons’ responsibility, everyone has a part to play.

The Trusts DATIX Hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the DATIX servers on Wednesday 18th May between 1800 and 2100.

To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, an additional bank holiday has been announced for Friday 3rd June.

So, what is Business Continuity Awareness Week (BCAW) and why is EEAST involved?

A recording of the latest We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell, is now available.

We will be visiting Trust sites with BT & Openreach in the coming months to improving Wi-Fi and internet connections.

An update on the local pay arrangement for Senior EMTs which has been under review based on its historic nature

Did you know that all frontline resources that have Airwave Radios are able to covertly alert the Ambulance Operations Centre (AOC) when you are in trouble?

A BBC Two documentary series is again filming at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, starting with a two-week shoot focusing on major trauma from Friday 20th May.

Did you miss our Microsoft Teams masterclass that was held on Wednesday 11 May? You can catch up by watching the recording now!

Our Monthly Performance Dashboard, with data from April, is now available.

The Trusts DATIX Hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the DATIX servers on Wednesday 18th May between 1800 and 2100.

Today is International Nurses Day – a day in the year where we can reflect and express our gratitude for all the hard work that nurses do day in, day out.

Below is the previous Covid-19 guidance and documents that were in place at the Trust

The EEAST LGBT+ Staff Support Network are currently planning attendance at Pride events throughout the East of England.

The ePCR team brought the welfare van to hospitals and ambulance stations in Basildon, Southend and Chelmsford this week.

EEAST’s wellbeing team is looking to recruit colleagues to join the Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) service in the Chelmsford area. Deadline is 20th August 2022

This week’s We Are EEAST Briefing, led by Chief Executive Tom Abell, will take place on Thursday afternoon.

This week is Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week, a time to recognise our differences and celebrate everything that makes us unique.

Tern TV is filming a new series of Emergency Helicopter Medics for Channel 4, following the work of the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance and have updated us on the latest filming schedule.

We are undertaking a survey to understand how we can better help further support frailty patients and their families.

Bedford AOC is excited to introduce the first open day for EEAST staff and volunteers on Saturday 14th May 2022.

Any Existing Operational EMT’s that are interested in progressing onto the University of Cumbria Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship must complete a dedicated bridging programme to enable eligibility.

May is National Walking Month, and one CFR is taking on the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge to support our charity.

The latest blog on Fit for the Future, where our CEO Tom Abell updates on the work that is taking place to make EEAST a Trust we all love to work for.

It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Find out how to get support with your mental wellbeing.

EEASTs LGBT+ network invite you to a Tri-Service conference for IDAHOBIT (International day against homophobia, biphobia, intersexism and transphobia).

Our Estates team has received several queries about blue containers arriving on stations. We can confirm they are containers to recycle household batteries.

The CQC has provided initial feedback on their most recent visit to EEAST this week.

Register now for the College of Paramedics' Virtual National Conference which this year is taking place on Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th May.

The ePCR team visited hospitals and ambulance stations in King’s Lynn, Norwich and Waveney last week to gain feedback.

Paramedics are being recruited to take part in the new PARAMEDIC-3 trial, which explores an IO access first strategy compared with an IV access first strategy.

Many staff receive suspicious emails and report these, but occasionally one gets through, and an account is compromised.

As part of our Jubilee celebrations, everyone will receive either a commemorative medal or coin.

Financial education specialists ‘Affinity Connect’ are offering EEAST staff an interactive online course around the key aspects of financial planning for retirement.

This week's Local Manager's Briefings will take place on Thursday at 4pm.

A garden featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been gifted to colleagues at Chelmsford Ambulance Station.

To mark Deaf Awareness Week, we want to highlight existing and upcoming resources which help us to become more deaf-friendly.

Microsoft has set up a bespoke training session for anyone interested in finding out how to make the most out of Teams at 15:30 on Wednesday 11 May 2022.

A recording of the most recent We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by Marcus Bailey, Chief Operating Officer, is now available.