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News archive from June 2022
ePCR permanent team update
ePCR project and permanent team update
Today (Thursday 30 June) is the core ePCR project team’s last day at the Trust.
30 June 2022
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ePCR and out-of-area hospital update
The implementation of Siren Notification Board (SNB) at out-of-area hospitals has reached the final stage.
30 June 2022
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Safety Matters – June edition
June’s edition of Safety Matters is now available.
30 June 2022
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Safeguarding pathway changes launching 4th July
We have completed a review of the current pathway and listened to your views and suggestions.
29 June 2022
Joe Cartwright, a leading operations manager, has raised awarness of suicide prevention in an interview with the BBC
Paddling paramedic raising awareness of suicide prevention
Joe Cartwright, a leading operations manager in Bedfordshire, has shared his story with the BBC of how paddleboarding has helped him after he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2020.
29 June 2022
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An inclusive menopause conversation at work
The next of our informal ‘Learning Circle’ discussions for managers will focus on ‘Managing Menopause at work.’
29 June 2022
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Live streaming the Long Service Awards
Our highly anticipated Long Service Awards are taking place this week and for those unable to attend we’ll be live streaming both events.
27 June 2022
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Staff Retention Survey - University of Bath
A reminder to share your views about why staff leave the NHS and what also motivates/enables staff to stay. The University of Bath is keen to hear your views!
24 June 2022
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A final Thank You from the Chair
Nicola Scrivings, Trust Chair, offers a final word of thanks as we bring Thank You Week to a close.
24 June 2022
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Patient and staff thank yous
We're ending the week with the last of our messages of gratitude from patients and staff.
24 June 2022
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Thanks to family and friends
Tom Abell, Chief Executive, has a special message of thanks for our family and friends.
24 June 2022
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Thank You from Melissa Dowdeswell
This morning, Melissa Dowdeswell, Director of Nursing, Safety and Quality is visiting colleagues in Suffolk on the final day of Thank You Week.
24 June 2022
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International Paramedics Day – We need you!
The first ever International Paramedics Day will be held on 8th July 2022 and we are looking for staff to take part in the celebrations.
23 June 2022
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Thank You from Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith, Director of Finance, will be in Norwich this week to thank colleagues.
23 June 2022
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Run DMC Raffle - June Winner and July Draw
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.
23 June 2022
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Thank you to Lewis
After 25 years service Lewis Andrews, Head of Quality Improvement and Professional Standards , leaves us this week to join the College of Paramedics.
23 June 2022
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More staff and patient thanks
As we near the end of the week, the compliments for colleagues and from patients keep rolling in.
23 June 2022
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Thank You from Hein Scheffer
This morning, Hein Scheffer, Director of Strategy, Culture and Education is visiting Hemel Hempstead to thank colleagues for the work they do.
23 June 2022
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by CEO Tom Abell, will take place on Thursday afternoon.
22 June 2022
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Thank You for our blue light colleagues
Tom Barker, Community Response Manager has recorded a special message of thanks for the support we receive from our blue light colleagues
22 June 2022
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EEAST Wellbeing Champions Programme
Following a successful pilot of the Wellbeing Champions programme across Norfolk and Waveney we are now extending this offer to all staff across the Trust.
22 June 2022
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Staff and patient thanks
We're halfway through Thank You week 2022 and today we're sharing messages from colleagues and patients.
22 June 2022
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Jubilee Coins & Medals
The deadline for submitting queries regarding Jubilee medals and coins is Thursday 30th June 2022.
22 June 2022
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Thank You from Dr Simon Walsh
This morning's thank you message comes from Dr Simon Walsh, Interim Medical Director, who is visiting colleagues at Harlow and Stansted today.
22 June 2022
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Thank You from Kate Vaughton
Kate Vaughton, Director of Integration is in Chelmsford today, meeting colleagues as part of Thank You Week
21 June 2022
Flu 2022 FAQs
21 June 2022
Flu bad cold myth and fact
Flu 2022 clinic dates
21 June 2022
Flu 2022 homepage
Flu homepage including a link tree to all pages relevant to flu 2022.
21 June 2022
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Thank You - from our patients
Every day this week we will be sharing special Thank You messages from patients and relatives who feel that the care we're providing really makes a difference.
21 June 2022
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People Services Focus Groups
The People Strategy was launched in March as ‘the start of a conversation’ with all the people of EEAST.
21 June 2022
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Thank You from Dr Dan Poulter MP
Our Thank You week continues with a message from Dr Dan Poulter MP.
21 June 2022
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Paramedic Progression to Band 6
As part of the National Agreement, which was entered by all parties through joint consultation on 8 December 2016 and applied by all Trusts, a new position of Newly Qualified Paramedic (NQP) was introduced.
20 June 2022
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Thank You from Marika Stephenson
Today is the first day of Thank You Week and Marika Stephenson, Director of People Services, is heading over to Norwich.
20 June 2022
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Thank You Week 2022
Today is the launch of our annual EEAST Thank You Week, an opportunity to thank those colleagues who really make a difference to our working day.
20 June 2022
OPS UPDATE
DSA overtime for June 19th
Overtime payments are being offered for staff who can crew a Double-Staffed Ambulance to cover shifts of at least eight hours today.
19 June 2022
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Exciting role in Multi-Faith Network Group
EEAST is looking for an Information Officer/Secretary for the Multi-Faith Network Group. Applications for the role close on Monday 20th June.
17 June 2022
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Basic life support education programme launched
EEAST is launching its community basic life support education programme, called EEAST Heart, and is looking for people to get involved.
17 June 2022
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Calling Wellbeing Garden enthusiasts
EEAST’s Wellbeing Team would like to hear from staff who are already involved in any of the Wellbeing gardens across the Trust and from staff who are keen to join this growing community.
17 June 2022
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Business Unit Engagement Sessions
As part of the Trusts Time to Lead Programme focusing on giving our leaders time to lead, a number of engagement sessions have been organised.
17 June 2022
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Reflections on Father's Day
With Father's Day coming up this weekend, a father and daughter from Clinical Engineering tell us what it's really like to work alongside each other.
17 June 2022
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Risk management software update next week
Please note that Insight, our risk management software (often referred to as 4Risk), will be updated from 09:00 on Wednesday 22nd June.
16 June 2022
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Fit for the Future Podcast - Ep4: Hein Scheiffer
Each episode, we talk to a workstream lead from the Fit for the Future improvement plan to demonstrate what achievements have taken place and how this will help to develop our Trust for the future.
16 June 2022
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Our roadmap to net zero carbon
NHS England has today announced that for the first time, every trust in the country now has their own roadmap to reach net zero.
16 June 2022
Queen's Hospital, the latest out-of-area hosptial to implement the Siren Notification Board
ePCR and out-of-area hospital update
The implementation of Siren Notification Board (SNB) at out-of-area hospitals continues with Milton Keynes University Hospital and Queen’s Hospital in Romford both going live on 8 June.
16 June 2022
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COVID-19 guidance Teams Live event on Monday
The COVID team is holding a briefing and Q&A session for all staff to go through the latest guidance on COVID-19 at midday on Monday 20th June.
15 June 2022
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Data Quality & Standards function explained
An introduction to the Data Quality & Standards (DQ&S) team which improves compliance of the Data Quality policy across numerous Trust systems
15 June 2022
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Notification of Datix maintenance downtime
The Trusts DATIX Hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the DATIX servers this evening from 1800 - 0000.
15 June 2022
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Permanent HALO Update
After a review, the Trust has made the decision to substantiate all HALO posts across EEAST to ensure stability for our staff and our relationships with local hospitals.
14 June 2022
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Overtime Incentive Scheme extended
The Trust's incentive payments for overtime shifts for operations and AOC dispatch teams has been extended to 14th June 2022.
14 June 2022
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Essentials of safe Newborn Resuscitation/ Supported Transition
A clinical update to address some inconsistencies that have been identified regarding the delivery of NLS training and assessment
14 June 2022
MANAGERS UPDATE
New mandatory training for line managers
Five new Managers Passport Training modules are now a mandatory requirement for manager development
14 June 2022
OLM FAQs
14 June 2022
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Sad Passing of Denise Niro
We are sorry to make you aware of the sad passing of our beloved colleague Denise Niro, Patient Experience Coordinator.
13 June 2022
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We Are EEAST Briefing - Thursday 9th June 2022
A recording for the latest We Are EEAST Briefing and Exec Q&A, led by Chief Operating Officer Marcus Bailey, is now available.
13 June 2022
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Inaugural Virtual Honours Festival
The Department of Health and Social Care is holding a virtual Honours Festival this week for anyone interested in honours and making a nomination.
13 June 2022
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New role to support Apprentice Paramedics
Cumbria University and the EEAST Training & Education team have developed a new role which will better support both apprentice paramedics.
11 June 2022
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Filming of staff - What to do
Following a video that was taken in an A&E department earlier this week which received widespread media coverage, please be aware there is risk of further cases of members of the public filming NHS staff
11 June 2022
Ops Instruction
OPS INSTRUCTION Use of ePCR across the region
This document contains guidance on the use of ePCR across our region.
10 June 2022
Volunteers Week 2021
Volunteers’ Week 2022 roundup
This year’s Volunteers’ Week gave EEAST staff an opportunity to give their thanks to our incredible volunteers.
09 June 2022
Wellbeing
New wellbeing conversation training dates
The national training programme on having safe and effective wellbeing conversations has now been extended in to 2022/23.
09 June 2022
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ePCR project team departure and business as usual
After an action packed 22 months, the ePCR project team will be departing on 30 June.
09 June 2022
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Fit for the Future Blog: June
June's Fit for the Future blog is now available.
09 June 2022
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Notification of Datix maintenance downtime
The Trusts DATIX Hosting provider will be carrying out maintenance work on the DATIX servers on Wednesday 15th June.
09 June 2022
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Executive Q&A, led by Chief Operating Officer Marcus Bailey, will be held on Thursday afternoon.
08 June 2022
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Domino the Dog thanks team who saved his owner’s life
A man who received life-saving care after suffering a cardiac arrest has thanked the team at EEAST and brought along a special guest...
08 June 2022
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Third RIS Car to go live in West Essex
On Monday 13th June, West Essex goes live with its 3rd Rapid Intervention Service (RIS) car.
08 June 2022
Awards
Who Cares Wins Awards 2022
NHS Charities Together (NHSCT) is asking people to nominate their health service heroes for the annual Who Cares Wins Awards 2022,
08 June 2022
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Non-conveyance workshop tomorrow
The Trust is holding a final non-conveyance workshop which will be held on MS Teams at 11am on 8 June 2022.
07 June 2022
Volunteers Week 2021
Volunteers' Week live event
This month’s volunteer live event, which all staff are invited to, will take place on this evening from 18:00 - 19:00.
07 June 2022
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Our Staff Support Networks
At EEAST we are lucky to have a group of Staff Networks who champion inclusion and provide support to members.
07 June 2022
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Meet our Community First Responders
To celebrate this years Volunteers’ Week, three of EEAST’s Community First Responders (CFR’s) talk about what being a CFR means to them.
06 June 2022
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A special message from Lynda Logan, EEAST Chaplain
To mark Volunteers’ Week and the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, one of EEAST’s Chaplains, Lynda Logan, has put together a special message for our staff.
05 June 2022
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Message from Will Quince MP for Volunteers' Week
To mark this years Volunteers' Week, Will Quince, MP for Colchester, has put together this message.
03 June 2022
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Volunteers Week – Have you heard about our Community Engagement Group?
To mark Volunteers' Week 2022, today we’re talking about one of our vital group of volunteers, the Community Engagement Group (CEG).
02 June 2022
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Spotlight on ePCR Merge Report
The question is on everyone's lips is “What happens to a record once I send it to another clinician and what should I do next?”
02 June 2022
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Volunteers’ Week 2022
Today sees the beginning of this year's Volunteers’ Week which runs from 1st to 7th June, a time to celebrate our wonderful volunteers.
01 June 2022
Monkeypox NeedtoKnow
Keep up to date on Monkeypox
The number of cases of Monkeypox in the UK now stands at 190 as of Monday 30th May 2022 and cases have been detected in all parts of the UK.
01 June 2022