The latest edition of the Joint Emergency Interoperability Programme (JESIP) newsletter has been released and is available online to download from their website.

The estates team is looking for volunteers to help drive clinical waste from ambulance stations to incinerators.

Our community first responders (CFRs) descended on an engagement day on Sunday (24th July) to talk all things 999.

The Trust is in the top three nationally for care bundle targets for elderly patients who have fallen, people with asthma, and those with a mental health issue.

A big thanks has been given to everyone who visited and took part in the annual public meeting on Wednesday, at the Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) base in Great Notley, Essex.

A referral pathway pilot for paramedics to refer patients with low acuity clinical conditions directly to the right specialist medical team is starting next week.

This week in our ‘behind the scenes’ hot seat is Mark Hayes, our newly appointed Commercial Training and Business Manager.

This week our exec message comes from our new Director of Service Delivery, Kevin Brown. Now just four weeks into the role, Kevin shares his roots, his focus, and his first thoughts about EEAST and its people.

A north Cambridgeshire charity has received a boost after four ambulance staff completed the Three Peaks Challenge.

A big thank you to everyone who has completed the national survey which aims to find out what you think of our internal communications.

Each month we are measured on our transport of stroke patients to a hyper acute stroke unit (HASU) for stroke thrombolysis.

Please remember that GlucaGen medication is stored outside of refrigeration, which reduces the amount of time we can use the medication.

A suspect involved in the attempted abduction of an RAF serviceman in Norfolk could have sought medical treatment.

This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.

A trio of dispatchers have joined the Norwich EOC this week to help boost the capacity in the control room.

Hertfordshire has received a boost to its volunteers as a new batch of recruits have completed their community first responder training.

Please take a few minutes to complete this joint EEAST and UNISON joint consultation survey about the end of shift and meal break pilot.

The 2016 long service, graduation and celebration awards will be taking place in October – and we want your nominations!

The Trust is deeply saddened to share the news that our much-loved colleague, Sarah-Jane Cunningham, passed away at the weekend.

As health and wellbeing re-establishes itself in the Trust, Health and Wellbeing Manager Debra Winterson has confirmed that all changes to the OHIO system, which cannot be handled at a local level, should be forwarded...

We have received a drug alert from a supplier regarding the potential mis-packaging of Furosemide 40mg/2ml solution ampoules into Ondansetron 4mg/2ml solution for injection boxes.

Staff are being reminded to remain vigilant following the attempted abduction of an RAF serviceman in west Norfolk this week.

Due to the reduction in temperature, the decision has been made that the wearing of uniform shirts will return to normal as per Trust policy.

Next weekend, Norwich Pride will be taking to the city’s streets.

“If the paramedics hadn't shocked Violet with the defibrillator she wouldn't have made it.”

The Trust is deeply saddened to share news today of Tim Rawlinson, retired chief ambulance officer (CAO) for Cambridgeshire has passed away

It seems that our 999 calls rose with the temperatures at the weekend, as we saw our busiest 72-hours so far this year. Averaging 3,370 calls a day from Saturday to Monday, it was no easy time to work and I’d like to extend my personal thanks to all of you who were on shift.

Associate ambulance practitioners (AAPs) will soon be joining operational staff out on the road. The guidance below details all you need to know when working with our new AAPs.

This week we’re ‘behind the scenes’ with Adam Gretton, who works in the communications team as a media officer for Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire (NSC)

Following some discussion amongst staff surrounding the use of 1:1000 adrenaline for emergency medical technicians (EMTs), it has become evident that some clarification regarding its use is required

Staff and volunteers are invited to join the Board and other colleagues at this year’s annual meeting on Wednesday (27th July) from 2pm.

This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.

A mum has thanked the ambulance team who rushed to her son’s aid when he suffered a serious blood infection.

Last year UCLPartners launched the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA), working with NHS England and the academic health science networks.

Due to the MET Office issuing a Level 3 heatwave instruction, the Trust has authorised the optional removal of green uniform shirts.

Dementia currently affects 850,000 people in the UK and is one of the Trust’s quality priorities for 2016/17.

It looks like summer is here and temperatures are set to soar to more than 30˚C – the highest seen so far this year.

There is a national shortage of pre-filled adrenaline 1:1,000 syringes.

If you are looking for some extra hours, the medical care service team is looking for qualified paramedics and techs to join the bank team.

Do you know a colleague who is a true hero to both their patients and their team?

A team from north Cambridgeshire will be scaling the heights as they attempt complete the Three Peaks Challenge.

The Trust and UNISON has released a joint statement on late finishes and meal breaks.

For most of us, running distances like a marathon seems like a daunting task. But Bury paramedic Mark is taking things one step further.

We know that many of you would appreciate the chance to say goodbye to our much-loved colleague, Lorna Marriott, after the sad news of her passing.

We’re delighted to announce that the 2016 long service, graduation and celebration awards will be held on the evening of Thursday, 6th October.

This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.

The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT) will be holding its monthly clinical day on Tuesday 19th July, and all Trust staff are welcome along.

Paramedics are invited to take part in training sessions for two national clinical trials, Airways-2 and RIGHT–2, that we are involved with.

The Department of Health has issued an alert this week about the use of plastic electrical socket inserts, which are protectors/covers sold as safety accessories.

We’re delighted to have teamed up with the Health Service Journal, the go-to publication for healthcare professionals, to offer free membership subscription to all EEAST colleagues.

Colleagues have been thanked for their contribution to improving clinical care, as the latest Quality Account is published.

With work on the digital radio upgrade underway, on 13th and 21st July we will not have access to the normal EOC digital radio. On these dates, EOC staff will be communicating through open speech.

Our ‘behind the scenes’ feature continues this week with our Patient and Public Involvement Manager, Sotu Marshall-Wyer.

A family from Bedfordshire have praised staff from EEAST and lifeguards from a swimming pool after saving their son’s life when he suffered a cardiac arrest while swimming.

John Lee, a paramedic at Saffron Walden, is asking colleagues to be vigilant on animal cruelty – if you see it, report it.

We currently have two surveys available online on for you to complete and voice your views– our cultural audit and what you think about our internal communications.

We’re delighted to welcome four new emergency call handlers to Bedford EOC.

‘First class’, ‘brilliant’ and ‘faultless’ are just some of the words used to describe staff by patients in a new report.

A team of paramedics are joining police officers and mental health nurses to form the Mental Health Street Triage team in Bedfordshire.

Staff have been thanked for helping to promote the latest roles at the service at a recruitment careers event last week.

A pioneering but simple tool for motorcyclists and responders first launched with the Trust has made its way to Australia.

It is with immense sadness that I inform you that our dearest friend and colleague Lorna Marriott, Emergency Medical Technician, passed away peacefully at home yesterday morning (6th July).

We know that cardiac arrest survival is linked to lots of factors – good CPR at the right rate and depth is just the starting point.

Colleagues from emergency services across north Norfolk gathered for the Cromer ambulance station open day, raising funds for a local charity.

Staff and community first responders (CFRs) have come together to launch a new community public access defibrillator (CPAD) at Norton Village Hall in Bury.

We have been notified of incidents where staff have injured themselves due to heavy items falling from the top shelf of the ambulance side locker.

This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.

Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies have made changes to the way you can report a non-emergency crime

In the 12 days since the EU Referendum, there has been much talk and discussion about what the result means for the NHS and its work.

What do you think of how EEAST does internal communications? A national survey wants to know!

Congratulations to more than 700 of you who have been nominated for a hidden gem!

The Trust follows a no smoking policy throughout the organisation to provide a completely smoke-free environment. This forms part of the Trust’s commitment to the safety, health and wellbeing of its staff.

It’s that time again! The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) is hosting its monthly clinical learning day this Friday (8th July), and as ever, EEAST colleagues are welcome to join them.

From today (4th), we'll be upgrading the digital radio terminals and software in EOCs. Although normal digital radio functionality should be available throughout, it will result in a reduced number of staff being able to answer the radio.

The clinical waste labels, that are used on the side of soft-bagged clinical waste and locked sharps bins for disposal, have changed. This is due to a change in Environment Agency requirements.

Staff wishing to attend two clinical conferences can take advantage of a discounted rate.

The annual Brighton and Hove Pride will be taking place next month (August) and staff are invited to march alongside our ambulance colleagues from across the UK.

Trust managers having been working in partnership with UNISON to respond to a collective grievance raised over the removal of pay protection for staff redeployed due to a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010.

A Cambridgeshire man has thanked staff and volunteers for giving him a “second chance” after saving his life six months ago.

As you may be aware the National Union of Teachers (NUT) has confirmed that it will be striking on Tuesday, 5th July. This is could cause disruption in schools.