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News archive from December 2016
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30 December 2016
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Survey: paediatric trauma
Major trauma kills 14 people each day in England and is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 40. Complete a short survey to help the East of England Trauma Network develop new guidelines.
29 December 2016
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A Christmas thank you: “I know they were missing out on time with their families, but I’m honestly so grateful they were there”
Whilst families across the country were tucking into turkey and enjoying the festivities, many of you here at EEAST were working across the Christmas period. Check out the many messages we’ve had from people who have been treated really well by you.
29 December 2016
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Do you have the potential to be a future leader?
We’re proud to share news of the latest Stepping Up leadership programme, a five-month course to encourage diverse representation in healthcare.
29 December 2016
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She “demonstrates all that is good about our profession”: Tracy awarded with paramedic Fellowship
We’re offering huge congratulations to Tracy Nicholls, our Head of Clinical Quality, this week after her ‘tireless work, commitment and support’ has earned her a Fellowship with the College of Paramedics.
29 December 2016
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Vacancy and transfer list – 29th December
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, has been published.
29 December 2016
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Thank you: from Sandy Brown, Deputy Chief Executive
"I’m writing to thank everyone for working and volunteering in the midst of unprecedented demand."
28 December 2016
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Free lecture looking into what causes sudden death
Sudden deaths, particularly in our young patients, are the calls we don’t want to think about, but are becoming more common.
28 December 2016
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Places available on Cambridge research centre’s annual lecture
You are invited to the Centre for Science and Policy’s (CSaP’s) annual lecture.
27 December 2016
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On your marks, get set, apply for bake off!
Do you know any aspiring Mary Berrys in your midst? Or perhaps someone who just loves to bake?
26 December 2016
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Merry Christmas!
From everyone on the Need to Know team .....
24 December 2016
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Band 6 paramedic agreement
We have had a number of questions and comments from colleagues about the recent announcement of the band 6 paramedic agreement.
23 December 2016
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Santa comes early to children at Addenbrooke's Hospital
HART Paramedic Dave King's toy collection means Christmas has come early for children at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
23 December 2016
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Essex man reunited with life savers
The ambulance staff who saved the life of a man from Pitsea after he went into cardiac arrest last month have been reunited under much happier circumstances last week (Thursday, 15th December).
23 December 2016
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Mayor of Cromer praises staff during station visit
Mayor Tim Adams and Deputy Mayor John Frosdick visited Cromer station on 8th December to get an update on the work of the Trust.
23 December 2016
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Merry Christmas from Chief Executive Robert Morton (22nd December)
Chief Executive Robert Morton’s video message wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!
22 December 2016
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Cultural audit update
The initial results from the cultural audit are in and you can view them here. Thank you to everyone who helped by giving their views.
22 December 2016
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Public see a day in the life of EEAST: #24HourinEOE
Last Friday saw the return of #24HoursInEoE, our 24-hour ‘twitterthon’ – where we LIVE tweet from all three EOCs and an ambulance for 24 hours.
22 December 2016
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What’s new in the Commercial Training Team
The Commercial Training Team has recently expanded to include six staff running new training products – and have a new phone number and office.
22 December 2016
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Update on Sizewell’s new nuclear power station
Last month, EDF Energy began the second stage of a public consultation into a new nuclear power station at Sizewell in Suffolk.
22 December 2016
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Staff and volunteers take on the mannequin challenge
We’ve had many internet crazes over the last few years. From planking in 2010, to the ice bucket challenge in 2014 and now mannequin challenges continue to sweep the web.
22 December 2016
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Hidden Gems award nominations reach new heights
Congratulations to more than 800 of you at EEAST, who have been nominated for a hidden gem!
22 December 2016
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Vacancy and transfer list – 22nd December
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, is now available online.
22 December 2016
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Have you had your flu jab?
We may be midway through winter, but there is still time to get your flu jab.
20 December 2016
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Student paramedic delays
We recognise the impact that the delays in student paramedic training has had on our staff, through no fault of their own. Whilst these delays were out of our control, as they were a result of the time taken for Universities to gain the required accreditation, we do recognise it has taken some time to resolve this matter.
20 December 2016
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Peterborough Paramedic’s book makes perfect Christmas present
Still stuck on what to get a special someone for Christmas?
20 December 2016
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Opt out forms – have you signed yours?
The Trust is always committed to the wellbeing of all staff, however recognises that some of you may wish at times, to work in excess of the statutory 48-hours working week limit (averaged over a 17 week period).
19 December 2016
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Protecting our staff and service improvement: update from CEO Robert Morton (19th January)
Updates on our improvements to the service despite on-going pressures and lots of thank yous; it’s your weekly update from CEO Robert Morton.
19 December 2016
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Change to ordering footwear
The process for the request and ordering of footwear has changed and is now the same as your other workwear.
19 December 2016
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Enhance your researching skills at Addenbrookes
If you’re working on a project or a piece of work but need some help with researching, the Addenbrookes Medical Library can help you.
19 December 2016
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Essex staff donate Christmas gifts to charity
Staff in mid Essex have been bringing some Christmas cheer to those most in need by donating Christmas gifts for charity.
17 December 2016
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Christmas comes early to Luton!
Father Christmas made an early tumble down the chimney and visited the children of staff at Luton station, handing out gifts along the way.
16 December 2016
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Peterborough man thanks fantastic staff for saving his life
A football fan has been reunited with his life-savers at the ground where he had a cardiac arrest just weeks ago.
16 December 2016
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Focusing on keeping our patients safe: update from Director of Service Delivery, Kevin Brown (15th December)
Winter pressures, news on ECAT and one big thank you: this week's exec message comes from our Director of Service Delivery, Kevin Brown.
15 December 2016
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It’s back: 24 hours in EoE
Our successful Twitterthon to highlight the demand and activity on emergency services during Black Friday is back – and we need your support.
15 December 2016
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Staff idea on improving communication at scene
We recently had a suggestion from patient facing staff about how we could best support a smooth handover between ambulance crews and rapid response vehicle (RRV) responders.
15 December 2016
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Paramedic banding agreed
Following joint work between the Department of Health, NHS Employers and ambulance unions, it was announced that paramedics will be re-banded nationally from band 5 to band 6. You can see the full announcement here…
15 December 2016
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Be seen and heard on the roads
As we enter the depths of winter, with shorter hours of daylight, more adverse weather conditions and the roads getting busier in the run up to Christmas please make sure that if you are responding to incidents on blue lights that you are seen and heard.
15 December 2016
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Mixing drugs in pre-filled syringes
We’ve received reports that some staff may be drawing up IV morphine with pre-filled sodium chloride syringes, so in effect adding morphine to the pre-filled syringe. This practice needs to stop with immediate effect ...
15 December 2016
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“I will never forget you – thank you”: cardiac arrest survivor thanks paramedic Claire for saving his life
An Essex man has been reunited with the paramedic who helped save his life.
15 December 2016
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New chaplains join EEAST
On Monday night (12th December), seven new chaplains were commissioned by the Right Reverend Richard Atkinson, Bishop of Bedford, to support ambulance staff, volunteers and their families.
15 December 2016
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Ops update: changes to GP referrals at Barnet Hospital
From Monday 19th December, Barnet Hospital will have a new Acute Assessment Unit (AAU). All GP expected patients will be sent here instead of the emergency department, unless they require resus or have D&V.
15 December 2016
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Vacancy and transfer list – 15th December
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, is now available online.
15 December 2016
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Snap! We need your help for a 24-hour snapshot on mental health
We see and care for people with mental health difficulties every day, but is the health service fully meeting their needs? Next week the Trust will be doing its bit to answer that question, but it needs your help.
15 December 2016
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How to deal with anger in the workplace
Anger – it’s often labelled as bad or negative thing, but anger is actually a normal, healthy emotion. These pointers can help express your anger...
14 December 2016
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Guidance: what to do when an air ambulance lands
The below safety measures set out what ground crews should do when an air ambulance lands and takes off
13 December 2016
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Improving the quality of our service: update from CEO Robert Morton (12th January)
Our current financial challenge, our new Volunteer Advisory Forum and improving your wellbeing: it’s your weekly update from Robert Morton.
12 December 2016
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Behind the scenes with Hayley Misseldine, Clinical Quality Co-ordinator
This week Clinical Quality Co-ordinator Hayley Misseldine is in our ‘behind the scenes’ spotlight. Hayley looks after clinical quality systems including HealthAssure, AuditR and Datix...
12 December 2016
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New mandatory training handbook has landed
The brand new Staff Information & Mandatory Training handbook and assessment booklets have landed across the Trust.
12 December 2016
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“We can never thank them enough”: Hertfordshire family full of praise for life savers
Staff have been praised for their heroic actions after saving the life of a six-month-old girl who was given just a 20% chance of survival.
10 December 2016
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Staff thanked after joint resilience exercise
Crews from EEAST put their best foot forward and took part in a multi-agency resilience exercise in Hertfordshire last week (29th November).
09 December 2016
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Patient safety alert: assisting patients who inject insulin
Some diabetic patients we see may need to inject themselves with insulin, usually via pen-shaped devices, and occasionally they may need our help if they can’t use their device themselves as normal.
08 December 2016
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Home and work life balance, demand, and leader behaviour: has our culture audit got it right?
Have you taken a look at our cultural audit results yet?
08 December 2016
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Guest blog: Anxious, frightened, distressed, isolated, and sad – the power of dementia
Last week saw the launch of our new dementia strategy - here Area Clinical Lead Duncan Moore shares his thoughts on why dementia matters – and why the strategy is important to us all.
08 December 2016
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End of an era for Chelmsford station
Last week (29th November) the team at Chelmsford station moved to its brand new home on Chelmer Valley Road.
08 December 2016
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Helping hands for equality and diversity events
The Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team is on the lookout for volunteers to help with two engagement events in Luton.
08 December 2016
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Vacancy and transfer list –8th December
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, is now available online.
08 December 2016
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Mentor development day for staff
A specialist development day aiming to offer more support to our mentors is being run by the University of Suffolk next month.
07 December 2016
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JESIP newsletter shares the latest on multi-agency response app
The latest Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Programme (JESIP) newsletter is available online - and this edition looks at the JESIP app.
07 December 2016
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Be vigilant against animal cruelty and abuse
After a 34% increase in animal abuse and cruelty, John Lee, a paramedic at Saffron Walden, is asking colleagues to be vigilant on animal abuse.
06 December 2016
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Reporting cleaning issues at our offices
Our cleaners do a great job of making sure our offices and stations are spick ‘n’ span.
06 December 2016
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Freezing fog expected overnight
With temperatures set to plummet from 6pm tonight (5th December), we’re expecting to see patches of dense, freezing fog forming across the region.
05 December 2016
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Bring Christmas joy to children at Addenbrookes Hospital
This year, many children will be spending their Christmas in hospital. So, Addenbrookes Hospital is organising a Christmas toy collection...
05 December 2016
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The wellbeing bus is coming to an area near you!
The newly formed health and wellbeing team is about to take delivery of a much-awaited ‘wellbeing bus’!
05 December 2016
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Join the beat and become a volunteer police officer
Have you ever wanted to do something exciting, positive and rewarding for your local community? Consider joining the Special Constabulary.
04 December 2016
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Join the madness and mayhem and volunteer for EAAA’s mud-run
‘Only the brave’: a five to 10 mile mud run, filled with crazy obstacles and all in aid of our colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA).
03 December 2016
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Patients say service is ‘totally gold star’
The results of October’s patient experience survey have been published which reveal another month of high ratings.
03 December 2016
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Cohorting guidance shared to help keep patients safe
The safety of our patients must always be our highest priority; one of the highest risks of harm to our patients is in the community at times when we have no resources to send to them, and we have had a number of serious incidents reported, involving actual harm, that have been contributed to by hospital handover delays.
02 December 2016
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Cultural audit: your chance to have your say
Zeal Solutions, the company conducting the cultural audit, have compiled all your responses and completed the first stage of the analysis which you can view here.
02 December 2016
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Guest blog: Being a flu champion and why the jab is so important.
Paramedic Cliff Parsons tells us about his work as a flu champion - and why he’d like colleagues to protect themselves from flu.
02 December 2016
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BBC News: ‘East of England Ambulance Service smashes government target’
Correspondents from the BBC joined ambulance teams across the UK, including here at EEAST, yesterday (30th November) to shine a light on all things ambulance service.
01 December 2016
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Trust launches new e-learning portal, LearnZone
Today (Thursday, 1st December) sees the launch of LearnZone, our new e-learning site that will bring training packages to you at the click of a button.
01 December 2016
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New Trust dementia strategy launched
Months of hard work have paid off yesterday (30th November) following the launch of the Trust’s ambitious dementia strategy, which looks to improve the care and experience for people with dementia.
01 December 2016
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Opportunities for specialist clinicians in hear and treat
Our emergency clinical advice and triage centre (ECAT) - previously known as the clinical support desk (CSD) - is growing! And we’re excited to share some great opportunities to join the team as a 'specialist clinician in hear and treat'.
01 December 2016
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Vacancy approval process: non-patient-facing roles
In light of the financial challenges facing the Trust and the need to ensure that all of our resources are directly contributing to patient facing services and patient care, the Trust is introducing a temporary vacancy approval process, which can be found on East24.
01 December 2016
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New programmes launched to develop our future leaders
Want to develop a career within leadership? Read about our first set of leadership and development programmes open to applications.
01 December 2016
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Vacancy and transfer list – 1st December
This week’s HR e-zine, with the latest job vacancies, expressions of interest and transfer opportunities, is now available online.
01 December 2016
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Keith Marshall
After the Trust received the sad news last week about Keith Marshall, community first responder and trust user group member, we'd like to share his funeral details with you.
01 December 2016