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News archive from July 2021
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Trial aims to reduce late finishes for DSA and RRVs
A new end of shift trial will take place for four weeks, beginning Tuesday 3rd July 2021.
30 July 2021
Mental Health Stock
Introduction of NHS Mental Health Hubs for staff
The NHS has recently established Mental Health Hubs across the country, to specifically support staff working in the NHS and social care.
29 July 2021
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LAMP testing in Norfolk
Please do not miss this exciting opportunity to be part of LAMP testing in Norfolk
29 July 2021
WeAreEEAST Briefings
28 July 2021
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System to book shifts for Clinically qualified staff who don't routinely work in Ops
As the Trust is currently on REAP level 4, an instruction is in place for staff to support the front-line operations during busy periods if they are clinically qualified and don’t routinely work in Ops.
28 July 2021
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing, led by our Interim CEO Dr Tom Davis, will take place on Thursday afternoon.
28 July 2021
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EEAST’s team of mediators expands
The Trust’s Mediation Service has been bolstered with eight staff member passing the assessments to join the team.
28 July 2021
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REAP 4 update to staff
Thank you for all you are doing to meet the current increased demand for health services.
28 July 2021
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Online education sessions during August
Online education sessions delivered by St Nicholas Hospice Care during August
27 July 2021
Modules on early intervention conservations are being put in place by the Trust
Early Intervention Conversations – addressing concerns and conflict
A Manager’s Passport Training module titled, Early Intervention Conversations (Addressing staff concerns and conflict) has been launched
27 July 2021
We Are EEAST Briefing - Thursday 22nd July 2021
If you missed our last We Are EEAST Briefing and executive Q&A you can catch up here.
26 July 2021
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The National Quarterly Pulse Survey – have you had your say?
Please take five minutes to tell us more about your experiences at work.
26 July 2021
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Pre-retirement online course
Thinking about your retirement? Affinity Connect will be running a two hour pre-retirement online course to guide you through your options.
26 July 2021
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Local family donate defibrillator in mum's memory
GoodSAM volunteer, and EEAST EMT, Martin Grove now has his own defibrillator to use when he attends patients in a volunteer capacity, thanks to the generosity of a local family from Beccles.
26 July 2021
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Update to weekend overtime incentive
Due to expected high call volumes this weekend, the level of incentive has be adjusted to for staff working overtime in call handler roles.
25 July 2021
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The latest Learning and Development courses and Skill Boosters videos
Continue your learning and development throughout the summer.
22 July 2021
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ePCR Goes Live in Norfolk & Waveney
The iPad and ePCR roll out continues across the Trust after the successful implementation in Cambridge and Peterborough at the end of June.
22 July 2021
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Safely discharging patients: An introduction to the non-conveyance care bundle
A session to introduce clinical staff to the new internal non-conveyance care bundle and the elements of care which constitute the safe discharge of a patient at scene, is now available to book onto via Evolve.
22 July 2021
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This Week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week’s We Are EEAST Briefing will take place on Thursday afternoon.
21 July 2021
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Trust moves to REAP level 4
Due to significant operational pressures, the Trust has moved from REAP level 3 to REAP level 4 (Extreme Pressure)
21 July 2021
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Sustainability Monthly Update June 2021
We are pleased to publish our latest monthly EEAST sustainability update.
20 July 2021
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We Are EEAST Briefing - Thursday 15th July 2021
If you missed our most recent briefing you can catch up on it here.
19 July 2021
Keep Covid out
No changes to our existing Covid-19 secure working guidance
Please note that there will be no changes to our existing COVID-19 secure working guidance from today (19 July), despite the Government lifting many restrictions.
19 July 2021
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Remembering Ian Britten
A much loved colleague and friend, Ian Britten is remembered by some of those closest to him.
17 July 2021
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Pre-retirement online course
Affinity Connect, a specialist provider of financial education in the public sector, will be running a dedicated two hour pre-retirement online course.
17 July 2021
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Covid Secure Workplace Managers Passport Training
The Health & Safety and Infection Protection Control teams are rolling out additional dates for the MPT Covid Secure Workplace.
16 July 2021
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Essential maintenance on the Evolve system
Essential maintenance will be carried out on the Evolve system Thursday 22nd July between 18.00 – 21.00.
16 July 2021
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Trial aims to reduce late finished for DSA and RRVs
Trials to start in August to reduce late finishes.
15 July 2021
Peter and Paul Ellis meet the crew who attended the road traffic collision
Father and son thankful for lifesavers
A father and son visited Waveney last week, to thank staff following a serious road traffic collision.
15 July 2021
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Background on BBC report on FFP3 masks
Some background which helps contextualise the BBC reports on FFP3 masks.
14 July 2021
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's We Are EEAST Briefing and Exec Q&A will be held on Thursday afternoon.
14 July 2021
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Thank you event for patient
15-year-old saves dad's life six years after learning CPR at primary school.
14 July 2021
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July’s patient safety newsletter now available
The July edition of our patient safety newsletter is now available.
13 July 2021
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Ofsted FAQs
FAQs about the Ofsted report and how it impacts on learners and the wider trust
13 July 2021
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News regarding EEAST’s recent Ofsted inspection
Important update following the Ofsted inspection of our apprenticeship provision within EEAST on 10 June.
13 July 2021
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New Monthly Performance Dashboard
The latest version of our Monthly Performance Dashboard is now available, with data for June.
09 July 2021
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AED Deployment Information
Your help is required to keep the 4,000 plus public access AEDs that we have located across our regions active and operational.
09 July 2021
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Overtime incentives to assist with pressure in July
Following a review by the Executive Leadership Team, incentives have been agreed for staff taking up key overtime shifts in July
09 July 2021
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Notification from IM&T - IT Equipment Demand
We need your help to make the best use of IT equipment
08 July 2021
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Reserve your Remembrance Wreath
It may be some months off yet, but don't miss out on ordering an EEAST wreath for Remembrance Sunday.
08 July 2021
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QSIR Practitioner course
The Trust is excited to announce that we will be recommencing the Quality, Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) Practitioner course.
07 July 2021
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This week's We Are EEAST Briefing details
This week's executive briefing and Q&A session will take place on Thursday afternoon.
07 July 2021
Pride of Britain 2019
Pride of Britain Awards 2021
This year there is more reason than ever to celebrate the heroism, courage and resilience of people from all over Britain.
07 July 2021
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Urgent IT update
Work is taking place tomorrow morning (Thursday 26 August) from 06:30 to increase our bandwidth of the Trust’s network
07 July 2021
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Quality Account 2020-21
Our latest Quality Account which includes input from our commissioners and Healthwatch organisations has now been published.
07 July 2021
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Maternity and Neonatal Cultural Awareness Programme
NHS England and NHS Improvement are providing cultural awareness information, guidance and advice for maternity and neonatal care professionals.
06 July 2021
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We Are EEAST Briefing - Thursday 1st July 2021
If you missed our most recent briefing you can catch up on it here.
05 July 2021
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Happy 73rd Birthday to our NHS
Today (5th July) marks the NHS’ 73rd birthday. It has been an extremely challenging period for the NHS, and the country as a whole, but also a time of hope.
05 July 2021
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The National Quarterly Pulse Survey is now live!
Please click on the link in the article and take five minutes to complete the national survey.
05 July 2021
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NHS Big Tea 2021
Join us on Monday the 5th July for the NHS Big Tea to celebrate the NHS’s 73rd birthday.
01 July 2021
ePCR goes live
ePCR goes live in Cambridge and Peterborough
The Siren Nova ePCR system went live in Cambridge and Peterborough on Tuesday 29th June.
01 July 2021
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New National Quarterly Pulse Survey
From July 2021, the National Quarterly Pulse Survey (NQPS) is a requirement and applies to all NHS trusts in England.
01 July 2021