Your UNISON branch has learnt that since January, EEAST has repeatedly lost or not accessed vehicle CCTV. The Trust has stated this is due to a technological issue, however it has only arisen after they made the person responsible for downloading the data redundant. What does this mean? No-one in the Trust is currently accessing […]
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SAFETY NOTICE Vehicle defect log books Concerns have been raised that drivers of EEAST vehicles are not always completing the Vehicle Defect Log Book, when they become aware that the vehicle has a defect or is performing in a manner other than how it should be. EEAST retains all vehicle servicing, repair and rectification records […]
SAFETY NOTICE IMPORTANT VDI CHECK – NOT TO BE MISSED Fleet keeps all vehicle servicing records centrally, which is why there is a sticker attached to the quarterlight’s on our vehicles, enabling drivers to check if their vehicle has a current MOT certificate and is within its service plan. EEAST Fleet […]
Use of Blue Lights and Sirens Concerns have been raised that some ambulance crews are responding to emergency calls and driving under emergency road conditions, but without using their visual and audible warnings. [Not using blue lights or sirens]. This has been discussed at great length over the past twenty years and the information […]
Conveyance of Persons on PTS Ambulance Stretchers A concern was raised by members of PTS staff to Unison Health and Safety in March 2019, regarding an instruction they had been given relating to the conveyance of people on stretchers, when they had no clinical need. Included within their issue was that if all seating was […]
A concern was raised by members of PTS staff to Unison Health and Safety in March 2019, regarding an instruction they had been given relating to the conveyance of people on stretchers, who had no clinical need. Included within their issue was that if all seating was occupied, the attendant would have to travel on […]
An on-site meeting was held at Barton Mills on Thursday 10 November 2022 to review potential replacements for the current RRV fleet. The meeting was attended by Chris Wiltshire (Head of Fleet), David Sexby, Jeff Pittman (Unison Health & Safety Officer) and eleven Paramedics from across the Trust who are experienced in RRV operations and […]
JPH Patient Handover Unit (PHU) I had a meeting this morning with Nick Cason at Waveney Depot to gain an insight into the planned PHU which will be installed at JPH in a fortnights time. The unit will arrive on an articulated flat bed and be craned into position parallel with the disabled driver’s car […]
Health & Safety Executive (HSE) General Meeting In response to an invitation, I attended the HSE General Meeting (virtual) from 1400 – 1600 hours on Tuesday 26th July 2022. The meeting was hybrid with a good “in person” as well as a large virtual attendance and was opened by Sarah Newton the HSE Chairperson. […]
Long Covid & Post-Covid Syndrome NICE and the WHO recognise that Covid symptoms can remain with individuals for longer than twelve (12) weeks after infection. Potential symptoms include (but are not limited to) fatigue, brain-fog, heart and / or lung conditions which can prevent a successful Return to Work (RTW) resulting in what is […]
