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| 3 December 2006 | Newletter Issue 8
1st December 2006 Issue 8
Dear Members,
Welcome to issue 8 of the UNISON newsletter. In this edition you will find the report from Karl Harris on the Richmond – America trip, current update on the bandings, minutes from the last Partnership.... |
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| 4 July 2006 | Failure to Comply with Mealbreak Arrangements
4th July 2006
Mealbreak - Failure to Comply with Agreement
The UNISON Branch is acutely aware of the difficulties being faced by A&E and EPCC Staff in respect of Mealbreak arrangements that have been introduced since the implementation of Agenda for.... |
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| 5 May 2006 | Collective Dispute Regarding Payroll Services
Last week, Duncan Jones, Branch Chairman, presented the SAST with a collective dispute.
A considerable number of UNISON Members have contacted the Branch over the past 2 months advising that they have been contacted by the SAST's payroll provider wh.... |
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| 13 April 2006 | UNISON Consulation Ballot Results
Following the recent consultation ballot of Surrey and Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch Members regarding the problems facing members on Agenda for Change and other associated Ambulance Service Modernisation proposals; the results are as follows:
Suss.... |
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| 31 March 2006 | Richard Williams - Congratulations on New Post
Today Richard Williams, UNISON's Agenda for Change Staff-side Lead has resigned from his position as Staff-Side Lead and also UNISON Convenor for Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch.
The reason for Richard's resignation is that he has been successfully a.... |
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| 14 March 2006 | Consultation Ballot-Meeting with National Officers
Meeting with Regional/National UNISON Officers
Agenda for Change Implementation
9th March 2006
Today the representatives from the Sussex Ambulance Service Branch of UNISON met, together with representatives from Kent and Surrey Ambulance Service Bra.... |
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| 1 March 2006 | March in March Cancelled
The March in March planned for 25th March 2006 by the Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch has been cancelled, for more information please contact Trevor Moule.
Email:trevor.moule@sussexambulanceunison.org.uk
Telephone: 07891 337528.... |
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| 17 February 2006 | ASU & GMB "Transfer of Engagements"
Please download a copy of a letter from UNISON National to the GMB and a brief from the UNISON National Ambulance sector regarding the recent talks and ensuing statements from the ASU & GMB.
>>UNISON Letter from Mike Jackson to GMB regarding ASU
>>U.... |
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| 16 February 2006 | S East Regional Rep to National Ambulance Sector
Dear Colleagues
Yesterday, David Davis and Danny Richards represented the Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch at the UNISON Regional Health Committee AGM in London where they, on behalf of the Branch, raised issues such as March in March and Agenda for Ch.... |
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| 14 February 2006 | Branch AGM Update
AGM Update
Following the AGM held last night at the Eastbourne T&G Centre, please find the details of the newly elected Branch Officers and Convenors
Branch Officers
Chairman - Duncan Jones
Vice-Chairman - Paul Harris
Branch Secretary - Clare Stoner.... |
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| 12 February 2006 | Branch AGM Reminder - Its Tomorrow
Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch AGM
Branch Officials Election, including Branch Secretary
Come and vote on the strategies of the Branch for the coming year
FREE BUFFET, Live Music & Cheap Bar!!
Monday 13th February 2006
1830hrs
T&G Centre, Eastbourne.... |
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| 4 January 2006 | March in March Ambulance Workers
The Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch has been contacted by a number of its members asking for the Branch to arrange some kind of demonstration/peaceful protest to reflect the concerns facing Emergency Ambulance workers across the country with their ne.... |
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| 14 December 2005 | Handover Policy Letter-Delays at Redhill &Brighton
Please find below a copy of the letter sent from Paul Harris on behalf of the UNISON Sussex Ambulance Branch to Paul Sutton, Chief Executive of Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
The letter is self explanatory, however we are keen to hear about any.... |
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| 8 September 2005 | Standby Points Reminder
Please find below a copy of the SAST Information Circular pertaining to the utilisation of Standby Points identified as a result of the Deployment plan released earlier this year.
Members have contacted the Branch as they have recently been asked to.... |
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| 1 September 2005 | HPC Paramedic Renewal Update
Today we have been advised by the HPC, Shelagh Gillick UK Registrations Team Leader, that in reponse to concerns raised by Paramedics, that the deadline for receiving the final renewals has been extended from Tuesday 30th August 2005 until Friday 2n.... |
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| 27 August 2005 | HPC - Paramedic Registration Renewal Problems
Important Message for Paramedics
For all those Paramedics whose registration is due for renewal this month we must remind you of the importance of sending the renewal paperwork back to the HPC.
We have received concerns from a member that this Param.... |
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| 29 July 2005 | Talk-Through - ASHICE Priority Button
The following update has been produced as a direct result of staff-representatives raising members' concerns with SAST Management. This communication is to update you on what has been agreed through the informal channels and is not a management com.... |
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| 14 July 2005 | Collective Dispute-Paramedic & Technician Profiles
Please download a copy of the Collective Dispute issued to the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust Management by the recognised Trades Unions of the SAST.
Please note that the delay in publishing this letter sent last Thursday was a decision made by.... |
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| 8 July 2005 | Warning of Amalgamation of Ambulance Trusts
Yesterday the UNISON Branch received information from a neighbouring Branch, Kent Ambulance Service, that amalgamation of Ambulance Services in the South East was once again on the Agenda.
In fact, the Branch Officer advises that it is the intention.... |
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| 24 June 2005 | SAST TRANSFORM Newsletter - Management Changes
You can download a copy of the SAST Newsletter, TRANSFORM, here:
>>SAST TRANSFORM Newsletter - Edition 62 - 23rd June 2005.... |
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| 7 March 2005 | Medical Advisory Panel - March 2005
MAP (Medical Advisory Panel) Staff-Side Update - March 2005
I attended another MAP meeting on Wednesday 2nd March. Again staff-side were welcomed by the panel and this meeting was very productive as far as staff were concerned.
The Panel discussed t.... |
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| 6 March 2005 | £1000 Prize Money for the Branch
We are delighted to tell you that the Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch has won £1000 in this year's Regional UNISON Awards.
Thanks to the hard work of Sean Little, the Branch has won first prize in the Learning & Education section!
Congratulations Sea.... |
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| 3 March 2005 | AGM Update - 2005
At the AGM held last Wednesday two motions were proposed, voted on and agreed:
Motion 1
The branch makes all efforts to resist the implementation of shifts that finish after midnight or before 6am in all zones.
Motion 2
The branch supports the weari.... |
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| 5 February 2005 | UNISON Branch AGM 2005 - 23rd February
Please download a copy of the AGM Poster & Booking Form Here:
>>Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch AGM Poster & Booking Form 2005
Details as follows:
A.G.M. - FOR ALL SAST UNISON MEMBERS
With a FREE Buffet and Complimentary first drink at the bar
Date:.... |
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| 29 January 2005 | URGENT - New Standby Points-UNISON Branch Response
You can download a copy of the UNISON, Sussex Ambulance Branch, response to the introduction of new roadside Standby Points:
>>New Standby Points, UNISON Sussex Ambulance Branch Response - 29th January 2005
New Standby Points
Dear colleagues
As you.... |
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| 19 January 2005 | Laura MoffattMP Calls for Resignation of ChiefExec
Press Release from Laura Moffatt MP
I cannot see the situation regarding the Surrey and Sussex NHS Healthcare Trust improving without a change of personnel to support front line staff and have to call for the resignation of Ken Cunningham the Chief.... |
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| 17 January 2005 | SAST Board Meeting - Press Release
Please find below a press release from Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust:
PRESS RELEASE
SUSSEX AMBULANCE SERVICE
DATE: 12 January 2005
TRUST BOARD MEETING
The next meeting of the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust Board will
take place at 10.30am.... |
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| 7 January 2005 | SAST Drug Update - Morphine & Nubain
Please download a copy of the Sussex Ambulance Service Drug Update with regard to Morphine and Nubain.
>>SAST Drug Update - January 2005
DRUG UPDATE
Morphine
Progress on the introduction of Morphine has progressed much better than had initially been.... |
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| 2 December 2004 | 75.07% Cat A Performance Bonus & Christmas Payment
Please see the following information circular released in partnership with SAST Management.
Download a copy of the document here:
>>Performance Bonus & Christmas Payment
To: All SAST Staff
Thank you to everyone in SAST for achieving Category A Perfor.... |
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| 16 November 2004 | Crawley - Redhill Public Meeting
The UNISON Sussex Ambulance Branch were asked to make a presentation at the Crawley A&E Action Group Public Meeting on Tuesday 16th November 2004 at 19:30hrs. Branch Officers from UNISON, Sussex Ambulance Branch and Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Tr.... |
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| 15 November 2004 | Sussex Ambulance Staff Recognised for Bravery
Please see the attached press release from Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust for your information:
DATE: 04 November 2004
STAFF RECOGNISED FOR ACTIONS "ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY"
An ambulance crew based at Eastbourne Ambulance Station have.... |
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| 15 November 2004 | Crawley A&E Action Group - Public Meeting
A Campaing for the the re-instatement of the A&E at Crawley Hospital
Day: Tuesday, 16th November, 2004
Time: 19:30 hrs
Place: The Friary Hall, Haslett Avenue West, Crawley
Speakers: representatives from Strategic Health Authority, Surrey & Sussex He.... |
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| 9 November 2004 | Study Leave - Starts Again 1st November 2004
From the 1st of November, staff employed by Sussex Ambulance Service will be able to apply for study for various internal training courses as described in the attached document and with reference to the latest edition of the CPD Course prospectus.
F.... |
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| 31 October 2004 | Mobile Phones by Christmas
The Branch has been advised by Clive Butler that all A&E Ambulances should have a mobile phone in place by Christmas this year.
The cost of the purchase and fitting of the phones has been identified
from CHD and EPCC monies.
However, discussions are.... |
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| 25 October 2004 | Morphine & JRCALC Drugs Update
The Sussex Ambulance Branch of UNISON have been repeatedly contacted by members expressing their concerns about certain matters that they feel have an impact on the care that they can offer to the patients of Sussex Ambulance Service. Indeed, these.... |
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| 23 September 2004 | Medical Advisory Panel 18 August 2004, Joint Notes
We are pleased to bring you the jointly signed off notes of the last Medical Advisory Panel meeting that was held on 18th August 2004. Download a copy here:
>>MAP Notes 18th August 2004
Staff Update from the Medical Advisory Panel – 18th August 200.... |
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| 15 September 2004 | East Surrey Ambulance Waits - BBC News Story
A latest development in the issue of lengthy waits to handover at East Surrey Hospital A&E is this BBC News Story. Please follow the link for more information:
>>BBC News - A&E change causes ambulance waits - Wednesday, 15 September, 2004, 18:39 GM.... |
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| 9 September 2004 | East Surrey Hospital - Serious Handover Delays
We are pleased to bring you this >>copy of a letter from the SAST Chairman, Richard Purchase, to his counterpart in the Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Trust. Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Trust are responsible for delivery of A&E services at East Surrey H.... |
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| 7 September 2004 | Sussex Ambulance Annual Public Meeting
Please see below press release from Sussex Ambulance Service:
Annual Public Meeting and Board Meeting
Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust will be holding this year's Annual Public Meeting on Friday, 17th September at The Imperial Hotel, First Avenue H.... |
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| 24 August 2004 | Crawley & East Surrey A&E Service Problems
Members in the Crawley area have contacted the UNISON Branch about East Surrey Hospital diverting Ambulance cases to other hospitals over the weekend.
Accordingly, the branch have issued this statement:
Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch
Emergency Servi.... |
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| 19 August 2004 | Guaranteed Ambulances to END
We've just heard that the government have said that patients who dial 999 won't be guaranteed to be sent an ambulance, starting in October 2004.
This is news that we are sure that all members will be pleased to hear; allowing us to concentrate our e.... |
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| 16 August 2004 | Patient Care a Priority for Staff
Staff reps have recently been concerned with suggestions made by some managers with regard to the priority of patient care.
Please download a copy of UNISON's response to this here:
>>Letter from UNISON Branch - "Patient Care a Priority" - 16th Augu.... |
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| 11 August 2004 | Sussex Ambulance - A 1 Star Trust
You may already know that Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust was able to retain it's sinlge star status in the recent NHS ratings. This, when compared to other Acute trusts, was a good performance as many have lost stars.
For more information pleas.... |
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| 4 August 2004 | David Griffiths, Chief Exec to leave Sussex Ambula
Today members of Staff of the Sussex Ambulance Service received a letter from Richard Purchase, Chairman, about David Griffiths, Cheif Executive leaving the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST).
You can download a copy of this letter here:
>>Le.... |
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| 16 July 2004 | Audit Commission - Data Quality Risk Based Review
David Griffiths, Chief Executive of Sussex Ambulance, has asked the UNISON Branch to make the follow up report to last year's Audit Commission report into Data Quality in the SAST available on this website. Last year's report focused around the disc.... |
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| 4 July 2004 | Ambulance Speeding Fines Axed
Reported in the National News this weekend was the following story:
No more fines for 999 drivers
Ambulance drivers on 999 calls will no longer be fined for speeding or going through red lights, the Government announced yesterday.
All emergency servi.... |
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| 4 July 2004 | Ambulances Missing Targets
Considering the present focus by the SAST Management on performance targets, it is interesting to note the following article.
The BBC reported on the performance figures nationally on 17 June 2004:
"Almost two-thirds of England's ambulance services.... |
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| 11 June 2004 | Bonus for Achieving Category A Targets £60 or £120
UNISON were approached by the SAST Management with regard to an introduction of an incentive scheme, for the staff of the SAST, to help achieve the 8 minute Category 'A' (ORCON) Performance Standard.
Through discussions with the recognized Trades Un.... |
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| 6 June 2004 | Part-Time Pension Claims - Were you discriminated?
Part-Time Pension Claims
Were you discrimintated against as a part-time employee?
Not allowed in the 70's or 80's to join your employers pension scheme - because you were part-time?
If you are still in employment and have not yet put in a claims ple.... |
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| 28 May 2004 | Medical Advisory Panel Update - Adrenaline for Tec
Medical Advisory Panel 12th May 2004
I attended the second MAP meeting to include a UNISON Official last week, Wednesday 12th May. I feel it was a very successful meeting where many interesting issues were addressed. My overriding objective prior t.... |
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| 28 May 2004 | John Prescott Letter/Fire Brigade attending Ambula
Insurance Problems with CBRN Trained Staff?
Please download a copy of a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, with regard to Insurance Cover for those trained in CBRN. This letter was sent to the General Secretary of the Fire Brigad.... |
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| 24 May 2004 | Enhanced Payment for Bank Holiday Overtime
I am pleased to be able to provide you with the following release from the SAST, that they have asked me to post on the UNISON Branch Website. I am assuming that these enhancements apply to those staff groups previously identified and will let you k.... |
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| 5 May 2004 | Passport Delivery by Response Car
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You will no doubt have seen or heard about a story in national newspapers and also on television news regarding a Sussex Ambulance Rapid Response Unit that was used to deliver Dr David Janes' passport to Gatwick Airport recently.
We s.... |
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| 29 April 2004 | Staff Meeting about Crawley Hospital A&E Changes
Tuesday 11th May 2004, 18:30hrs at Crawley Ambulance Station
A meeting has been arranged by Tony Cottingham and other Sussex Ambulance managers in conjunction with the UNISON Branch with a view to addressing the concerns of staff about the re-struct.... |
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| 26 April 2004 | NHS Changes are for the Better - UNISON Response
Download a copy of a letter from the Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch in response to a letter from Dr Francis Matthey et al. This letter entitled by one newspaper as "NHS Changes are for the better" and was written to the general public to allay pote.... |
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| 23 April 2004 | Overtime Payments & Rota Cover and STVs
Please find a copy of the SAST information circular detailing Extended Overtime Payments and also Rota Cover and STVs.
These developments have been the product of continued of continued pressure by UNISON officials and demonstrate the commitment of.... |
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| 30 March 2004 | 20 Months on and No Conclusion to Staff Concerns
20 Months after the staff of the Worthing Group of the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust voiced their concerns through a letter sent not only to the Sussex Ambulance Management but to key stakeholders, including MPs and Primary Care Trusts, there h.... |
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| 29 March 2004 | Argus News Clipping - Paramedic Teams stretched to
News from The Argus - Paramedic Teams are stretched to the Limit
Thanks to The Argus for a copy of their article about the Sussex Ambulance Service that they reported on the 28th February 2004.
To download a copy of the story please click here (342.... |
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| 24 March 2004 | Ballot Update - Partnership Working at Risk
News Update – 23rd March 2004
2003/04 Pay Claim – Ballot Update
“Partnership Working At Risk”
As you are aware, since the October 2003 pay ballot the recognized Trades Unions have been working in partnership with SAST management in an attempt to add.... |
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| 22 March 2004 | AGM - A Great Meeting & Night
We are delighted to report that the 2004 UNISON Branch AGM was a tremendous success.
Over 50 members attended the meeting and the social event afterwards at the Brighton Hilton Metropole on Friday night. It was an opportunity to thank members for t.... |
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| 18 March 2004 | A&E Staff Sickness vs The Chairman
21st March 2004 - Update
We are pleased to be able to share with you data from other ambulance trusts about their sickness absence levels. This information was sent to the branch as a result of the initial article, but this information is available.... |
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| 18 March 2004 | Sussex Ambulance Branch win £2500 in Awards
We are pleased to announce that the Branch has won two regional awards and one national award as a result of entering a UNISON Competition where we detailed our Communications Strategy over the last 12 months.
The Branch submitted a single A4 sheet.... |
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| 13 March 2004 | UNISON Branch Update
Following the rejection of the Pay Offer last October, the recognized Trades Unions have been involved in negotiations with SAST Management about pay and associated terms and conditions of employment.
Since last October the following have been achie.... |
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| 12 March 2004 | Message from the Chairman
You can download a copy of the Sussex Ambulance Service information circular, dated 9th March 2004, entitled 'Message from the Chairman', for your information:
>>Message from the Chairman - Information Circular 9th March 2004.... |
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| 27 February 2004 | No Crews in Brighton, Hove, Shoreham or Heathfield
BBC Contact the UNISON Branch for Comment
This week the BBC were contacted anonymously by a concerned party whom alleged that, on Monday night this week, there were serious shortages which resulted in a loss of 7 Ambulances at Brighton, Hove, Shoreh.... |
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| 25 February 2004 | Survey - Inappropriate use of 999 System
Combined with a recent increase in the number of 999 calls made by other allied Healthcare Professionals (GP’s, Nurses, NHS Direct, Home Carers and Social Workers), staff have recently highlighted an increase in the number of incidents where they fee.... |
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| 20 February 2004 | UNISON Staff Rep Joins Medical Advisory Panel
UNISON Staff Representative Joins Medical Advisory Panel (MAP)
On Wednesday, 18th February 2004, I attended the Medical Advisory Panel in my capacity as a UNISON Staff Representative and also as a Paramedic. This was the first time a representative.... |
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| 17 February 2004 | News from The Argus - Withdrawal of Children's Ser
News from The Argus - Withdrawal of Children's Services
Thanks to The Argus for a copy of their article about the withdrawal of A&E Services for Children at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
To download a copy of the story please click.... |
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| 13 February 2004 | Removal of Paediatric A&E from Princess Royal
Last week Mid Sussex Primary Care Trust & Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust announced changes to the way paediatric A&E services are provided in the Mid Sussex area. With immediate effect, all seriously ill children who require an A&E a.... |
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| 10 February 2004 | Study Leave Back on Track
Study Leave Back on Track
After some discussions last Thursday between David Griffiths, Joe Chadwick, Sue Skelton and myself the issues around the Staff Development and Learning Policy were addressed and the following information circular was produc.... |
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| 10 February 2004 | UNISON Meeting with Medical Director
Following the UNISON Pre-Partnership Forum Meeting on 5th January, it was decided that regular meetings with the Medical Director, David Janes, may be a benefit and compliment the work done in other forums/arenas. UNISON Officials were keen to work.... |
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| 9 February 2004 | UNISON National Health Conference
The Preliminary Motions for the UNISON Health Group Conference to be held in Glasgow this year is available to download here (this document is 250kb so will take a few minutes to download!):
>>Motions for Health Group Conference 2004 (draft)
Please.... |
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| 30 January 2004 | Significant Backward Step in Industrial Relations
Backward Step in Industrial Relations - New Study Leave Policy At Risk
Industrial relations took a backward step today after the decision by SAST Management to stop granting Study Leave to its Staff, only two weeks since its introduction. UNISON co.... |
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| 27 January 2004 | Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch AGM Details
This year the Branch Annual General Meeting will be held at the Brighton Metropole (Hilton) Hotel. It will make a change from previous years and will not only be a chance for members to vote and contribute to the coming year's activities but also t.... |
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| 12 January 2004 | Out of Hours GP Services - Are they stopping?
Jamie Cooke and I met with Dr David Janes, Medical Director for SAST, last Wednesday morning, 7th January 2004 to discuss a few points and we will be providing notes from this meeting for you to view soon.
One of the concerns that he raised with him.... |
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| 12 January 2004 | HPC Registration for Paramedics
Please find a copy of a Sussex Ambulance Information Circular from Dr David Janes, our Medical Director, about the HPC registration for Paramedics.
You can download a copy here:
>>SAST Information Circular - IF YOU ARE A PARAMEDIC, READ THIS! - 9th.... |
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| 17 December 2003 | Joint Union/GSOs Meeting 15th December 2003
An important all-day meeting took place on Monday 15th December between Union reps, and Group Station Officers and other SAST managers at Dean's Place.
The discussion and debate centred on Attendance Management and the methods for dealing with repeat.... |
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| 11 December 2003 | To the Boards from the Board
SAST Chief Executive, David Griffiths, has spent time this week catching up with frontline staff at Worthing Ambulance Station and at Worthing A&E.
Mr Griffiths said:"I always enjoy the opportunity, when possible, to spend time with front-line staf.... |
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| 6 December 2003 | Health boss quits after audit probe - The Argus
Today The Argus newspaper reported, on page 5, the following story:
A HEALTH chief has resigned after a trust fiddled figures for ambulance response times. Trevor Anderson, director of operations at Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust (SAST), is ste.... |
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| 5 December 2003 | Trevor Anderson, Operations Director to Leave SAST
After weeks of rumours, today the Chief Executive, David Griffiths, announced the news that Trevor Anderson, Director of Operations, will be leaving the trust.
For more information please download a copy of the Sussex Ambulance Information Circular.... |
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| 5 December 2003 | 35 Stone Patient in SAST Ambulance for 5 .5 hours
Today The Argus newspaper reported, on the front page, the following story:
A 35-STONE man was left lying in an ambulance for five hours after hospital staff said he was too heavy.
The man, from Horsham, had been rushed to hospital with suspected sh.... |
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| 3 December 2003 | New Branch Education Co-ordinator
Jamie Cooke (Jamie.cooke@sussexambulanceunison.org.uk) is has recently been appointed as the New Branch Education Co-ordinator after his predecessor has stepped down from this position.
Jamie is very keen to ensure that your training requirements, as.... |
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| 30 November 2003 | New Mobile Phone Law 1st December 2003
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From December 1, 2003, using a hand-held mobile telephone while at the wheel will be illegal.
-There are no particular exemptions for the Emergency Services , only as universally applicable, for 2-way radios and 999.... |
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| 27 November 2003 | Goodbye Patrick Herbert
This evening, the 27th of November, Unison Officials (David Davis, Duncan Jones and Paul Harris) presented Mr Patrick Herbert, the departed Chairman of the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust, with messages of support from our colleagues.
Patrick was.... |
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| 23 November 2003 | Bullying at Work
Thanks to the UNISON National Website for this article:
BULLYING AT WORK
Bullying has extended from the playground into the workplace making the daily working lives of many workers intolerable. Last year, a survey by IRS Employment Review found that.... |
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| 23 November 2003 | Whistle Blowing in the NHS
The following article is copied from the UNISON National Website but is pertinent to our members as a Whistle Blowing Policy is due to be introduced soon within the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust:
WHISTLE-BLOWING
Unison News - NHS staff take the.... |
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| 21 November 2003 | NEWS UPDATE
Please read this document about:
1. Standby Trial & Revised Standby Points
2. Salary Protection Arrangements for ex-LAs
3. Pay Enhancements for Weekend Overtime Shifts
4. Relief Allocation
5. New Suspension Policy
6. Use of Reserve
7. No Blame.... |
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| 16 November 2003 | Ambulance Reserves - Discussion Forum
There has recently been a new discussion topic added to the Sussex Ambulance UNISON Website discussion forums. Here anyone registered can talk about the use of Ambulance Reserves, that's St John's and Red Cross, by Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trus.... |
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| 4 November 2003 | News About The Use of St Johns & Red Cross
Over recent days there has been considerable interest from the press about the use of Voluntary Aid Services in the form of volunteers from the Red Cross and St Johns by the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust to answer emergency calls.
The UNISON Bra.... |
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| 31 October 2003 | NHS National Staff Survey
Please find below copy of the SAST Information Circular about the New National NHS Survey.
You may find these links useful:
>>NHS STAFF SURVEYS WEBSITE
>>CHI WEBSITE
CIRCULAR REF NO: IC 109/03
ISSUED ON: 28th October 2003
WITHDRAW ON: 28th Novemb.... |
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| 30 October 2003 | Partnership Forum Meeting - Important News
Further to the positive negotiation being made by UNISON Representatives on members behalves, important news has been distributed to workplaces in the form of an Information Circular.
Topics detailed are:
1) Revised SUSPENSION Policy to be introduced.... |
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| 18 October 2003 | Ambulance Driver - Charges Dropped
After appealing to Blair and presenting him with a petition of more than 20,000 signatures on 15th October, Mick Ferguson's court case has been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.
For more information about this story try these other websites:.... |
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| 16 October 2003 | Joint Press Release - Constructive Steps Forward
The following is a press release issued jointly by the Sussex Ambulance UNISON Branch, Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust and the Sussex Ambulance APAP Branch:
For a copy of the full document please click here:
>>.pdf Version of Press Release
CONSTRU.... |
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| 10 October 2003 | Progress Being Made in Key Areas
Today a meeting took place between SAST’s Staff Representatives and Senior SAST Managers/Directors (including the Chief Executive), together with the assistance of two ACAS negotiators and a specialist in employment relations.
Today’s meeting was pr.... |
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| 6 October 2003 | Unison Reponse to Departure of Patrick Herbert
The branch have been asked by many members to somehow communicate their feeling about the descision of the NHS Appointments Commission not to reappoint Patrick Herbert as Chairman of the Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust.
This letter has been circul.... |
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| 2 October 2003 | Departure of Patrick Herbert
Please be advised that the UNISON Branch has nothing to do with the anonymous fax circulating stations at the moment entitled "SUPPORT THE CHAIRMAN"
Consideration is being given to some kind of recognition of members of staffs' feelings about the dec.... |
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| 24 September 2003 | Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust Press Release
Sussex Ambulance Service Communications Lead, Janine Bell, has submitted a Statement to the Press today as follows:
PRESS RELEASE
SUSSEX AMBULANCE SERVICE
NEW CHAIRMAN FOR SUSSEX AMBULANCE SERVICE
Mr Richard Purchase from Lower Beeding nr Horsham.... |
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| 4 September 2003 | BBC NEWS
This week the Sussex Ambulance Unison Branch were approached by the BBC to comment on the allegation of Ambulances being drawn out of the rural areas in Sussex to provide cover in the City of Brighton & Hove.
See the local BBC Sussex News for an Inte.... |
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| 19 August 2003 | Partnership Forum Meeting Today
Today was the 17th Meeting of the Partnership Forum.
All 15 Agenda Items were covered.
Further details will be available in due course from this website..... |
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| 15 August 2003 | NHS/DoH - New National Staff Survey
Today we have been advised by the SAST Personnel Department of the following:
NEW NATIONAL STAFF SURVEY
The latest update on this indicates that the National NHS Staff Survey planned by the DoH will be launched on 27.10.03, and that all Trusts in eng.... |
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| 12 August 2003 | Eastern Branch Meeting
The Annual Eastern Sector Branch meeting has been booked.
Friday 19th September 2003 at 0930hrs for 1000hrs start at the T&G Centre in Eastbourne.
If you are a Health & Safety Rep, Steward, Learning Rep or Branch Officer please confirm your attendanc.... |
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| 30 July 2003 | The Use of Cars & 4x4s - Single Responder Policy
On Tuesday 29th July 2003 some discussion took place between Trevor Anderson, Glenn Seeley and Duncan Jones regarding the use of 4x4s and RRU cars following the letter sent to David Davis from Richard Field that sought to answer concerns the Branch.... |
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| 18 July 2003 | 1Star - SAST - NHS performance ratings
Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust fails improve on last year's Performance Indicators and Ratings, in fact they have lost 1 Star totalling for this year 1 star.
Interesting to note that the trust fall down on:
- Sickness absence rate - 1
- Staff o.... |
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| 17 July 2003 | The Victoria Climbié Inquiry
There are copies of the Summary and Recommendations at work places, you can download the document from this website.
Visit the www.victoria-climbie-inquiry.org.uk Website
Useful Documents
>>Summary and Recommendations
>>Full Report.... |
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| 16 July 2003 | Ambulance driver pleads not guilty to speeding
Please read about this article on the TUC website News page:
The following is an excerpt from the TUC Newsletter Article
Union solicitors have entered a plea of not guilty on behalf of GMB member Mike Ferguson. GMB says it has been 'overwhelmed' at.... |
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| 14 July 2003 | Paramedic Tax Rebate
Did you know that you can claim a tax rebate for the Paramedic Registration Fees payable to the Health Profesionals Council.
Download a Document to help you make you claim here
>>Paramedic Claim for Regsitration fee - Tax Rebate Form.... |
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| 13 July 2003 | Disclaimer Statements
Nearly 10 years ago Unison sought advice about the signing of Disclaimers in instances where a patient refuses emergency treatment from Ambulance Personnel, or alternatively refuses to be transported to hospital.
This is the counsels advice which is.... |
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| 8 July 2003 | The Duty of Care
Staffing / workloads survey.
It will sometime be useful to conduct a members' survey to test their views and/or to demonstrate to management the strength of feeling, or level of concern. It can be used to demonstrate that UNISON stewards are represe.... |
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| 8 July 2003 | UNISON response to Health Professionals Council
UNISON has branded the proposed increase in fees to the Health Professions Council (HPC) from to as both unjustifiable and unfair.
The concern about fees is just one of the items raised by UNISON in its detailed response to the HPC document. Downlo.... |
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| 8 July 2003 | Dealing with members
When UNISON members face problems at work, the first person they should turn to is their UNISON steward.
An important part of your role will be to support individual members by helping them take their concerns to the employer.
But just as important i.... |
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| 15 June 2003 | What Unison get up to on your behalf
These are some of the bigger successes of UNISON in recent years:
UNISON has secured over £35 million in compensation to its members for personal injury settlements in the past year alone
UNISON achieved a £4 million settlement of an equal pay claim.... |
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