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At BASICS Essex, our team of volunteer clinicians are dedicated to providing critical pre-hospital care to Essex residents, responding to emergency medical incidents across the county at the request of the East of England Ambulance Service.   Nick Sillett, aged 38 from Bishop’s Storford, is one of these passionate volunteers & joined the BASICS Essex team in 2016, continuing alongside his current job as an Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Critical Care and Clinical Supervisor.   Graduating from the University of Hertfordshire in 2008 with a degree in Paramedic Science, Nick always wanted to pursue a career as Paramedic.  Throughout his career, he has continuously sought to enhance his clinical and professional skills, taking on various roles such as Clinical Team Leader and Staff Officer.   “ I have volunteered in some capacity since I first joined St. John Ambulance aged six (probably what sparked my career ambition to become a Paramedic).    I joined the forerunning of BASICS Essex, BEARS, in 2016 when the charity purchased its first dedicated enhanced care car.  I was keen to be part of this new team, learning from Doctor colleagues and bringing the skills and experience I have gained in London to my local community.”   He is a part of our enhanced car crew responding as part of a team but also can act as a solo responder, allowing him to be available for callouts whilst also spending precious time with his young family.   When he isn’t working or volunteering, Nick can be found kayaking on the local waterways.   “In all honesty, it can be difficult juggling time, especially with a young family – but as a solo responder I am able to book on and off of the system to remain flexible.”   As part of his day-to-day role, Nick attends the most critical ill and injured patients, utilising an extended scope of practice and clinical formulary to autonomously assess, manage, and coordinate complex care in demanding situations.    He holds an MSc in Emergency and Resuscitation Medicine from QMUL and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire, where he enjoys teaching and developing future Paramedics.  He has a specific interest in Point of Care Ultrasound and holds a PGCert in Medical Ultrasound.   Nick shared how this experience helped serve some of his memorable moments working as a volunteer responder for BASICS Essex.   “I recall attending a road traffic collision case as a BASICS Essex Responder where there were multiple critically injured patients.  I was the first critical care paramedic on scene and worked with two air ambulance teams to provide enhanced care to both patients.  Their injuries were so severe that their initial prognosis was very poor.     “When I received an invitation to a patient reunion with them, I was astounded.  Meeting them was really rather emotional and I felt privileged to have played a very small part in their care and recovery.  This case still motivates me to volunteer for BASICS Essex to this very day.”   OUR VOLUNTEERS NEED YOUR SPONSORSHIP.   As a charity organisation, we rely solely on the generous donations of public and corporate sponsorship, so that we can equip our volunteers with the best vehicles, PPE, medical equipment and training to save lives and make a difference within Essex communities.

At BASICS Essex, our team of volunteer clinicians work around the clock providing critical pre-hospital care and assistance to the East of England Ambulance Service, typically managing day-to-day roles alongside this.   This includes volunteer James Samouelle from Chelmsford, who works as an Advanced Critical Care Practitioner for the East of England Ambulance Service.   Talking about his introduction to BASICS Essex eight years ago, Jay said;   “Working in the ambulance service, I had a loose understanding of what BASICS Essex was, but it wasn’t until I saw a roadside incident close to home that I began to realise I could do more to support my local community, and that’s why I joined the scheme.”   As an autonomous responder, Jay confidently manages family life while volunteering for BASICS Essex on average 100 hrs per month, assisting in pre-hospital critical care incidents across the county.   In a recent case, Jay was called to the home of Nicola Giles from Broomfield, who had dislocated her hip and was in need of urgent pain relief.   As an experienced Advanced practitioner, Jay can often carry stronger medicine types on board his vehicle than what is typically stored by Ambulance crews, meaning he could assess the situation, effectively administer pain relief to Nicola and ultimately make it easier support the crew in getting her quickly and safely to hospital. Sharing her experience, Nicola, aged 59 from Broomfield, said; “I would like to share my thanks and appreciation to Jay from BASICS Essex, who visited me at my home alongside the East of England Ambulance service after I had dislocated my hip and was in a lot of pain. “Before the incident, I had not heard of the charity, and was surprised to learn that it was volunteer medical professionals at my side donating their time to keep Essex residents safe. “Jay and the team were extremely pleasant, aiding my comfort with appropriate painkillers, re-assuring me with smiles and laughter, and assisting in getting me to Broomfield Hospital safely and securely.” Three months on, Nicola is finally back to driving, while Jay continues to be an outstanding volunteer for BASICS Essex. He added, “Testimonials like this remind me of why I love volunteering for BASICS Essex. While the role is certainly not without its challenges and difficult moments, I enjoy the notion of helping people, be that adding experience to the crews on site, saving lives, or simply making a patient smile.

Following a generous donation from the HELP Appeal, local emergency medical charity BASICS Essex, has announced the launch of both a new Pre-hospital Critical Care response vehicle and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), supporting its plans for wider incident reach across the county.   The charity, which consists of 25 volunteer clinicians, provides pre-hospital critical care across the heart of Essex communities at the request of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.   BASICS Essex has experienced over 600 callouts in the past five years, with volunteer doctors and paramedics responding to road traffic collisions, cardiac arrest and other critical medical incidents.   The local scheme was awarded over £40,000 in project funding for the new vehicle and PPE from the HELP Appeal, via the British Association for Immediate Care. The HELP Appeal aims to improve pre-hospital care and is the only charity in the country dedicated to funding NHS hospital helipads including at Basildon University Hospital and Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. Paul Gates, Chairman of BASICS Essex, said; “We are extremely thankful to the HELP Appeal for its continued support to the scheme via the British Association for Immediate Care. “Having the second vehicle allows us to provide further pre-hospital critical care across the county, while the investment in PPE helps us to improve both the safety and ability of our volunteer clinicians to function in all conditions.”   Robert Bertram, Chief Executive of the HELP Appeal said: "We are proud to support these incredible volunteers who play such a crucial role in medical emergencies. In critical moments, quick and effective care can save lives, and this investment will help the team to reach and treat patients faster. Our donation not only contributes to better outcomes for those in urgent need but also provides vital protection for the team who are at the heart of life-saving work across Essex.” To find out more about the HELP Appeal, please visit: www.helpappeal.org.uk Alongside the new vehicle launch, BASICS Essex has also announced a ‘Sponsor A Clinician’ campaign, seeking new corporate partners to pledge yearly support to fund one or more of the clinical volunteers who respond within the scheme.   As part of the pledge, the charity will provide a complimentary CPR and AED workplace session, promotional listing and regular updates from the team.   Paul finished; “We hope the campaign will bring more awareness of the critical work of our volunteers, raise the importance of having appropriate CPR training in the workplace and ultimately support operational costs through sponsorship.

Sponsor A Clinician Each year our growing team of 25 BASICS Essex volunteer clinicians give their time to provide critical emergency medical care across Essex Communities. Your business can make a BIG difference , by pledging £1,000 a year (two years minimum) to help a BASICS Essex volunteer clinician provide essential Pre-hospital care across the country. This will help provide crucial funds for PPE, Equipment, and training for your designated volunteer. What does my business get for sponsoring? Your business will recieve a Corporate sponsor listing on BASICS Essex website with logo and link. We will publish several social media posts mentioning your sponsorship during the year. Your sponsored clinician will run a Complimentary company CPR and AED session for your team Your Company logo will be printed on the designated sponsored clinician's hoody. You will recieve Monthly updates from clinician and BASICS Essex, in which you are welcome to share with followers Our team can assist with fundraising tactics and ideas! Tim Anderson, BASICS Essex Volunteer “Putting my skills and experience as a Paramedic to use in supporting the care of people in Essex as a BASICS Essex volunteer has been an excellent way to give back to my community. Your corporate sponsorship helps fund PPE, essential equipment and training costs to support our scheme." Nick Sillett, BASICS Essex Volunteer “When I received an invitation to a patient reunion, I was astounded. Meeting them was really rather emotional and I felt privileged to have played a very small part in their care and recovery. This case still motivates me to volunteer for BASICS Essex to this very day.” James Samouelle, BASICS Essex Volunteer “Working in the ambulance service, I had a loose understanding of what BASICS Essex was, but it wasn’t until I saw a roadside incident close to home that I began to realise I could do more to support my local community, and that’s why I joined the scheme.” Learn more about our volunteers and the rest of the team here wan Get in touch and become a sponsor today! First name* Last name Email* Phone Write a message Submit

BASICS Essex (British Association for Immediate Care Essex) is a network of volunteer emergency doctors and paramedics who provide immediate access to pre hospital Immediate Medical care. Sponsor A Clinician Learn More Your support helps to save lives in our local community. Text ESSEX to 70085 to donate £5 Introducing BASICS Essex THE ESSEX EMERGENCY MEDICAL CHARITY Our highly trained volunteer doctors and paramedics respond to incidents at the request of East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust , supplementing the outstanding service provided by ambulance clinicians. Our volunteers respond in our enhanced care vehicle or their own vehicles - anytime, anywhere in Essex. We work with the British Association for Immediate Care (BASICS) to provide advanced, emergency care training to our volunteers. What we do You can help us to save local lives We do not receive any statutory funding and therefore rely solely upon grants and donations. Ways to donate Recent News Meet Our Volunteers: Nick Sillett ‘that case still motivates me to volunteer for BASICS to this day’ At BASICS Essex, our team of volunteer clinicians are dedicated to providing critical pre-hospital care to Essex residents, responding to... BASICS Essex Clinician praised by patient after receiving quick and effective pain relief. At BASICS Essex, our team of volunteer clinicians work around the clock providing critical pre-hospital care and assistance to the East... BASICS Essex invests in expansion after HELP Appeal funding Essex Emergency Response charity invests in new PPE and Emergency Response vehicle. All News Full kit carried by our autonomous responders Response Personal Protective Suit £600 Rescue Helmet £150 Advanced Patient Monitor and Defibrillator £14,833 High visibility Jacket £250 Blue Light Fit to Vehicle £2,100 Portable Airway Suction Unit £400 Response Bag (Including Kit) £1,000 Safety Boots £130 Help us provide kit to our responders Ways to donate Passionate about pre-hospital care? Many of our doctors are educators, teaching vital life saving skills to other emergency carers. To help enhance your skills, get in touch today. Contact us TCS LONDON MARATHON BASICS Essex have places available each year in the London Marathon. Run in aid of us and help to enable BASICS Essex to continue with our Voluntary life saving work. More info Join our weekly charity lottery Support us today by joining our new charity lottery, with a guaranteed cash prize every week! More info Subscribe to our newsletter • Don’t miss out! Email Join Thanks for subscribing!

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