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Can Your Business, Organisation or Community Group Help? This January, BASICS Essex is launching The Big Essex Treecycle, a county-wide Christmas tree recycling campaign that will raise vital funds to support our volunteer emergency clinicians. Before we can make it happen, we need the support of local businesses, community groups and volunteers across Essex. Our aim is simple: after Christmas, residents will be able to donate to BASICS Essex and have their real Christmas tre

BASICS Essex Wins Pride of Essex Unsung Hero Award BASICS Essex is delighted and honoured to have received the Pride of Essex Unsung Hero Award, recognising the dedication and commitment of the charity's volunteer clinicians and support team who provide life-saving emergency care across Essex. The award was presented during a ceremony held at Anglia Ruskin University, with BASICS Essex Chairman Paul Gates accepting the award on behalf of the charity. He was joined by voluntee

BASICS Essex has celebrated the extraordinary contribution of its volunteers and supporters at its Annual Supporters Evening, while reflecting on another busy year of providing vital pre-hospital emergency medical care across Essex. The event, held on Tuesday 22 September, brought together volunteers, fundraisers, supporters and corporate partners to hear about the charity’s work throughout 2025 and the difference their support has made to patients and communities across the

Broadway Belles WI raises £10,000 for BASICS Essex in its tenth-anniversary year Fundraising can achieve much more than generating money for a good cause. It can bring people together, create new friendships and give members an enjoyable way to make a genuine difference in their community. The members of Broadway Belles Women’s Institute from Leigh On Sea have demonstrated exactly that, raising an incredible £10,000 for BASICS Essex, almost more than double the amount they ha

On Friday 24th July at approximately 4:50pm, BASICS Essex Headquarters, situated on Highlands Farm was directly affected by a fire and explosion, which was quickly classed as a major incident. Firstly, we would like to reiterate our sincere thanks to the outstanding firefighters and emergency services who responded with such bravery and professionalism, including many of our colleagues East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust, in particular the HART team. Their actions ens

BASICS Essex is celebrating the ongoing impact of funding received from The National Lottery Community Fund, which is helping ensure critically ill and injured patients across Essex continue to receive enhanced emergency pre-hospital medical care when they need it most. The charity was awarded £20,000 through The National Lottery Community Fund to support the development and operational readiness of its volunteer clinicians. The funding has been used to support training and p

A man whose dedication has helped shape pre-hospital emergency care across the United Kingdom has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in The King's Birthday Honours List 2026. Paul Gates, current Vice-Chair of the British Association for Immediate Care (BASICS) and Co-Founder and Chairman of BASICS Essex, has received the honour in recognition of more than two decades of service to healthcare, clinical education, organisational development and Pre-Hospital Critical Ca

BASICS Essex is inviting businesses, community groups and organisations across the region to book its new ‘Field First Aid’ sessions – designed to equip teams with practical, life-saving skills that could make a critical difference in an emergency. Delivered by experienced volunteer clinicians, the sessions bring real-world emergency care knowledge directly into workplaces and community settings, helping groups feel more confident and prepared to act when it matters most. Pra

Nineteen determined runners have helped raise more than £50,000 for BASICS Essex after taking on the London Marathon — supporting the charity’s volunteer clinicians as they continue responding to life-threatening emergencies across Essex. From first-time marathon runners to inspirational milestone challenges and family fundraising efforts, each participant had their own deeply personal reason for running the iconic 26.2-mile course. Together, their efforts will help BASICS Es

When people talk about calling to mind the very spirit of prehospital medicine—commitment, sacrifice, and a relentless drive to help others - few stories compare to that of Dr Phil Brown. His route into BASICS (British Association for Immediate Care) wasn’t just unusual; it was extraordinary. It was a journey shaped by family, dedication, and an unwavering belief that he could - and should - make a difference outside hospital walls. From Environmental Health Officer to Emerge