Announcement of Group Chair to lead transition of ambulance trusts

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) have announced the appointment of Colin Dennis as the first Group Chair, providing unified non-executive leadership across both organisations.

Bringing experience of chairing the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Colin will take up his role soon. He will, according to an announcement from both trusts, “lead both Trust Boards through a pivotal year of transition, stability and development as the two organisations continue strengthening their collaborative work and prepare for the appointment of a permanent Group Chief Executive.

“I look forward to working with our Boards, Governors, partners and – most importantly – our people to provide clear leadership, stability and direction. Together, we will strengthen collaboration, support our frontline teams, and drive improvements that make a real difference to patient care. In doing so, we will build strong foundations for a safer, more sustainable future for everyone who relies on our services.”
Colin Dennis, incoming Group Chair of SECAmb and SCAS.

Colin joins SCAS and SECAmb as both organisations are already working together on areas such as digital systems, workforce planning and staff wellbeing services ahead of the appointment of a permanent Group CEO.

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