South East Coast Ambulance Service Trust has dismissed three staff members for unsafe driving, after concerns were raised via its new Driving Standards Speak Up! Portal.
South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust have appointed Simon Ashton as their new Group Chief Executive, taking on executive leadership across both organisations.
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