An open letter to London and Londoners from LAS’ new Chief Executive on 999 Day

As the country marks 999 Day, I would like to pay tribute to the dedicated staff and volunteers at London Ambulance Service and to all our emergency services partners who support us in our work. We also remember the ten colleagues who have died from the virus during this pandemic, as well as their families and friends. I am extremely grateful to everyone – from our call handlers and ambulance crews to our fleet teams and corporate staff – who continue to work so hard caring for this city of more than nine million people. We know they’ve worked tirelessly and continue to give their all to Londoners after 20 months of responding to COVID-19 and associated pressures. [Continues]