THE chairman of an ambulance Trust has stepped down after just one year.
Richard Foster has been chairman of South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.
Richard, who joined SECAmb in April 2017, has been advised that he will need to undergo major surgery in the near future.
This, combined with the on-going demands of his other commitments, means that he feels he is unable to devote the time that is necessary to the Trust during its continuing period of improvement.
Richard said: “I am tendering my resignation with deep regret.
“It has been a difficult decision but I feel it is the right decision for myself and for the Trust at this time.”
SECAmb Chief Executive Daren Mochrie said: “On behalf of the Trust, I would like to thank Richard for his contribution during the past 12 months.
“We wish him well, both for his forthcoming surgery and for the future as well.”
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