The London Ambulance Service (LAS), enjoys widespread public support, according to a recent London Assembly Health Committee survey. However, the Committee is keen to ensure transparency of the Service’s decision making and policies.
After a meeting at City Hall today the LAS has agreed to meet the Health Committee on a regular basis so that elected Assembly Members can both support the work of the LAS and raise any concerns.
Dr Onkar Sahota AM, Chair of the Health Committee, said:
'Londoners are rightly proud of the London Ambulance Service which has coped with increasing demand on its services for years.
'We very much welcome the Service’s agreement to meet the committee to discuss any issues and concerns regularly in the future.
'We hope to work together to ensure that all Londoners get the ambulance service they deserve and that the ambulance service in turn is supported in its vital work.'
Notes to editors
- The London Assembly Health Committee’s survey showed 86 per cent of people have confidence in the London Ambulance Service.
- The London Ambulance Service is the busiest ambulance service in the country. In 2017/18, it handled over 1.9 million emergency calls from across London and attended more than 1.2 million incidents.
- Londoners are divided as to whether the Mayor should oversee the ambulance service in the same way he oversees the Met and the London Fire Brigade. 49 per cent of people think he should, with 17 per cent disagreeing and the remainder unsure.
- Dr Onkar Sahota AM, Chair of the Health Committee, is available for interview. See contact details below
- Find out more about the work of London Assembly Health Committee
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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