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SCAS chief executive to step down after 17 years in charge




South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) chief executive Will Hancock has announced he will step down next year after 17 years in charge.

The early announcement will enable the trust to begin an open recruitment process to allow for a smooth transition of leadership.

In June 2006, Mr Hancock led the merger of four ambulance services covering Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire which established SCAS and has remained at the top of the organisation.

Will Hancock
Will Hancock

Mr Hancock said in a message to staff: “I will be leaving SCAS next year after 17 years of service.

“I am announcing this early so we can commence the process of openly recruiting a new chief executive with as much input from as many people as possible, and so that we have the time to secure the very best person to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.”

During this time, SCAS has transformed from a traditional emergency ambulance service to a modern healthcare provider, guiding patients to the right care through 999, NHS 111 and non-emergency patient transport services.

SCAS has become a key partner of the NHS England and Public Health England by leading the National Pandemic Service which has included the Covid Response Service, Covid-19 clinical assessment, vaccination booking and the Covid Pass among others.

Mr Hancock also leads on mental health and wellbeing, as well as diversity and inclusion, across the UK ambulance sector on behalf of the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives.

He has guided research and work in suicide prevention and the mental and physical wellbeing of ambulance staff and the paramedic profession.

Mr Hancock continued: "It has been an honour and privilege to lead this amazing organisation and I am extremely grateful for all the support I had had from you and so many other incredible colleagues.

"We have seen so much change, growth and development over the years and I am very proud of the role SCAS has played as an innovator in the ambulance sector, as well as the significant relationships I have formed with colleagues and partners across the footprint and beyond on behalf of the organisation."



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