Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Rob Ashford is set to retire in March 2023 from EEAST after 34 years working for the ambulance service.
“Wow… where should I start, I joined the London Ambulance Service on PTS in January 1989, progressing on to A&E in 1990.
I then progressed through various managerial posts up to Deputy Chief Ambulance Officer. I have had the opportunity to work for a number of Ambulance Trusts and even had a brief spell in the independent sector.
I have now decided after what will be just over 34 years to retire. I will be leaving EEAST on the 31st of March 2023.
This was always going to be a very difficult decision having given so many years to the service. However, I now want to spend more time with my family whilst exploring other opportunities.
I have gained so many dear friends in that time and I hope I have positively impacted on many lives. I will miss a number of you very much but will take so many happy memories with me.
It’s great to have started my career in PTS and being able to retire in a PTS role, I will do all I can in my remaining time to help bring PTS into a more sustainable position.
During my last 3 and a half months I will naturally have the opportunity to say a few thank you’s and also goodbyes.
I am thankful for my career and if there is one thing I can advise it’s don’t stop caring.”
Published 8th December 2022