The Bishop of London appointed Ambassador for Air Ambulances UK

Air Ambulances UK has announced the appointment of The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, the esteemed Bishop of London, as Ambassador. In this significant role, Bishop Sarah will lend her support and influential voice to raise awareness for the life-saving missions of air ambulance charities across the United Kingdom.

With a distinguished career in healthcare and a commitment to public service, Bishop Sarah brings a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to her role as an Ambassador for Air Ambulances UK. Her involvement is set to significantly strengthen the charity’s support for the indispensable work carried out by air ambulance charities across the UK.

Before Bishop Sarah’s ordination as a bishop, she served as Chief Nursing Officer for England and was later ordained as a deacon in 2001. Her dedication to healthcare and her invaluable contributions were recognised with a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 2005 for her services to nursing and midwifery.

The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally DBE said:

“I am deeply honoured to join Air Ambulances UK as an Ambassador. The vital work performed by air ambulance charities serves as a lifeline in critical moments. I am committed to utilising my role to amplify awareness and garner support for these essential services that play a pivotal role in saving lives.”

As an Ambassador for Air Ambulances UK, Bishop Sarah’s involvement will concentrate on raising public awareness and championing the remarkable work carried out by air ambulance charities across the UK.

Simmy Akhtar, Air Ambulances UK CEO said:

“We are delighted to welcome Bishop Sarah as an Ambassador for Air Ambulances UK. Her unparalleled commitment to public service and healthcare makes her an invaluable addition to our vision. Bishop Sarah’s involvement will undoubtedly enhance the ability of air ambulance charities to continue their life-saving work and improve patient outcomes.”

“Air Ambulances UK look forward to working with Bishop Sarah and is thankful that with her support we will help air ambulance charities to save even more lives and improve patient outcomes.” 

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