YORKSHIRE  Ambulance Service NHS Trust has named its new chief executive as Peter Reading.

Mr Reading joined the organisation as interim chief executive in June last year from Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG).

He is described as a "very experienced NHS leader", having worked directly in the NHS or as a management consultant for nearly 40 years, including 24 years as a trust chief executive.

At NLAG, where Mr Reading was chief executive from 2017 until 2023, he led the trust out of double special measures.

Speaking of his appointment, Mr Reading said: "I am so pleased to be able to continue my journey at Yorkshire Ambulance Service, working with the trust's dedicated staff and volunteers.

"Despite the challenging operational pressures we face, I have thoroughly enjoyed my first seven months at the trust and will continue to progress the implementation of our new strategy and provide the very best services we can for our patients and local communities." 

Martin Havenhand, chair of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, added: "I would like to congratulate Peter on his appointment and look forward to working with him in the coming years.

"His extensive NHS leadership experience in complex and challenging organisations is already proving incredibly valuable to the trust."