25 Oct 2018

HRH Prince Charles launches pioneering mental health car at London Ambulance Service

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCE CHARLES visited London Ambulance Service today to meet frontline crews, call handlers and those working behind the scenes to respond to 999 and NHS 111 calls across the capital. 

The Royal visit comes as the UK’s busiest ambulance service launches its pioneering resource for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.

As part of his tour, His Royal Highness met specialist nurses working with paramedics to form a new team, dedicated to responding to 999 calls to patients with mental health problems – the first team of its kind in the country.