This article is from South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), and gives information about an upcoming online event about what to do in an emergency:
Sep 15, 2026 | Events-coming, Members e-Bulletin, News, Stakeholder eBulletin
Join South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) and the British Heart Foundation for a free online public talk on Tuesday 20 October at 6:30pm.
Find out how to get the right help when you need it, what happens when you call 999 or 111, and the simple actions you can take to help save a life..
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and hear from experts.
Online and free to attend
Tuesday 20 October
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Please view agenda here: Agena_public talk_what to do in an emergency
Email scas.membership@nhs.net to find out more and book your place.
Please view speaker biographies below.
Biographies
David Drew, Public Governor, Hampshire, Chair
David Drew is a Public Governor representing Hampshire on the Council of Governors at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS), having previously served on the Council. He also serves on Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority.
He brings extensive experience in local government, healthcare and the emergency services, including serving on Hampshire County Council and as a Trustee and former Chair of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. He has also been a Governor at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
David is particularly interested in the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and strengthening collaboration between public services to improve outcomes for local communities.
Jack Ansell, Enhanced Care Paramedic, Operations Manager, Tactical Commander, SCAS
Jack Ansell is a Divisional Community Engagement Manager and paramedic with South Central Ambulance Service. He has experience across frontline operations, ambulance control, specialist operations and operational management, with a particular interest in community response, service development and enhanced pre-hospital care.
Edward Lovelle, Data Scientist, British Heart Foundation
Edward Lovelle is a Data Scientist at the British Heart Foundation working on The Circuit, the UK’s national defibrillator network, where he uses data and analytics to support the visibility, accessibility, and effectiveness of public access defibrillators across the UK. His work helps ambulance services, healthcare organisations, and communities better understand defibrillator coverage and availability, supporting faster responses to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
Alongside his role, Edward is completing a PhD at the University of Warwick exploring inequalities in access to life-saving defibrillators across the UK and linking The Circuit data to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest outcomes. His research examines how factors such as geography, deprivation, and population demographics influence access to emergency response resources and cardiac arrest outcomes. Through both his professional and academic work, Edward is passionate about using data to improve public health, emergency preparedness, and ultimately help save lives.
Liam Saagi, National Strategic Lead for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, Advanced Paramedic, East of England Ambulance Service, East Anglian Air Ambulance
Liam Saagi is an Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care with the East of England Ambulance Service and East Anglian Air Ambulance. He is passionate about improving the response to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and supporting UK ambulance services to become international leaders in resuscitation, with a focus on improving survival while ensuring dignity for those who do not survive.
For the past three years, Liam has served as the national lead for Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest with the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, supporting collaboration, innovation and improvement across the ambulance sector, with a particular focus on reducing inequalities in cardiac arrest outcomes.
Most recently, Liam led a pioneering UK project using live video during 999 calls for cardiac arrest, enabling ambulance clinicians to better support bystanders and rescuers before an ambulance arrives.
Alongside his clinical and leadership roles, Liam has published research in pre-hospital traumatic brain injury and presented his work at national and international conferences. He also volunteers with Suffolk Accident Rescue Service, a BASICS charity, providing enhanced and critical care to patients across Suffolk.
Alan Weir, Staff Governor
Alan Weir is a second-term Staff Governor representing Corporate Services at South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) and Chair of the Membership and Engagement Committee.
Alan has over 25 years of experience in ambulance and pre-hospital care, having worked in a range of clinical, operational and leadership roles across the NHS and voluntary sector. He currently works as Urgent Care Business Manager at SCAS, alongside continuing to practise as a frontline paramedic.
Alan has also contributed to several publications on pre-hospital care, including the First Aid Manual and St John Ambulance Clinical Procedures Manual.
As a Staff Governor, Alan is committed to representing colleagues, strengthening engagement with staff and the public, and supporting improvements in patient care and ambulance services.
