Welcome to Surrey Ambulance Service Association
Formerly SARA (est. 1993)
A lifelong community for Surrey’s NHS ambulance staff - past and present.
We’re here to support, connect, and honour your service through welfare, social events, and shared history.
Thank you for visiting our SASA Website. The site is still under development with new content and pages being added periodically.
Celebrating Our Shared History. Supporting Each Other Today.
Originally established in 1993 as SARA, the Surrey Ambulance Service Association (SASA) is a welcoming community for former and current NHS ambulance staff across Surrey and Sussex.
We’re here to keep the connections strong, offering support, friendship, and a shared sense of pride in our service. Through welfare support, social gatherings, and the preservation of our ambulance heritage, we honor the past while looking out for one another today.
Who are SASA?
Who Can Join?
Full Membership: NHS Ambulance staff with 5+ years’ service (retired or active)
Associate Membership: NHS Ambulance staff with less than 5 years’ service
Honorary Membership: Widows/Widowers of members
👉 You don't need to be retired to join.
📩 Join Today: Email sarasecretary271@gmail.com
What We Offer
Welfare Support: Dedicated welfare team providing pastoral care and visits
Social Events: Annual reunion, group lunches, afternoon tea and more.
News & Updates: Twice-yearly newsletter and Facebook group
Heritage & Memorabilia: Celebrating our shared history in partnership with Surrey History Centre
Community / Group Talks:We’re always happy to give talks on the history and heritage of the Surrey Ambulance Service to any group with an interest. Get in touch to find our more or arrange a visit.
Our Heritage
From the hum of the first Daimler ambulances in the 1950s, to the evolution of the paramedic role and the brave response during moments like the 7/7 London bombings – our history is rich with dedication, duty, and heart.
For over 75 years, Surrey’s ambulance service has been shaped by the hands and hearts of those who served. We remember not just the milestones, but the moments – the laughter, the teamwork, the quiet pride of a job well done.
View highlights from 1948–2006 in our Heritage Timeline PDF
CONTACT THE SASA TEAM
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President
ldavis1936@icloud.com
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Chairman
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Secretary
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Welfare Lead
d.f.chandler@hotmail.co.uk -
Lead for Memorabilia and Heritage
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Events Lead
carol.burgess@btinternet.com
Send your news: robert.ashton@sky.com
Join us on Socials
Stay Connected
Follow us on Facebook: SASA Group
Send your news: robert.ashton@sky.com
We Look Forward to Welcoming You
SASA is built on fellowship, support, and pride in our shared legacy.
Whether you’ve recently stepped away from the service or are still proudly wearing the uniform, this is your association, your community. A place to reconnect, reflect, and stand together in the spirit of service that has always defined us.
Contact Us
If you would like to know more about SASA, please fill in the contact us form and we will be in touch.
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