London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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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.

16 Oct 2018

We reveal encouraging new first aid stats and urge people to mark Restart a Heart Day by learning how to save a life

London Ambulance Service is encouraging people to learn how to perform basic lifesaving skills for Restart a Heart Day.

The global day of action on Tuesday 16 October is aiming to encourage as many people as possible to learn skills such as cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use a defibrillator.

10 Oct 2018

World Mental Health Day 2018 – providing patients with the right care to meet and support their needs

On World Mental Health Day 2018, Carly Lynch – our Mental Health Lead – discusses the important work we are doing to help support mental health patients across London.

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70 years of the NHS

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