June 2010 – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

30 Jun 2010

‘Inspirational’ Peggy leaves MBE to ambulance museum

The first female chief ambulance officer has left her treasured MBE medal to London Ambulance Service museum in her will.

27 Jun 2010

Prestigious health award for staff support scheme

The London Ambulance Service has been commended for a scheme in which staff help their colleagues through stressful situations at a national awards ceremony supported by the Department of Health.

27 Jun 2010

Hottest day sees surge in ambulance demand

Londoners are being urged to take extra care as the warm weather continues this week.

23 Jun 2010

Emergency calls up by 43 per cent following England v Slovenia clash

Following England’s final group game of the World Cup, the London Ambulance Service saw a huge increase in demand on the 999 system. From the final whistle on Wednesday until 2am on Thursday morning, the Service saw the number of emergency calls increase by 43 per cent.

22 Jun 2010

Londoners continue to receive fast ambulance response

Ambulance staff are continuing to provide a fast response to seriously ill and injured patients in the capital and giving them better care and treatment.

20 Jun 2010

Ceremony recognises exceptional staff

The London Ambulance Service recently recognised exceptional members of staff during a special ceremony, which was attended by 250 people including former patients.

18 Jun 2010

London Ambulance Service sees big rise in 999 calls after England v Algeria clash

Calls to the London Ambulance Service peaked at 40 per cent above normal, after England’s World Cup game against Algeria on Friday (18 June).

14 Jun 2010

London Ambulance Service sees increase in 999 calls following England clash

Following England’s opening World Cup game against the USA, calls to the London Ambulance Service peaked at 37 per cent above normal in the hours after the game.

14 Jun 2010

Emergency system receives ‘Excellence’ award

The London Ambulance Service has become the first ambulance trust in the country to gain a prestigious government award.

8 Jun 2010

Ambulance Service expects big increase in 999 calls during the World Cup

As the capital gets ready to embrace World Cup fever, the London Ambulance Service is urging people to stay safe during a summer of football.

News: June 2010