February 2012 – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

27 Feb 2012

‘Act FAST’ if you recognise stroke signs

Londoners are being urged to ‘Act FAST’ if they think someone is suffering a stroke, as the

22 Feb 2012

Service takes part in 2012 Games exercise

Over 40 ambulance staff were involved in a counter terrorist exercise today to test a multi-agency response to an attack on the Underground. The Metropolitan Police Service and Home Office […]

15 Feb 2012

Alcohol recovery centre to reopen to take pressure off A&E departments

As the Prime Minister is set to call for ‘innovative solutions’ to tackle excessive drinking, London Ambulance Service has secured extra funding from NHS London to reopen the alcohol recovery […]

5 Feb 2012

Snowfall sees surge in 999 calls

The number of emergency calls to the London Ambulance Service rose sharply this morning following the snowfall across the capital – and could do so again tomorrow when roads and pavements are expected to be very icy.

3 Feb 2012

Community order for abusive patient

A man who verbally abused and tried to attack a St Helier medic has been sentenced to a six-month community order.

3 Feb 2012

Ambulance service prepares for snowy weekend

‘Please use us wisely and only call 999 with life-threatening emergencies’ – that’s the message from the London Ambulance Service as snow is predicted to hit the capital this weekend.

2 Feb 2012

Staff to perform at opening ceremony

Two talented ambulance men will perform in front of millions during the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games.

1 Feb 2012

Bromley and Chislehurst MP joins ambulance crew for a shift

Bob Neill, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst, visited his local ambulance station in St Pauls Cray on Friday (27 January) and joined a crew for a shift to see for himself how the Service works.

News: February 2012