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Busiest night of the year for 999 ambulance staff in London

London Ambulance Service is gearing up for the busiest night of the year as the capital welcomes in 2018. Thousands of revellers will be partying the night away across the […]

While you’re tucking into your turkey this Christmas, medics will be out saving lives

On Christmas Day, while most Londoners will be tucking into their turkey and spending quality time with their loved ones, about 700 ambulance staff and 85 control room staff will […]

Baby girl named after call handler who delivered her

A couple have named their baby after the London Ambulance Service call handler who helped to deliver her. When Chloe Kusander-Lown, 34, went into labour she thought she would have […]

Extra ambulance crews on duty as Service braces itself for ‘mad Friday’

Ambulance crews and control room staff are expecting to respond to 43 per cent more alcohol related incidents this Friday (15 December) on what is expected to be one of the busiest party nights of the year.

While office staff finish work early and head out for Christmas celebrations – extra ambulance crews and control room staff will be signing on for duty to manage the expected surge in demand.

Archbishop praises ambulance service after ‘year of atrocities’

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby visited ambulance staff to hear their experiences following this year’s terrorist attacks.

Police award brave ambulance man

The medic who took charge of the ambulance response at the London Bridge terror attack as gun shots were fired, has been commended for his bravery.

Over 1,300 years serving London

Ambulance crews, control room and support staff were recognised on Thursday 23 November at a special ceremony to celebrate more than 1,300 years’ of caring for the capital.

Ambulance staff pay tribute to King’s Cross fire victims 30 years on

A London Ambulance Service paramedic has reflected on what it was like to treat patients at the King’s Cross Station fire ahead of the 30th anniversary of the tragedy this […]

Paramedic shortlisted for Air Ambulance Paramedic of the Year

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who helped coordinate the response to three terrorist attacks has been shortlisted as Air Ambulance Paramedic of the Year. Bill Leaning, 52, is a finalist […]

Ambulance service comes together to remember the fallen

London Ambulance Service’s ceremonial unit will join members of the armed forces, political leaders and the royal family to pay their respects to all those who lost their lives. As […]

Ambulance service stands with Croydon community to commemorate tram crash

Ambulance first responders who treated those injured in the Croydon tram crash will join the community to remember all of those affected. Paramedic Team Leader Terry Healy, who has worked […]

Prime Minister praises bravery of ambulance staff

Ambulance crews and call takers have been honoured at Downing Street for their response to the terror attacks in London and the Grenfell Tower fire.

The 25 London Ambulance Service staff were joined by medics from the North West for the reception hosted by Prime Minister Theresa May.

Medics reunited with premature twins they helped to safely deliver

Two medics who helped deliver premature twins have been reunited with the baby boys.

Paramedic Chris New-Tolley – who had never delivered a baby before – and ambulance crew member Rashed Khan met up with Tatiana Leduc and babies Winston and Leonard following their births in January.

Ambulance crews prepare for Notting Hill Carnival

London Ambulance Service is stepping up its preparations for Notting Hill Carnival, and encouraging Londoners to stay safe this bank holiday weekend. Around 160 frontline and control room staff will […]

We reveal the top London boroughs for alcohol-related incidents

London Ambulance Service has revealed which London boroughs see the highest number of alcohol-related incidents as part of its #NotAnAmbulance campaign. The campaign, which encourages people to look after their […]

London Ambulance Service marks 100,000 followers milestone

London Ambulance Service has today (15 August) reached 100,000 followers on Twitter – making it the most popular NHS Trust account in the UK. The @Ldn_Ambulance account was set up […]

Paramedic mugged by moped gang in London’s West End

Thieves on mopeds mounted a crowded pavement in the West End to steal a phone out of the hand of a London Ambulance Service cycle paramedic while she was on […]