News: September 2019

“You can learn how to save a life anywhere” Paramedic teaches Inca Trail trekkers life-saving skills 13,000ft above sea level

Paramedic Justin has taught life-saving skills to a group of trekkers at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu to help raise money for the charity British Heart Foundation and raise awareness of the importance of learning life-saving skills.

Trauma surgeon hails London Ambulance Service’s pioneering role in curbing knife violence

One of the country’s leading trauma surgeons has hailed the pioneering role of the London Ambulance Service (LAS) in helping to tackle knife violence which he describes as ‘endemic’ in the capital.

The Service announces new leadership structure to support pioneering strategy

At our Annual Public Meeting today (24 September) we will announce our new leadership structure, implemented on 2 September. 

Eighteen months into the London Ambulance Service’s ambitious strategy to better support the wider NHS by integrating urgent care across the whole capital, the Trust today will announce its new top team.

Emergency services thanked as new statistics reveal extent of abuse

Emergency services heroes will receive a ‘thank you’ for the vital job they do as figures released today reveal the scale of physical and verbal abuse they face in the line of duty.

On Friday (20 September) teams from London Ambulance Service, the Metropolitan Police Service and London Fire Brigade will mark the first ever ‘Awesome Movement Day’ celebration which calls on the public to show appreciation for their work