News: July 2021

NatWest Group helps support over 200 London Ambulance Service apprentices

NatWest Group has agreed apprenticeship funding to help support over 200 London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff wanting to further develop their careers on the frontline.

The funding, made through the apprenticeship levy transfer scheme, will help pay towards apprenticeship courses at our Service for up to four years.

Medics welcome jailing of man who repeatedly assaulted and threatened them

London Ambulance Service paramedics have welcomed the jailing of a man who repeatedly assaulted and threatened them over a number of years.

How you can help us help you as we experience significant demand

In the summer months, demand on our Service has risen significantly – at times to 7,000 and even 8,000 999 calls in a 24 hour period. A usual ‘busy’ day will see our 999 control room teams take around 5,500 calls.

Our teams are working extremely hard, often in very challenging circumstances.

To help us reach patients who need us as quickly as we can, please only call 999 if it’s a serious medical emergency. For urgent medical help when it’s not an emergency, please go to NHS111 online first.

Staying well in the warmer weather – a message from LAS Gold Commander Pauline Cranmer

As the sun comes out and temperatures rise this week and over the weekend– many of us will be looking forward to enjoying the sunshine and fine weather. But please be aware of the dangers of spending too long in the sun and the health risks of hot weather..

Message from London Ambulance Service ahead of the Euro 2020 final

While we hope you enjoy the game – and hopefully a great result – we ask that you are sensible and careful so you don’t need our help. 

Two of Service’s pioneering initiatives recognised at an awards ceremony celebrating excellence in the NHS

The Service’s End of Life Care Team, which provides training to ensure terminally ill people get compassionate care that respects their wishes, was announced as a winner at the NHS Parliamentary Awards today (7 July).

London Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Executive

The Chair of the London Ambulance Service, Heather Lawrence OBE, has today announced the appointment of Daniel Elkeles as the Trust’s new Chief Executive. Daniel, who will join LAS on secondment on 16 August 2021, has significant experience in the NHS and healthcare, and is currently Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust, where he has served for nearly seven years.

London Ambulance Service Chair announces that Chief Executive is to step down

The Chair of London Ambulance Service, Heather Lawrence OBE, has today announced that Garrett Emmerson is to step down from his position as Chief Executive Officer at the end of August.