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News: 2024

Sharing stories from our team, community and the patients who use our services.

Featured image for Director of Ambulance Operations recognised in the New Year Honours List
30 Dec 2024

Director of Ambulance Operations recognised in the New Year Honours List

Announcements
Featured image for Ambulance crews prepare for busiest night of the year on New Year’s Eve
30 Dec 2024

Ambulance crews prepare for busiest night of the year on New Year’s Eve

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London Lifesavers event at Neasden Temple
27 Dec 2024

Londoners urged to make New Year resolution to help more than 12,000 people who will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025

Campaigns
Featured image for Paramedics delight sick children with Christmas presents at Croydon University Hospital
24 Dec 2024

Paramedics delight sick children with Christmas presents at Croydon University Hospital

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Londoners are being urged to celebrate safely, look after themselves and only use 999 in serious medical emergencies.
19 Dec 2024

‘Look after yourself, take care and use 999 wisely’ – London Ambulance Service appeals to Londoners as festive celebrations ramp up

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Paramedic James in uniform with his body warn camera
18 Dec 2024

Video captures moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic

Campaigns
Featured image for “Riveting and insightful” – film star’s verdict after joining ambulance crew for night shift
16 Dec 2024

“Riveting and insightful” – film star’s verdict after joining ambulance crew for night shift

Campaigns
Featured image for Tow truck cardiac arrest survivor thanks heroes who saved his life
13 Dec 2024

Tow truck cardiac arrest survivor thanks heroes who saved his life

Campaigns
Wes Streeting, Amanda Pritchard and Karin Smyth listen to Clinical Hub calls.
11 Dec 2024

London Ambulance Service welcomes health secretary and NHSE chief to outline preparations for challenging winter ahead

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Shyr-Nai in her uniform at the home of patient.
5 Dec 2024

International Volunteer Day: BBC Ambulance star reveals how volunteering changed her life

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Patrick Mann patient reunion
3 Dec 2024

Father-of-two thanks medics and prepares for third Christmas since he ‘cheated death’

Campaigns
London Ambulance Service CTM Gary Edwards
2 Dec 2024

Paramedic recalls terrifying London Bridge attack in BBC Ambulance and how it changed his career

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Farah during the patient reunion with call handler Matt who she spoke to
29 Nov 2024

Brave child who rang 999 when her baby brother was burned reunited with call handler who sent help

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Featured image for Help paramedics put smiles on children’s faces with presents this Christmas
28 Nov 2024

Help paramedics put smiles on children’s faces with presents this Christmas

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A close up of a fast-response car with an ambulance on blue lights in the background.
26 Nov 2024

London Ambulance Service bolsters emergency care in preparation for winter

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Astrid and Lydia in their ambulance uniforms responding to life-threatening emergencies.
21 Nov 2024

Under pressure: final episode of BBC Ambulance reveals the stress on NHS when 999 calls rise

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Ambulance in snow
19 Nov 2024

Ambulance Chief Medical Officer calls on Londoners to stay safe as temperatures plunge in the capital

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Paramedic Thomas joins the rest of the cast on the BBC Radio 4 'Best Medicine' cast for a photo.
19 Nov 2024

Paramedic joins BBC Radio 4 comedy show panel to make the serious case for defibrillators

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Paramedic Rob Aldous
15 Nov 2024

Night shift pressures shine spotlight on staff’s strength in times of adversity and compassion of clinicians

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14 Nov 2024

Inspirational mother who suffered traumatic birth amongst those running for ambulance crews at London Marathon

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