2026 - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

17 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service staff honoured at awards ceremony with special VIP guest

The achievements of staff at London Ambulance Service were celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony in London recently. More than 1,300 colleagues were nominated and recognised for their hard work […]

17 Apr 2026

Make waves this summer and join Dragon Boat Racing to help save lives

London Ambulance Charity is calling on adventurous Londoners to swap dry land for an unforgettable afternoon on the water when its annual Dragon Boat Race returns this summer. Set against […]

13 Apr 2026

From the frontline to the finish line: emergency responder completes third Half Marathon in full response gear

An emergency responder at London Ambulance Service has completed his third London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise vital funds for charity. For the third year running, Chris Newman finished the […]

9 Apr 2026

Because I really love my mum, I made sure I knew how to call 999

A six-year-old girl who dialled 999 when her mum suffered a life-threatening bleed on the brain has been honoured alongside her younger sister by London Ambulance Service. Carole, 36, collapsed […]

8 Apr 2026

Brave Chelsea Pensioner takes on birthday challenge from football stadium for charity

A brave army veteran was among 50 thrill-seekers who stepped off the top of Tottenham Hotspur Football Stadium to raise nearly £18,000 for London Ambulance Charity. On the day of […]

2 Apr 2026

School’s out! But at London Ambulance Service the life-saving lessons never stop

Paramedics at London Ambulance Service have been teaching families how to save lives at London Zoo. The hands-on sessions are part of the Service’s London Lifesavers scheme, which aims to […]

1 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service reaches the sickest patients in the fastest times for over four years

Performance data for the 2025/26 year shows that London Ambulance Service has achieved its fastest response times since the height of the Covid pandemic, despite a surge in the number […]

27 Mar 2026

Pedal Power: London Ambulance Service paramedic named as one of the most inspirational cyclists

A London Ambulance Service paramedic has been named as one of the most inspirational cyclists in the capital, with one of the city’s famous rental bikes named in her honour. […]

James Johnson shares a media update to press at a Hatzola Ambulance station.

25 Mar 2026

London Ambulance Service loans ambulances to Jewish community following devastating arson attack

London Ambulance Service loaned four ambulances to Jewish voluntary ambulance service Hatzola at a poignant handover event in north-west London yesterday (24 March) following the devastating arson attack. Hours after […]

20 Mar 2026

“Without help my family would be without a father”: Cardiac arrest survivor braves descent from Tottenham Stadium for charity

A father-of-three who survived a cardiac arrest has taken on a thrilling descent from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with his daughter to raise money for the London Ambulance Charity. Rob Schofield, 59, […]

17 Mar 2026

London Ambulance Service social worker responding to 999 calls featured in national campaign

The only social worker responding to 999 calls as part of an ambulance service has been featured in a national campaign marking World Social Work Day. David Russell is a […]

Sadiq Khan meets LAS staff Resilience Hub East

16 Mar 2026

Paramedics’ plea to cut road deaths as London Ambulance Service backs Mayor’s safety plan

London Ambulance Service hosted the Mayor of London and Transport for London as they launched a new plan to cut the number of deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s […]

Ambulance windscreen smashed in attack by patient.

11 Mar 2026

Harrowing moment medical technician feared patient could kill him revisited on BBC’s Crimewatch

A London Ambulance Service Emergency Medical Technician has revealed he feared a patient could kill him and his crewmate during a violent attack, in a new episode of BBC’s Crimewatch. […]

10 Mar 2026

Rosamund Pike tells Radio 2 listeners about her night with London Ambulance Service

Saltburn star Rosamund Pike has revealed her night shift with London Ambulance Service paramedics was “slightly more involved” than she anticipated and gave her hands-on experience of life in NHS […]

6 Mar 2026

Driving change: London Ambulance Service celebrates first female mechanic

London Ambulance Service is celebrating its first female mechanic this International Women’s Day – a trailblazer who is helping keep the capital’s life-saving fleet on the road. Charlotte Stanford, 38, […]

Reverend Stephen Maclean stood by a public-access defibrillator.

3 Mar 2026

London Ambulance Service installs 30 defibrillators in neighbourhoods ready to save lives

London Ambulance Service has installed 30 additional defibrillators in a bid to eliminate ‘defibs deserts’ in the capital. The London Ambulance Charity’s Heart Starters campaign is installing 200 defibrillators in 150 neighbourhoods […]

27 Feb 2026

Ministerial visit showcases ‘green’ vehicle fleet powering the country’s busiest ambulance service

London Ambulance Service welcomed Aviation, Maritime and Decarbonisation Minister Keir Mather MP to its Waterloo Road HQ yesterday (Thursday) to see the variety of electric vehicles used to care for […]

18 Feb 2026

From London’s 999 control room to heart-stopping descent: Lifelong Spurs fan takes leap to raise money for charity

A senior member of the 999 call handling team and lifelong Tottenham Hotspur supporter is stepping off the top of his beloved team’s stadium as part of a charity campaign […]

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13 Feb 2026

Will you get hearts beating this Valentine’s Day? Paramedics call on Londoners to save a life as figures reveal almost 40 people’s hearts could stop on this day for romance

Senior paramedics are calling on Londoners to be ready to give the gift of life to the people they love this Valentine’s Day by learning resuscitation skills and how to […]

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12 Feb 2026

Ministerial visit showcases award-winning apprenticeship scheme that kickstarted thousands of careers at the country’s busiest ambulance service

London Ambulance Service welcomed James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to its training facilities in west London today (Thursday) as the country marks National Apprenticeship Week. During the […]

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