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29 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service breaks record for busiest ever week during the heatwave

London Ambulance Service faced its busiest ever week during last week’s heatwave with an unpreceded number of 999 calls and patients treated, surpassing the peak of the Covid pandemic. The […]

27 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service records busiest day in its history as extreme heat pushes 999 demand to record levels

London Ambulance Service answered the highest number of 999 calls in its history on Friday as the capital continued to endure extreme heat. Call handlers took 8,869 emergency calls during […]

26 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service urges Londoners to cheer on the Three Lions safely

Senior paramedics at London Ambulance Service are urging fans in London to enjoy England’s final group game tomorrow safely. New figures show a 50% surge in 999 calls and an […]

25 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service responds to record number of life-threatening emergencies

London Ambulance Service has recorded its highest ever number of life-threatening emergencies as temperatures soared across the capital. Ambulance crews responded to a record 642 Category 1 calls yesterday (24 […]

24 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service puts 400 extra crews on the road this week as temperatures soar

London Ambulance Service has put more than 400 extra ambulance crews on the road this week as temperatures are forecast to reach the high 30s across the capital. Emergency calls […]

19 Jun 2026

From father to son: 30 years of service honoured this Father’s Day

A paramedic has followed his father into a career on the frontline at London Ambulance Service, with the pair sharing more than 30 years of combined service this Father’s Day. […]

16 Jun 2026

MPs learn life-saving skills at London Ambulance Service HQ

London Ambulance Service welcomed five cross-party MPs to its Waterloo Road HQ this month (4 June) for a first-hand insight into how the UK’s busiest ambulance service operates and to […]

15 Jun 2026

“I thought she was dead”: Husband saves wife after she suffers cardiac arrest at home

A husband’s quick-thinking saved his wife when she suffered a cardiac arrest at their home in Sutton. Chris’s wife, Kat, was in the bathroom when she collapsed and her heart […]

12 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service invites families to learn how to save a life during the summer holidays

Staff at London Ambulance Service are holding an exciting Summer Open Day Event by the London Eye during the summer holidays (21st August) to teach members of the public how […]

9 Jun 2026

Man who cheated death twice inspires 21 family members to learn how to save a life

A cardiac arrest survivor saved by crews at London Ambulance Service has inspired 21 family members to learn CPR and lifesaving skills. Tony Walsh had spent a busy few days […]

3 Jun 2026

National award for London Ambulance Service innovation improving patient care

A groundbreaking London Ambulance Service app helping paramedics learn from patient outcomes and improve care has won a major national healthcare award. The My Clinical Feedback app won the Driving […]

2 Jun 2026

Paramedics plea for Londoners to step up and help save lives this September

Paramedics are calling on Londoners to pull on their walking boots and take on an unforgettable challenge to help save lives across the capital. The London Life Hike, organised by the […]

27 May 2026

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

Paramedics at London Ambulance Service are urging Londoners to only call 999 in life-threatening emergencies as 999 calls reach levels last seen during the peak of the pandemic. Call handlers […]

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26 May 2026

“Help us give people the best chance of survival:” Paramedics call on Londoners to make a splash and fund defibrillators for local communities

Paramedics are urging Londoners to help them install life-saving defibrillators by taking part in the London Ambulance Charity’s Dragon Boat Race. The community resuscitation team at London Ambulance Service, who took […]

21 May 2026

10-year-old boy saves mum’s life with 999 call as she suffers a stroke

A 10-year-old boy who called 999 when his mum suffered a stroke at home has thanked the London Ambulance paramedics and call handler for coming to their aid at a […]

18 May 2026

London Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Operating Officer

London Ambulance Service has appointed Craig Harman as Chief Operating Officer at a crucial time for the capital’s emergency care system. Craig will oversee the day-to-day running of the country’s […]

11 May 2026

London Ambulance Service Chief Executive named in prestigious HSJ Top 50 leaders list

The Chief Executive of London Ambulance Service has been named in the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 NHS leaders list. Jason Killens KAM has been in post for less than […]

8 May 2026

Paramedic who responded to Hainault sword attack invited to Royal Garden Party

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who faced a sword-wielding attacker while responding to the Hainault tragedy is attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace today (8 May). Lachlan Allan […]

5 May 2026

Deaf Awareness Week: “You’ve shown me what’s possible” – medic thanks mentor

A deaf London Ambulance Service medic has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor in a heartfelt thank you for his support. Emergency Medical Technician Zoe Cox has […]

28 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service worker commended after confronting knifeman

A member of staff at London Ambulance Service has received a Chief Executive’s commendation after risking his life to rescue two women threatened by a knifeman. Luke Rapela, who works […]

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