Alex Londono, Author at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

23 Apr 2026

Senior paramedic races entire Northern Line to prepare for London Marathon

A senior paramedic will take on the London Marathon this weekend after an extraordinary training journey that has seen him run the entire length of the Northern line. Stuart Crichton, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

9 Feb 2026

New specialist paramedics to care for Londoners as demand for mental health support surges

London Ambulance Service is bolstering its response to patients suffering a mental health crisis with a new team of specialists in the capital. The number of patients seen by the […]

30 Jan 2026

Mum and daughter duo urge Londoners to conquer their fears at Charity abseil

A mum and daughter who care for the people of London are calling on brave Londoners to descend from one of the city’s most famous football stadiums to raise money […]

23 Jan 2026

London Ambulance Charity receives boost to install life-saving defibrillators in ‘defib deserts’

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) have got behind a life-saving charity campaign from the London Ambulance Service, donating 18 defibrillators for areas in the capital where they are needed most. […]

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19 Dec 2025

“Party season is no excuse for abuse,” says Chief Paramedic as London Ambulance Service braces for surge in drug and alcohol-related 999 calls

Two violent attacks on ambulance crews every day in December Staff subjected to three verbal attacks or threats a day during festive season Paramedic: “unique cruelty in being met with […]

5 Dec 2025

“Mum, I need an ambulance”: Teenager with collapsed lungs trains classmates in life-saving skills

A teenager who stopped breathing when his lungs collapsed has helped to train his classmates in the life-saving skills which saved his life. Earlier this year, mum Donna Rosenwould collected […]

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3 Dec 2025

“Please get vaccinated”: Paramedics ask Londoners to follow flu advice following busiest ever November

Paramedics at London Ambulance Service are calling on all Londoners who are eligible to get vaccinated against flu to help the Service care for patients with the most life-threatening emergencies. […]

28 Nov 2025

London Ambulance Service boosts its fleet with upgraded ambulances to better care for patients

Upgraded ambulances with new design features to improve patient comfort and to help clinicians move people more easily during treatment are joining London Ambulance Service’s fleet ahead of winter. The […]

27 Nov 2025

Making every minute count: London Ambulance Service wins HSJ award

London Ambulance Service has won a prestigious 2025 Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award for an initiative that helps crews get on the road faster at the start of their shift. […]

17 Nov 2025

‘Inspirational’ apprenticeship manager wins Mayor of London award for breaking down barriers for local communities

An apprenticeship manager at London Ambulance Service has won a prestigious Mayor of London award for developing accessible apprenticeship programmes for people in the capital. Darren Avery received the Inspirational […]

7 Nov 2025

£22m investment for new ambulance facilities in east London to meet the needs of a growing population

London Ambulance Service is building new facilities in east London to ensure that the care it provides to the area’s growing population is fit for the future. Once completed, the […]

28 Oct 2025

NHS invests £6 million to strengthen response to terrorist attacks with new state-of-the-art training facilities

A brand new, cutting-edge facility where ambulance teams across England can train for disasters – from building collapses to airplane crashes or terror attacks – has opened following a £5.9 […]

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