Sara Thomson, Author at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

6 Jun 2025

Teenage cardiac arrest survivor encourages Londoners to learn how to save a life

Teenage cardiac arrest survivor encourages Londoners to learn how to save a life A teenager whose life was saved by strangers while Christmas shopping is backing London Ambulance Service’s […]

3 Jun 2025

Irish paramedic follows in her grandfather’s footsteps by joining London Ambulance Service

A paramedic has followed in her grandfather’s footsteps by travelling from Ireland to work for London Ambulance Service. Although Samantha Sanson was just 11-years-old when her granddad – John Monaghan […]

30 May 2025

Cardiac arrest survivor signs up for London Ambulance Charity walk

A man who beat the odds to survive a cardiac arrest is the first person to sign up for this year’s London Ambulance Charity annual fundraising walk. Rob Hutt, then […]

27 May 2025

London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance pioneer treatment for cardiac arrest patients

For the first time in the UK, paramedics at London Ambulance Service are part of a team bringing a pioneering life-saving treatment to the streets of the capital. The Service […]

2 May 2025

VE Day 2025: London Ambulance Service launches appeal to get UK’s only wartime ambulance on the road again

London Ambulance Service has launched a fundraising appeal to get the only wartime ambulance known to have survived the Blitz back on the road again. The remarkable Clements Talbot ambulance, […]

25 Apr 2025

London Ambulance Service senior paramedic warns runners to focus on fun rather than finish times

London Ambulance Service’s strategic commander is urging runners to adjust their pace as temperatures rise for this weekend’s marathon. Thousands of runners are expected to tackle the 26.2 mile route […]

2 Apr 2025

Former ambulance man is guest of honour at 60th anniversary celebration

A 93-year-old former ambulance attendant raised the flag at a special anniversary celebration to commemorate 60 years since London Ambulance Service was formed. Ron Davis attended a ceremony at the […]

27 Mar 2025

Mum reunited with ambulance crew after devastating stroke

A mum-of-two who was told she may never walk again after a stroke has been reunited with the London Ambulance Service crew that saved her life. Jess Shah, 45, had […]

21 Mar 2025

Top apprenticeship employer London Ambulance Service offers first pharmacy technician trainee role

The UK’s first ambulance pharmacy technician apprentice is just days away from completing her registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Mahrukh Jaffar started her apprenticeship with London Ambulance Service two […]

4 Feb 2025

I survived cancer three times and it inspired me to join ambulance service and save others

An emergency medical technician at London Ambulance Service who has beaten the odds and survived cancer three times says she is dedicated to giving back to the NHS that has […]

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8 Jan 2025

Call the Midwife documentary features London Ambulance Service crew who saved baby’s life

A clinician who helped to save the life of a mother and baby features in a moving new documentary on BBC iPlayer to promote the launch of the new series […]

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7 Jan 2025

Seven London ambulance workers abused a day – violence at highest rate ever recorded

Attacks on crews and call handlers at London Ambulance Service have increased by more than 10 per cent in the last year. The shocking new figures show that there are […]

30 Dec 2024

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

London Ambulance Service is making final preparations for one of its busiest nights of the year as London welcomes in 2025. There will be more than 50 extra ambulances on […]

16 Dec 2024

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

Saltburn star Rosamund Pike has described her night shift with two London Ambulance Service paramedics as “riveting and insightful.” The acclaimed actor joined the ambulance crew last year to prepare […]

5 Nov 2024

London paramedic volunteers for rescue mission in Bosnia

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who volunteered to help train a Bosnian search and rescue team ended up on a real mission when disaster struck in the country. Marc Lister, […]

21 Jul 2024

Chief Executive statement as 999 calls increase by 60%

Daniel Elkeles, Chief Executive of London Ambulance Service, said: “We are still facing huge pressure on our services after the global IT outage and the hottest day of the year […]

27 Dec 2023

Selfless paramedic left speechless after Christmas surprise

A paramedic at London Ambulance Service who has delivered thousands of Christmas presents to sick children was given a surprise visit to meet his Manchester United heroes. For more than […]

28 Sep 2022

Inspirational paramedic overwhelmed after winning top award

A long-serving paramedic at London Ambulance Service (LAS) was surprised by his family on stage after winning the top award at an emotional Annual Public Meeting last night. The audience […]

28 Sep 2022

Protecting those who are protecting you – new safety measures for ambulance crews

London Ambulance Service (LAS) has invested over £3million to fit its ambulances with an upgraded and comprehensive crew safety system to deter violence and aggression against staff and volunteers, and […]

8 Sep 2022

Reason to run – the cousin of paramedic Mark Pell inspired to race in his memory

The cousin of London Ambulance Service motorcycle paramedic Mark Pell, who tragically died earlier this year, is running a series of races in his memory. Zoe Hancock’s beloved cousin Mark, […]

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