Sara Thomson, Author at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

24 Apr 2026

Marathon for my mum: daughter runs London Marathon after paramedics save her life

A woman will be running the marathon on Sunday in honour of the London Ambulance Service paramedics who saved her mother’s life after she suffered a cardiac arrest. Catherine Blazye […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

3 Feb 2026

London Ambulance Service midwife reflects on “humbling” relief mission in hurricane-hit Jamaica

A midwife from London Ambulance Service has returned from a six-week humanitarian mission in Jamaica, where she helped care for pregnant women and new born babies. Deploying after disaster Camella […]

28 Jan 2026

“You never stop caring” – London Ambulance Service innovation shortlisted for two awards

London Ambulance Service has been shortlisted for two HSJ awards for a digital innovation that allows paramedics to see patient outcomes after hospital handover for the first time in the […]

18 Dec 2025

Dramatic delivery to joyful reunion: baby Luca meets London Ambulance Service crew

Dramatic delivery to joyful reunion: baby Luca meets London Ambulance Service crew A grateful family has visited the London Ambulance Service crew who helped to deliver baby Luca in the […]

10 Dec 2025

All we want for Christmas is… RESPECT: London Ambulance Service reveals shocking levels of violence and abuse

More than half of ambulance crews in London have experienced physical violence in the last year. Shocking figures released by London Ambulance Service today show that 53 per cent of […]

9 Dec 2025

Mum of teenage cardiac arrest survivor to give reading at London Ambulance Charity’s carol service

The mother of a teenage cardiac arrest survivor and one of the stars of the BBC One documentary series Ambulance will be among the readers at London Ambulance Charity’s first-ever […]

2 Dec 2025

Two weeks to go ‘til London Ambulance Charity’s first Christmas carols

There are now just two weeks until the London Ambulance Charity’s first ever Christmas carol service. Together in Song will take place on Tuesday 16 December at the historic St […]

27 Nov 2025

Cycle paramedic leads London Ambulance Service to win national award

A cycle paramedic at London Ambulance Service has won a national award for leading his team’s trail-blazing efforts to cut carbon emissions and reduce medical waste. Paramedic Allan Woodhouse was […]

25 Nov 2025

Three weeks to go: paramedic calls on capital to join London Ambulance Charity carol service

With just three weeks to go until the London Ambulance Charity’s first Christmas carol service, a paramedic is urging people to book tickets and help save lives. The Together in […]

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