Sara Thomson, Author at London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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 […]

19 Nov 2025

Countdown to Christmas: join London Ambulance Charity carol service and help save lives

There are just four weeks to go until the London Ambulance Charity’s first ever Christmas carol service. Londoners are being urged to grab the last remaining tickets to show their […]

14 Nov 2025

Decades of dedication: colleagues celebrate a total of 1,700 years at London Ambulance Service

The extraordinary commitment of 70 colleagues at London Ambulance Service has been celebrated at a moving Celebration of Service event in central London yesterday (13 November). Colleagues from across the […]

23 Oct 2025

London Ambulance Service leader named in HSJ’s most influential list

The Chief Financial Officer of London Ambulance Service has been recognised for his impact on healthcare, as he’s named one of the 50 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic […]

21 Oct 2025

Inspirational London Ambulance Service paramedic shares story on BBC See Hear

A paramedic who has spent more than 26 years caring for Londoners has shared his extraordinary story on BBC Two’s See Hear. In the latest episode of the world’s longest-running […]

16 Oct 2025

London Ambulance Charity hits target to fund 200 life-saving defibrillators in the capital

Communities across London will have better access to life-saving defibrillators as the Mayor of London donates £150,000 to the London Ambulance Charity. The huge donation – on Restart a Heart […]

3 Oct 2025

Hymns to heartbeats: London Ambulance Charity Christmas carol service to raise money for defibs

As ambulance crews prepare for another tough winter, the London Ambulance Charity is spreading some comfort and joy with the announcement of its first Christmas carol service. Together in Song […]

28 Sep 2025

Double triumph for London Ambulance Service at national awards night

London Ambulance Service is celebrating a double triumph, winning two top awards for its trailblazing approach to recruiting and developing its people. The Service won the accolades for the ‘best […]

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