News Archives - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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 […]

An electric ambulance in front of the London Eye.

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. […]

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 […]

29 Nov 2025

Statement from London Ambulance Service as 999 calls rise 20% in a week

London Ambulance Service Strategic Commander Laurence Cowderoy said: “We are currently extremely busy and for the last two days have received the number of 999 calls more typically seen on […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

11 Nov 2025

London Ambulance Service honours armed forces at Remembrance Day service

London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff members gathered today (Tuesday 11 November) to mark Remembrance Day and commemorate those who gave their lives in war. The LAS Armed Forces network led […]

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 […]

30 Oct 2025

Paramedics call on revellers to enjoy Halloween and Bonfire Night safely as 999 calls rise

Paramedics at London Ambulance Service are calling on revellers to celebrate safely this weekend as the Service prepares for Halloween and Bonfire Night in the capital. October is on course […]

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 […]

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 […]

22 Oct 2025

Clinicians scoop award for teaching school children to save lives

A London Ambulance Service team have won a special recognition award for training nearly 20,000 school pupils in life-saving skills, including CPR and the use of defibrillators. Clinicians Sam Cox, […]

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 […]

17 Oct 2025

London Ambulance Service welcomes His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

London Ambulance Service welcomed His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to its Waterloo headquarters today (17 October) to meet frontline staff and hear more about their experiences of providing […]

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 […]

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