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We thank partners helping us get double the usual number of ambulances out responding to patients in the capital

At the Stagecoach Bus Garage in east London a number of organisations are supporting the Service in preparation and installation of 62 brand new ambulances – which will take place over five days.

Before the Covid-19 outbreak, the Service would usually have capacity to make two new vehicles road-ready each week – well below the figure of 62.

As well as these brand new vehicles, we are kitting out and carrying out final preparations on 54 second-hand vehicles which we’ve brought in from a variety of sources across the country. We are also re-fitting 50 of our existing non-emergency response vehicles which are being prepared so they can be used for frontline emergency response to patients in need.

The hard work and support of these businesses and organisations means we can increase our fleet of ambulance from around 470 – of which usually around 300-350 are available and road-worthy – to more than 600.

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service.

We announce ground-breaking partnership with the AA to keep frontline ambulance crews moving

The AA has partnered with London Ambulance Service to provide additional expert support to help the Service keep clinicians on the road responding to Londoners in need during the coronavirus epidemic.

A message from Chair of the London Ambulance Service Trust Board, Heather Lawrence OBE

The Chair’s message to Londoners covers our response to the coronavirus pandemic and what the public can do to help us.

“Please help us to help you — only call 999 as a last resort”

This week our Chief Executive Garrett Emmerson wrote a piece in the Evening Standard about our Service’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, how the public can help us to help them and his pride in the incredible work our staff are doing on the frontline each and every day.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit our Integrated Urgent Care Centre for south east London

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the London Ambulance Service 111 control room in Croydon on Thursday 19 March to meet staff who have been taking NHS 111 calls from the public, and thank them for the vital work they are doing.

We ask public to help us help them after busiest ever days in our 999 control rooms

In a week where our control rooms have experienced the busiest days in our history, we are calling on Londoners to use the right healthcare resources to get the care they need and help us to help them.

Our volunteer Emergency Responders get vital boost to save lives

Volunteers who respond to life-threatening emergencies for London Ambulance Service have been given three new response cars to help save lives in the capital.

Latest information on COVID-19 (coronavirus)

Get the latest information from the NHS, Public Health England and the Department of Health regarding the COVID-19 virus, known as ‘coronavirus’.

Volunteer emergency responder living with ovarian cancer calls on women to be aware of the symptoms

A woman who volunteers her time responding to emergency calls for London Ambulance Service is sharing her story of ovarian cancer to encourage women to recognise the symptoms.

Service announces new appointments to senior leadership team

London Ambulance Service has today announced the appointment of two non-executive directors to support the Board building a world-class ambulance service.

Service appoints Syma Dawson as Director of Corporate Governance

London Ambulance Service today announced that Syma Dawson will join the Trust as its new Director of Corporate Governance.

Mobile mental health unit expands London-wide to help improve care for patients

For 12 weeks, five cars staffed by mental health nurses from NHS trusts around the capital and paramedics from London Ambulance Service will treat the physical and mental health needs of patients together.

London Ambulance Service statement – incident in Streatham, south London

Graham Norton, London Ambulance Service Strategic Commander: “We were called at 1.58pm today (2 February) to reports of an incident in Streatham High Road. “We worked closely with the other […]

We release new stats on cardiac arrests showing survival rates outside of hospital reach all time high

The proportion of people surviving a cardiac arrest that happens outside of hospital has reached its highest level of 10.8 per cent – twice the rate it was a decade ago.

Figures published today by London Ambulance Service also show that when a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) was used by a bystander and at least one shock was delivered to patients, the survival rate was more than five times higher (57.1 per cent).

‘Divine’ intervention by prayer group saves pastor after cardiac arrest in church

A pastor was saved by quick-thinking members of his congregation when he went into cardiac arrest while praying.

Trevor Brown, 53, a pastor at church in Norbury, South London, was attending an early prayer meeting on September 9 last year when he collapsed.

The Service welcomes announcement of new bursaries for student paramedics

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced this weekend that some students, including those studying to become a paramedic, will receive a new £5,000 a year bursary.

London Ambulance Service has welcomed the new support – which is the first time paramedic students will benefit from additional NHS funding while at university, with students able to take advantage of the funding from September 2020.

Australian paramedic affected by bushfires thanks public for donations and support

An Australian paramedic working for London Ambulance Service whose family have been directly affected by the bushfires raging across the country has thanked the support given to fellow Australian paramedics in London and to his compatriots back home.

We launch fundraising effort to support Australian emergency services battling bushfires

London Ambulance Service has begun raising funds for the Australian Red Cross to support the emergency services tackling the huge bushfires raging across the country.

When launching the appeal today (6 January), the Service paid tribute to the Australian firefighters and rescue teams working tirelessly to put out the fires and keep people safe.

London Ambulance Service retains “Good” rating from healthcare watchdog

Following a CQC inspection of our services and leadership which took place in September 2019, the Service maintains the positive overall rating that was published in May 2018.