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Service introduces new measures to help lead to tougher staff assault sentences

We have recruited two violence reduction officers as part of our ongoing work to protect staff and volunteers. The officers will work closely with the Met Police as they support victims who want to take their cases to court.

Child 999 caller given recognition for saving family’s life

A ten-year-old girl has been recognised by London Ambulance Service for saving the lives of her family after finding her mother unconscious with carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rawda Mohamud woke in the middle of the night to hear the carbon monoxide alarm going off in their south London flat.

Mayor opens hi-tech training academy boosting control room response ahead of busy winter period

The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan joined LAS staff and volunteers for the unveiling of a plaque to formally launch the 999 centre which welcomed its first students in recent weeks.

Van loan gives vital boost to our coronavirus response

Medics responding to emergencies during the coronavirus pandemic were supported by a loan of a mini fleet of vans to help deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to the front line.

Medic reunited with family after being separated since the start of lockdown

After months of separation, London Ambulance Service medic Hina Pajwani has been reunited with her family just in time to spend their late father’s birthday together.

Tony reveals more than just a new look with post-lockdown haircut

As the UK began to emerge from lockdown, the much longed-for haircut was one of the most anticipated moments for many.

But for Team LAS medic Tony Keegan, it meant more than just a dramatic new look as – for the first time – revealed his hearing implants.

Medic continues to help save lives while recovering from coronavirus

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who survived COVID-19 is calling on others who have recovered from the virus to join him in taking part in a national trial to see if blood plasma could help treat people who are seriously ill with the condition.

Independent review supports Service’s approach of seeking bigger role for patients in shaping our services

An independent review has recognised the ‘deep commitment’ of London Ambulance Service to improving services by working with patients and members of the public.

“London has been amazing: the experiences and challenges you have are like nowhere else”

A paramedic who has worked for five different ambulance services in three different countries says London is the very best place to work.

Firefighter responding with our crews thanked for restoring memorial bench

Not only has Station Sub-Officer Nik Zakis been driving ambulances on blue lights and helping his crewmates on scene, but he also painstakingly restored a memorial bench at an ambulance station which is dedicated to a former member of LAS staff.

Croydon medic up for Health Hero Award

Jennie Clayton, a medic based in Croydon, set up a mobile tuck shop on her days off and distributed donations from the public – from drinks and snacks to loaves from the bakery – to her colleagues.

“The best birthday present anyone could ever ask for”

Mike, an Emergency Call Coordinator working in our 999 control room, surprised his Nan for her 80th birthday after spending five months apart because of coronavirus.

Prime Minister thanks London Ambulance Service for “brilliant response” to COVID-19

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today thanked everyone at London Ambulance Service for the “brilliant response” to COVID-19.

Paramedic couple now able to be married this weekend as restrictions are eased

Two paramedics from London Ambulance Service will be among the first couples to get married in lockdown as restrictions are eased this weekend.

A message from the Service’s Gold Commander ahead of the weekend

We are expecting to be busy this weekend as some of the government’s coronavirus restrictions are eased. We are urging Londoners to use our service wisely: enjoy yourself but please be careful, responsible and sensible.

We thank children for “sharing” their mums and dads with us during coronavirus pandemic

Children of staff from across our Service have been sent heartfelt letters from the managers of their parents.

Advice on keeping safe and well in the hot weather

We hope Londoners are able to enjoy the sunshine this week, but we’re asking people to stay alert and take care as the temperatures climb.

Paramedic dad spends Father’s Day alone to protect family from coronavirus

London Ambulance Service paramedic Andrew Cox (40) will be spending Father’s Day alone while he shields from his wife and two young children to help protect them from the dangers of coronavirus.

Service launches new Public and Patients Council to help shape services

A new council formed by London Ambulance Service (LAS), bringing together patients, carers, volunteers and members of the public to help shape future services, has held its first meeting this week.

A message to Londoners from our Chief Executive

These are unprecedented times: we’re fighting an invisible disease infecting our society which, if left to spread freely, is highly contagious. We have to root it out, stop it spreading and ultimately eradicate it once and for all, to enable us to live, thrive and survive successfully into the future. And the name of insidious virus attacking the fabric of our society? Racism. [Continues in article]