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Woman fined for spitting on ambulance after verbally abusing crews

A woman who spat on an ambulance and screamed and shouted at the crew when they stopped to treat her friend has been fined and given a 12 month community order.

Our message to Londoners ahead of busy weekend as we reveal October was our third busiest month on record

October was London Ambulance Service’s third busiest month on record in terms of 999 calls received and we are asking Londoners to help us to help them by using our services wisely as we approach a busy weekend.

Our newest Clinical Team Managers complete their course

Last week, 34 London Ambulance Service medics completed a course to become our newest Clinical Team Managers (CTMs).

Motorcycle Response Unit rides again in the capital

Motorcycle paramedics will be back on the road again responding to 999 calls across London from today (Monday).

Our message to Londoners this Halloween weekend

This Halloween, we’re asking Londoners to take care and use NHS services wisely as we anticipate a busy weekend in the capital.

Memorial event held for families of colleagues we’ve lost

On Thursday we invited the families of colleagues from our Service who passed away in the last year to join us at a memorial event. 

How you can help us help you as we experience significant demand

We’re experiencing a very busy autumn so far and as we approach what will be a busy winter, we’re asking Londoners to use us wisely and help us to help them.

Service to deliver free lifesaving training sessions across the capital this weekend

This Saturday (16 October) London Ambulance Service medics will be delivering free lifesaving training sessions to the public for Restart a Heart Day.

Service marks Allied Health Professionals Day celebrating role of the paramedic

Thursday 14 October is Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) Day – an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of AHPs to the NHS – and in London Ambulance Service we are highlighting the breadth of paramedic roles and opportunities for career development.

Our crews to receive 5,000 new iPads to help give patients best care

This autumn, London Ambulance Service clinicians will benefit from nearly 5,000 eighth generation iPads as part of our commitment towards ensuring our clinicians have access to the latest technology to aid patient care.

Mum ‘very proud’ of daughter who called 999 after she collapsed

Little Ariana was taught at a young age what to do in the event of a medical emergency. And it was just as well that she was – because when her mum, Rosie, collapsed at home in the middle of the night, six-year-old Ariana kept calm and knew exactly how to respond.

Black History Month – Shurelle’s story

In an article to mark Black History Month, Emergency Ambulance Crew Shurelle writes about why she joined #TeamLAS, on feeling uncomfortable as the only black person on her training course and how things have changed for the better.

Service’s 2020 poppy badge appeal raised more than £5,500 for Royal British Legion

As we approach the beginning of this year’s Poppy Appeal, a London Ambulance Service dispatcher who leads our internal poppy fundraising has presented the Royal British Legion with a cheque for £5,688 from last year’s appeal, with our 2021 fundraising well under way.

Chief Nursing Officer visits London Ambulance Service headquarters

Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer for NHS England and Improvement, has met colleagues across London Ambulance Service to hear first-hand about the work of our nurses.

Service celebrates two finalists for the Dispatcher of the Year Award

Two staff from our 999 control rooms have been praised for their work supporting Londoners in a national award for emergency dispatchers.

One of the first paramedics on scene of London Bridge terror attack awarded for his exceptional courage and bravery

Gary Edwards, one of the first paramedics on scene of the London Bridge terror attack in 2017, has been awarded a London Ambulance Service Chief Commendation award for his exceptional courage and bravery.

A message from the Chief Executive – 14 September

It is with great sadness that we announce that Debbie Baldwin, a London Ambulance Service volunteer Emergency Responder, passed away on 9 September.

Three nominations from Service for national award recognising healthcare heroes

A paramedic who helped a teenager in cardiac arrest, a 999 dispatcher who educates young people about the dangers of knife crime, and a group of medics who saved their colleague’s life have all been nominated for a national award.

Paramedic nominates colleagues who helped save his life for an award

A specialist London Ambulance Service paramedic has nominated his colleagues for a national award after they saved his life.

An open letter to London and Londoners from our new Chief Executive on 999 Day

As the country marks 999 Day, I would like to pay tribute to the dedicated staff and volunteers at London Ambulance Service and to all our emergency services partners who support us in our work. We also remember the ten colleagues who have died from the virus during this pandemic, as well as their families and friends.

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