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“You can learn how to save a life anywhere” Paramedic teaches Inca Trail trekkers life-saving skills 13,000ft above sea level

Paramedic Justin has taught life-saving skills to a group of trekkers at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu to help raise money for the charity British Heart Foundation and raise awareness of the importance of learning life-saving skills.

Trauma surgeon hails London Ambulance Service’s pioneering role in curbing knife violence

One of the country’s leading trauma surgeons has hailed the pioneering role of the London Ambulance Service (LAS) in helping to tackle knife violence which he describes as ‘endemic’ in the capital.

The Service announces new leadership structure to support pioneering strategy

At our Annual Public Meeting today (24 September) we will announce our new leadership structure, implemented on 2 September. 

Eighteen months into the London Ambulance Service’s ambitious strategy to better support the wider NHS by integrating urgent care across the whole capital, the Trust today will announce its new top team.

Emergency services thanked as new statistics reveal extent of abuse

Emergency services heroes will receive a ‘thank you’ for the vital job they do as figures released today reveal the scale of physical and verbal abuse they face in the line of duty.

On Friday (20 September) teams from London Ambulance Service, the Metropolitan Police Service and London Fire Brigade will mark the first ever ‘Awesome Movement Day’ celebration which calls on the public to show appreciation for their work

Ambulance chiefs issue advice on staying well in hot weather

Ahead of the capital experiencing very hot weather this week, we are sharing advice on staying safe and well in the heat.

“If it wasn’t for the London Ambulance Service, my wife and daughter, I wouldn’t be here now.”

A man has been reunited with staff from London Ambulance Service who saved his life after he collapsed at home in cardiac arrest.

Celebrating our history at the City of London annual Cart Marking ceremony

Our 1949 Daimler ambulance was one of the stars of the show at this year’s annual Cart Marking ceremony hosted by the City of London.

Gym lifesaver and survivor join lifesaving skills training session

A gym-goer and the man he saved have been reunited at a lifesaving skills teaching session at the gym where the collapse happened.

We appoint Ali Layne-Smith to head up People and Culture Directorate

Ali Layne-Smith, Director of People and Organisation Development at West Midlands Police, will join us as the Director of People and Culture.

Our Consultant Midwife receives national midwifery honour in first for pre-hospital care

Amanda Mansfield, our Consultant Midwife, has received a national award from the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) for her contribution to midwifery.

Wife of Australian Prime Minister meets Australian paramedics working at London Ambulance Service

Jennifer Morrison was welcomed to the Service’s headquarters in Waterloo by Chief Executive Garrett Emmerson and met Australian paramedics working in London.

She was also shown around the Emergency Operations Centre, where emergency calls are answered, ambulances and other vehicles dispatched and where patients are given medical advice and support by clinicians over the phone.

Antony will lead the external communications, internal communications, partnerships and volunteering teams

London Ambulance Service today announced that Antony Tiernan, the communications director – improvement and development at NHS England and NHS Improvement, will join the Trust as the director of communications and engagement.

Volunteers meet man whose life they saved

A man whose heart stopped nine times has enjoyed a tearful reunion with the volunteer responders who saved his life.

We join the Duke of Cambridge at launch of Safer Thames campaign

HRH The Duke of Cambridge was today joined at an event on the River Thames in central London by members of our Service, to launch a new campaign around safety on the tidal River Thames and made a call for the public’s help in reducing injuries and deaths on the river.

London Ambulance Service, The Port of London Authority, The Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), and Maritime & Coastguard Agency have come together to produce a Drowning Prevention Strategy for the tidal Thames along its 95-mile course, from Teddington to the North Sea.

Chair Heather Lawrence OBE reappointed

Heather Lawrence OBE has been reappointed as Chair of the London Ambulance Service for another term. The appointment was confirmed by NHS Improvement who are responsible for appointing and supporting […]

Like mother, like daughter: Medic Mum’s pride as daughter follows in her life-saving footsteps

A Coulsdon mum has spoken of her pride this Mother’s Day that her daughter is set to become a lifesaver in the ambulance service.

Amelia Wilkie, 19, will complete her training to be a medic with London Ambulance Service this Friday (29 March), exactly 30 years after her mother, Tina, joined the Service.

Crewmates reach 28 year milestone

DURING 28 years as crewmates two ambulance staff have saved dozens of lives, delivered more than 40 babies and survived several animal attacks.

Steve Redburn from Sidcup and Tony West from Croydon joined London Ambulance Service in 1986 and 1987 respectively before becoming crewmates in 1990. 

Twin paramedics retire after almost three decades caring for Londoners

‘Miracle worker’ twin paramedics are retiring this week after a combined 56 years of saving lives.

London Ambulance Service’s Mark and Chris McCarthy, 57, have worked their last shift from Friern Barnet station, after treating thousands of patients during their 28-year careers.