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21 Apr 2022

Calling our Aussie counterparts – London Ambulance Service heading to Australia to recruit paramedics

Australian paramedics are being invited to apply now for a chance to work for one of the world’s busiest ambulance services

13 Apr 2022

A tribute to Mark Pell, Paramedic – Motorcycle Response Unit

A message from our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles: “It is with immense sadness that I announce the death of our colleague, Mark Pell, who passed away today…

8 Apr 2022

Staff involved in road traffic accident

A message from our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles: “I am sorry to announce that two of our motorcycle response unit (MRU) colleagues were involved in an accident

7 Apr 2022

Refurbished London Ambulances reach destination in Ukraine

10 reconditioned ambulances filled with medical supplies are now in use on the streets of Ukraine after LAS volunteers delivered them to Ukraine.

Amanda Mansfield holding her MBE inside Windsor Castle

1 Apr 2022

London Ambulance Service consultant midwife receives MBE at Windsor Castle

LAS consultant midwife Amanda Mansfield was presented with an MBE, for Services to Midwifery, by Prince Charles at Windsor Castle this week.

28 Mar 2022

We donate refurbished ambulances to help people of Ukraine

A team of volunteers from London Ambulance Service (LAS) set off for Poland today (Monday) driving 10 reconditioned ambulances, filled with medical supplies, which will be donated to a charity […]

Archive image of the side of a LAS ambulance with the rear blue light flashing

23 Mar 2022

London Ambulance Service statement – major incident in Stratford on 23 March

“This morning we responded to a major incident at the London Aquatic Centre in Stratford, alongside colleagues from the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police. “We sent a significant number […]

23 Mar 2022

We join National Day of Reflection to remember colleagues lost during the pandemic

Staff and volunteers from London Ambulance Service held a minute’s silence today (Wednesday 23 March) to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. They came together in […]

15 Mar 2022

London needs you – become a London Lifesaver

London Ambulance Service is calling on Londoners to join a life-saving movement that will create 100,000 every day heroes, who – with some simple training – would be able to […]

LAS Clinical Team Manager, Jason Morris, in ceremonial uniform, speaks at a podium during the event

11 Mar 2022

Minute’s silence marks health workforce sacrifices on pandemic anniversary

LAS staff have joined NHS workers from across the country to reflect on the sacrifices of health and social care staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Mar 2022

Green family grows greener with £16 million pound fleet

London Ambulance Service has secured £16.6 million pounds in funding to purchase new greener vehicles – set to make it the NHS trust with the largest electric response fleet in […]

Paramedic Sarah issues plea to work without fear

7 Mar 2022

London Ambulance staff make plea clear: We should be able to #WorkWithoutFear

London Ambulance Service is playing a vital part in a new national campaign to highlight the profound impact of physical and verbal abuse on ambulance staff and volunteers, as figures […]

Featured image for National Careers Week: Medic Hina Pajwani shares her experiences of apprenticeship opportunities at London Ambulance Service

7 Mar 2022

National Careers Week: Medic Hina Pajwani shares her experiences of apprenticeship opportunities at London Ambulance Service

This National Careers Week, Emergency Ambulance Crew Hina Pajwani shares how an apprenticeship gave her the opportunity to train towards becoming a paramedic.

Debbie in uniform in front of ambulance vehicles

1 Mar 2022

Fundraising gala to be held in memory of much-loved volunteer Emergency Responder

A fundraising gala is being held this month in memory of a London Ambulance Service volunteer responder who passed away from ovarian cancer last year.

Compilation image of the participants at various stages of their challenge including before setting off and at the end

24 Feb 2022

Paramedics take on 31 mile ‘Outrun an ambulance’ fundraising run

Two tireless paramedics from London Ambulance Service swapped their kit bags for running shoes on Wednesday setting off on a 31-mile fundraising dash to ‘outrun’ the average distance covered by a London ambulance during a 12 hour shift.

Jason in dress uniform holds his medal photographed in front of an ambulance

24 Feb 2022

Queen’s Honour for paramedic who has dedicated his career to caring for others

A London Ambulance Service paramedic has been awarded a Queen’s Ambulance Medal recognising 22 years of devoted service to Londoners in need.

23 Feb 2022

Chief Executive pays tribute to dedicated and much-loved colleague Carla

London Ambulance Service Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles pays tribute to Carla Gray who passed away suddenly on Wednesday 16 February.

14 Feb 2022

London Ambulance Service backs new heart attack facts campaign

London Ambulance Service is proud to support a new life-saving campaign that aims to raise awareness of the symptoms of a heart attack and encourages people to dial 999 if they spot those early signs.

12 Feb 2022

LAS statement – incident in Hackney Wick, 12 February

A statement from Brian Jordan, London Ambulance Service Strategic Commander, on an incident in Hackney Wick today (12 February).

8 Feb 2022

An open letter from our Chief Executive two years on from the first Covid-19 hospitalisations in the capital

Our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles has penned an open letter to Londoners and his colleagues at LAS two years after the first patients were admitted to hospital with Covid-19 in the capital.

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