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Service supports National Day of Reflection

London Ambulance Service joined a national minute’s silence today to remember those who died during the pandemic and show support for the bereaved.

Staff and volunteers remembered colleagues lost to COVID-19, as well as those who died across the NHS, the UK and the world, as part of a national day of reflection.

Today’s event, spearheaded by end-of-life charity Marie Curie, falls on the anniversary of the UK going into the first national lockdown.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Newham ambulance station to meet teams supporting each other through COVID pandemic

During a visit to Newham ambulance station in east London, Their Royal Highnesses met crews who have responded throughout the pandemic as well as ambulance staff who have supported their colleagues’ mental health and welfare as our Service faced one of the most challenging periods in our history.

Millie’s Mother’s Day tribute to her Mum who inspired her to join Service

A medic who followed in the footsteps of her mother in joining London Ambulance Service is paying tribute to her mum who this month departs the Service after more than 30 years.

Our teams thank and pay tribute to their firefighter crewmates

Since April of last year, London Fire Brigade firefighters have been working with our Service to support our clinicians, including driving our ambulances and carrying out other supportive roles when crewing with medics. Here, some of our medics pay tribute to their firefighter crewmates.

Trial sees ambulance crews given body-worn cameras

The new kit is being rolled out as part of a trial from today (22 February), starting in areas where our staff and volunteers are considered to be most at risk, based on previous incidents. Medics can press a button to start recording if patients or members of the public become aggressive or abusive.

We pay tribute to a member of our staff who has passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague Jamil Ahmed, who passed away on Monday 8 February with Covid-19.

LGBT History Month – Brooke’s story

LAS is a place everyone should feel they can work. Our differences and who we are make us stronger as an organisation. LGBT History Month is a time for learning and growing together.

Paige and Rob – the “Blue light” couple on winning the wedding of their dreams

On Valentine’s Day, we share Paige and Rob’s story of meeting while both responding to an emergency call-out, falling in love, responding on the frontline during the pandemic and winning their dream wedding.

Medic reunited on shift with the colleague who saved her husband’s life 21 years ago

When medic Ellie began her shift with a new crewmate Dave, she had no idea Dave treated her husband Paul after he was in a hit-and-run 21 years ago. Paul sadly died last year, after never fully recovering – but talking to Dave about the incident gave Ellie some closure.

Service announces that Dr John Martin will join the Trust as Chief Paramedic and Quality Officer

This newly-created role will see Dr Martin also join the board of the country’s busiest ambulance service.

He will provide professional development and guidance to paramedics and other clinical staff. His brief will also help further improve standards of patient care.

Mayor thanks London Ambulance Service and partners working together on Covid-19 front line this winter

In a socially-distanced visit, Mr Khan met call handlers, dispatchers and clinicians from the 999 control room, ambulance crews, fleet workshop teams and blue-light partners from the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade to express his appreciation to those working at this time of unprecedented demand for our services.

Cardiac arrest survivor’s heartfelt thanks to crews and call handler

A Londoner who survived a cardiac arrest in the summer has sent his heartfelt thanks to those at London Ambulance Service who – he says – saved his life.

Call handler paralysed below the waist walking a mile to raise funds for Service’s charity

A London Ambulance Service Emergency Call Handler who suffers with a rare condition which left him paralysed below the waist is walking a mile to raise funds for the Service’s Charitable Fund.

Sean will be walking one mile with his Zimmer frame (in two sessions) on Friday 15 January and Friday 22 January.

Capital’s blue-light services join together to care for Londoners

A new blue-light partnership between London Ambulance Service and the Metropolitan Police Service will see police officers across the capital driving ambulances and assisting medics to help boost the emergency response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

How you can help us to help you during extremely busy period

It’s a difficult time for us all, but we must ask that you continue to play your part and help us to help you.

Keeping safe and well in the colder weather

With temperatures in the capital becoming colder we are asking Londoners to take additional care during this challenging time so they can stay safe and well.

A drop in temperatures can affect your health and can be especially dangerous for older people, young children and those with underlying health conditions.

We urge Londoners to see in the New Year safely by staying at home

New Year’s Eve will be different this year and we all need to mark the occasion differently – to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our communities safe and to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Please help us to help you during extremely busy time

Like NHS organisations across the country, demand for our services has risen sharply over the past weeks and we are now taking up to 8,000 999 calls a day compared to 5,500 on a typical ‘busy’ day.

To help us reach patients who need us as quickly as we can, we are asking the public to support us by only calling 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

For urgent medical advice when it’s not an emergency, please go to NHS111 online first by going to www.111.nhs.uk.

LAS medic and ambulance dispatcher star in new series of hit health podcast

Two members of Team LAS are to guest on upcoming episodes of the new, fourth series of A&E doctor and TV personality Dr Alex George’s popular podcast, ‘The Waiting Room’.

We launch new collaboration with Professional Footballers’ Association

Through this initiative, which will be followed by others, the Service will regularly communicate future career pathways for PFA members who may be looking for another career after football.