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Sharing stories from our team, community and the patients who use our services.

Ambulance in front of the London Eye
29 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service breaks record for busiest ever week during the heatwave

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Ambulance in Central London
27 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service records busiest day in its history as extreme heat pushes 999 demand to record levels

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Ambulance by Big Ben
25 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service responds to record number of life-threatening emergencies

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CRU Paramedic in a park
24 Jun 2026

London Ambulance Service puts 400 extra crews on the road this week as temperatures soar

Public safety
A sunset on a hot day with an ambulance visible.
5 Jun 2026

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

Public safety
LAS Bicycle and Car showcasing in Central London
27 May 2026

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

Public safety
Featured image for London Ambulance Service reaches the sickest patients in the fastest times for over four years
1 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service reaches the sickest patients in the fastest times for over four years

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An electric ambulance in front of the London Eye.
15 Jan 2026

London Ambulance Service achieves best response times for December in five years – but 999 calls are on the rise after holiday season

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Featured image for Statement from London Ambulance Service as 999 calls rise 20% in a week
29 Nov 2025

Statement from London Ambulance Service as 999 calls rise 20% in a week

Public safety
Featured image for London Ambulance Service achieves fastest response times for sickest patients in more than three years
11 Sep 2025

London Ambulance Service achieves fastest response times for sickest patients in more than three years

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Featured image for London Ambulances Service reaches serious emergencies faster than last year
14 Aug 2025

London Ambulances Service reaches serious emergencies faster than last year

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Featured image for London Ambulance Service response times for sickest patients fastest in years
15 May 2025

London Ambulance Service response times for sickest patients fastest in years

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Featured image for ‘Hear and treat’ frees up thousands of hours for ambulance crews and help Londoners get the right care
10 Apr 2025

‘Hear and treat’ frees up thousands of hours for ambulance crews and help Londoners get the right care

Innovation and sustainability
Featured image for London Ambulance Service sees record number of 999 calls from patients with life-threatening injuries while working to improve response times
9 Jan 2025

London Ambulance Service sees record number of 999 calls from patients with life-threatening injuries while working to improve response times

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A group photo of Dad Michael, Courtney holding baby Lydia, mum Abie, Corey
3 Sep 2024

Baby Lydia meets the ambulance crews who saved her life

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