Response times
Sharing stories from our team, community and the patients who use our services.
29 Jun 2026
London Ambulance Service breaks record for busiest ever week during the heatwave
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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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25 Jun 2026
London Ambulance Service responds to record number of life-threatening emergencies
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24 Jun 2026
London Ambulance Service puts 400 extra crews on the road this week as temperatures soar
Public safety
5 Jun 2026
“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic
Public safety
27 May 2026
“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic
Public safety
1 Apr 2026
London Ambulance Service reaches the sickest patients in the fastest times for over four years
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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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29 Nov 2025
Statement from London Ambulance Service as 999 calls rise 20% in a week
Public safety
11 Sep 2025
London Ambulance Service achieves fastest response times for sickest patients in more than three years
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14 Aug 2025
London Ambulances Service reaches serious emergencies faster than last year
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15 May 2025
London Ambulance Service response times for sickest patients fastest in years
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10 Apr 2025
‘Hear and treat’ frees up thousands of hours for ambulance crews and help Londoners get the right care
Innovation and sustainability
9 Jan 2025
London Ambulance Service sees record number of 999 calls from patients with life-threatening injuries while working to improve response times
Response times
3 Sep 2024