6 Sep 2024
A young woman who rescued her stepdad when he went into cardiac arrest at home is galvanising Londoners to sign up for a flagship charity walk to raise funds for more defibrillators […]
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5 Sep 2024
Carol Andrews, Watch Manager – Emergency Operations Centre, Waterloo It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Carol Andrews on Saturday 31 August 2024. Carol […]
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5 Sep 2024
London Ambulance Service (LAS) has been shortlisted for two prestigious NHS Parliamentary awards celebrating the achievements and dedication of NHS staff. LAS has made it through to the final stage […]
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3 Sep 2024
A mother and baby who suffered a traumatic birth have visited the London Ambulance Service crews who helped to save their lives. Parents Abie and Michael had not planned on […]
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23 Aug 2024
London Ambulance Service (LAS) paramedics are calling on the public to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival safely this bank holiday weekend, as the Service prepares for the biggest street festival in […]
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23 Aug 2024
A 63-year-old woman who survived two cardiac arrests and was put into a medically induced coma for several weeks to aid her recovery is backing a new campaign to get […]
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22 Aug 2024
An inspiring paramedic has urged GCSE students who may be left disappointed by their results to not lose heart and consider their journey to success just beginning, after overcoming many […]
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This is a health-led London position statement on bystander bleeding control, developed by the NHS London Major Trauma System, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, the NHS England London Violence Reduction […]
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15 Aug 2024
As thousands of students open their results today (Thursday), London Ambulance Service is reminding students of the wealth of career and training opportunities at the country’s busiest ambulance service. While […]
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13 Aug 2024
London Ambulance Service is inviting children and young people across London to learn new skills and take on challenges to earn a dedicated ‘Charity Challenge’ badge showcasing their achievements. The […]
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12 Aug 2024
London Ambulance Service has once again been shortlisted for prestigious national awards recognising an outstanding contribution to healthcare. LAS has made it through to the final stage for this year’s […]
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12 Aug 2024
A new Channel 4 documentary focusing on the crucial life or death decisions made by paramedics and London Ambulance Service staff as they care for critically injured patients in London […]
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6 Aug 2024
A man who beat the odds to survive a cardiac arrest has gone on to save the lives of at least three other people. And by backing the new London […]
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31 Jul 2024
London Ambulance Service is now officially a national leader for supporting staff in apprenticeship roles and learning on the job after being ranked fifth in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers […]
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30 Jul 2024
Paramedics at London Ambulance Service are reminding Londoners to stay safe during the hot weather this week and only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency. Hot weather can have a […]
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25 Jul 2024
New data from London Ambulance Service reveals the 150 neighbourhoods across the capital in greatest need of life-saving defibrillators. When someone suffers a cardiac arrest – which is when the […]
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Daniel Elkeles, Chief Executive of London Ambulance Service, said: “We are still facing huge pressure on our services after the global IT outage and the hottest day of the year […]
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19 Jul 2024
Chief Executive of London Ambulance Service Daniel Elkeles said: “Following the global IT outage that has impacted some NHS services across the capital, our call handlers and ambulance crews are […]
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12 Jul 2024
Senior paramedics are urging the public to enjoy the England vs Spain Euros final safely and responsibly this Sunday evening, as calls to 999 have surged by up to a […]
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10 Jul 2024
Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has learnt how to save a life after undertaking her London Lifesaver training at London Ambulance Service HQ in Waterloo. The gold medallist was […]
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