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Emergency Responder Chris running the London Landmarks Half Marathon in his full London Ambulance Service uniform and 13kg response bag.

8 Apr 2024

Charity runner races in full ambulance uniform and response bag

An emergency responder at London Ambulance Service ran a half marathon wearing his full uniform and heavy response bag to raise money for charity. Christopher Newman ran the London Landmarks […]

A CCTV camera on the side of an ambulance

27 Mar 2024

Use 999 and 111 wisely and stock up on medication ahead of the Easter weekend

Medics at London Ambulance Service (LAS) are appealing to Londoners to use 999 and 111 services wisely and get the medication they need before the four day weekend. Call handlers […]

Image shows Eddie and Estelle in her LAS uniform at a Defibrillator campaign launch event in a tube station.

25 Mar 2024

999 call handler tutor recalls moment she saved her dad’s life on BBC Crimewatch

A 999 call handler tutor at London Ambulance Service has recalled the moment she saved her dad’s life for the iconic BBC One series Crimewatch Live. As well as featuring […]

22 Mar 2024

Ambulance technician embarks on Arctic adventure

An intrepid medical technician at London Ambulance Service has set off on an Arctic expedition braving sub-zero temperatures, for the first in a series of endurance events to raise money […]

Image shows Shonagh and her two children Kiki and Aaliyah at the top of the O2 dome with the sun shining.

19 Mar 2024

Fearless fundraisers conquer the O2 to raise £20,000 for London Ambulance Charity.

Supporters of the London Ambulance Charity conquered the O2 dome and also smashed their fundraising target by an impressive £8,000 to raise £20,000. Braving inhospitable weather of wind and rain, […]

12 Mar 2024

“Dream come true”: 89-year-old former ambulance driver takes trip down memory lane

A great-grandfather who used to work for London Ambulance Service and was recently cared for by paramedics has visited the ambulance station where he worked as a driver in the […]

7 Mar 2024

National survey shows record improvements to working lives of staff at country’s busiest ambulance service

More than 5,000 staff responded to the survey reporting improved positivity in 90 of 97 question areas especially relating to teamwork and learning and development Staff scores improved in all […]

4 Mar 2024

London Ambulance Service commemorates colleagues in poignant ceremony

Staff from London Ambulance Service (LAS) remembered those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic at a special ceremony held today (Monday 4 March). Staff gathered in the memorial […]

28 Feb 2024

Man reunites with life-saving team after going into cardiac arrest at football match

It’s not the heart-stopping finish you hope for at a football match, but thanks to great teamwork by clinicians, football fan Paul Archer’s life was saved after he went into […]

21 Feb 2024

From the spotlight to blue lights – ‘Saltburn’ star joins ambulance crew for night shift

Film star Rosamund Pike joined London Ambulance Service (LAS) paramedics on a busy night shift to prepare for her new film role. The acclaimed actor is playing a former paramedic […]

15 Feb 2024

London Ambulance Service welcomes independent review into ambulance sector culture

The London Ambulance Service has welcomed the independent review into the culture within the ambulance sector, commissioned NHS England. Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles said: “The NHS is built on the […]

14 Feb 2024

Critically ill grandmother thanks medics for ‘gift of life’ and chance to meet her first granddaughter

A woman who survived a cardiac arrest has thanked paramedics for giving her the chance to meet the granddaughter born as she fought for her life. At an emotional reunion […]

1 Feb 2024

Two ambulance medics a day kicked, punched, and spat at in London

Physical violence against ambulance crews in London has soared by nearly 40% in the past year, shocking new figures can reveal. Fresh data released by London Ambulance Service this week […]

A picture of three HART paramedics in special protective uniforms, with lots of ambulance vehicles visible in the background.

31 Jan 2024

London Ambulance Service to host NHS Resilience Interoperable Capabilities Team

NHS England have announced today (Wednesday 31 January) that London Ambulance Service has been awarded the contract to host the NHS Resilience Interoperable Capabilities Team for the next five years, […]

A split image, with three photos of London Lifesavers Community Resuscitation Trainers teaching CPR skills to school pupils.

30 Jan 2024

Thousands of schoolchildren given life-saving training with London Ambulance Service

More than six thousand schoolchildren will have been taught how to save a life in the first few months of an ambitious campaign to create a generation of lifesavers. London […]

25 Jan 2024

Baby girl introduced to paramedic who saved her life

A three-month-old baby has been reunited with the London Ambulance Service paramedic who saved her life during a dramatic lead up to her arrival. Fia Siciliano was born last October […]

12 Jan 2024

New era of greener ambulances caring for patients in London

The first fully electric ambulance to respond to emergency 999 calls in London went out on its maiden voyage on New Year’s Eve. As the capital saw the arrival of […]

9 Jan 2024

Health Secretary thanks frontline staff in first visit to ambulance service

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Victoria Atkins, thanked London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff for their hard work during a visit to the capital’s ambulance […]

9 Jan 2024

Conquer an iconic London landmark with New Year fitness challenge

Londoners looking for a New Year’s challenge can defy their fears of heights and climb up to the top of the iconic O2 Arena in Greenwich to raise vital funds […]

29 Dec 2023

London Ambulance Service’s Chief Medical Officer recognised in New Year Honours list

The Chief Medical Officer of London Ambulance Service, Dr Fenella Wrigley, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours list for services to the NHS. Fenella has […]

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Charity runner races in full ambulance uniform and response bag

Use 999 and 111 wisely and stock up on medication ahead of the Easter weekend

999 call handler tutor recalls moment she saved her dad’s life on BBC Crimewatch

Ambulance technician embarks on Arctic adventure

Fearless fundraisers conquer the O2 to raise £20,000 for London Ambulance Charity.

“Dream come true”: 89-year-old former ambulance driver takes trip down memory lane

National survey shows record improvements to working lives of staff at country’s busiest ambulance service

London Ambulance Service commemorates colleagues in poignant ceremony

Man reunites with life-saving team after going into cardiac arrest at football match

From the spotlight to blue lights – ‘Saltburn’ star joins ambulance crew for night shift

London Ambulance Service welcomes independent review into ambulance sector culture

Critically ill grandmother thanks medics for ‘gift of life’ and chance to meet her first granddaughter

Two ambulance medics a day kicked, punched, and spat at in London

London Ambulance Service to host NHS Resilience Interoperable Capabilities Team

Thousands of schoolchildren given life-saving training with London Ambulance Service

Baby girl introduced to paramedic who saved her life

New era of greener ambulances caring for patients in London

Health Secretary thanks frontline staff in first visit to ambulance service

Conquer an iconic London landmark with New Year fitness challenge

London Ambulance Service’s Chief Medical Officer recognised in New Year Honours list

"As soon as I got home from hospital I wanted to meet the ambulance men that saved my life, and say 'thank you'. I've always been very independent, and with their help i'm alive and looking after myself again."