News Archive - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

16 May 2022

Volunteer emergency responders celebrated at special awards

The dedication and hard work of trained volunteers who respond to emergencies alongside London Ambulance Service staff was recognised at a special event on Friday evening. The ceremony recognised 20 […]

16 May 2022

A-level students walk and bake to raise funds for London Ambulance Charity

Two aspiring medics studying for their A-levels walked a marathon distance and held a bake sale to raise £795 to help support the wellbeing of ambulance staff and volunteers caring […]

6 May 2022

Cardiac arrest survivor meets 999 call handler who talked his partner through CPR

A man who survived a cardiac arrest thanks to the quick thinking of his partner and “crystal clear” instructions from a 999 call handler, was able to say thank you […]

22 Apr 2022

Father of London Ambulance Service patient donates portable ultrasound machines

David Williamson was inspired to fundraise for London Ambulance Service (LAS) in memory of his son Kyle who passed away from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

21 Apr 2022

Calling our Aussie counterparts – London Ambulance Service heading to Australia to recruit paramedics

Australian paramedics are being invited to apply now for a chance to work for one of the world’s busiest ambulance services

13 Apr 2022

A tribute to Mark Pell, Paramedic – Motorcycle Response Unit

A message from our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles: “It is with immense sadness that I announce the death of our colleague, Mark Pell, who passed away today…

8 Apr 2022

Staff involved in road traffic accident

A message from our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles: “I am sorry to announce that two of our motorcycle response unit (MRU) colleagues were involved in an accident

7 Apr 2022

Refurbished London Ambulances reach destination in Ukraine

10 reconditioned ambulances filled with medical supplies are now in use on the streets of Ukraine after LAS volunteers delivered them to Ukraine.

Amanda Mansfield holding her MBE inside Windsor Castle

1 Apr 2022

London Ambulance Service consultant midwife receives MBE at Windsor Castle

LAS consultant midwife Amanda Mansfield was presented with an MBE, for Services to Midwifery, by Prince Charles at Windsor Castle this week.

28 Mar 2022

We donate refurbished ambulances to help people of Ukraine

A team of volunteers from London Ambulance Service (LAS) set off for Poland today (Monday) driving 10 reconditioned ambulances, filled with medical supplies, which will be donated to a charity […]

Archive image of the side of a LAS ambulance with the rear blue light flashing

23 Mar 2022

London Ambulance Service statement – major incident in Stratford on 23 March

“This morning we responded to a major incident at the London Aquatic Centre in Stratford, alongside colleagues from the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police. “We sent a significant number […]

23 Mar 2022

We join National Day of Reflection to remember colleagues lost during the pandemic

Staff and volunteers from London Ambulance Service held a minute’s silence today (Wednesday 23 March) to remember those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. They came together in […]

15 Mar 2022

London needs you – become a London Lifesaver

London Ambulance Service is calling on Londoners to join a life-saving movement that will create 100,000 every day heroes, who – with some simple training – would be able to […]

LAS Clinical Team Manager, Jason Morris, in ceremonial uniform, speaks at a podium during the event

11 Mar 2022

Minute’s silence marks health workforce sacrifices on pandemic anniversary

LAS staff have joined NHS workers from across the country to reflect on the sacrifices of health and social care staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 Mar 2022

Green family grows greener with £16 million pound fleet

London Ambulance Service has secured £16.6 million pounds in funding to purchase new greener vehicles – set to make it the NHS trust with the largest electric response fleet in […]

Paramedic Sarah issues plea to work without fear

7 Mar 2022

London Ambulance staff make plea clear: We should be able to #WorkWithoutFear

London Ambulance Service is playing a vital part in a new national campaign to highlight the profound impact of physical and verbal abuse on ambulance staff and volunteers, as figures […]

Featured image for National Careers Week: Medic Hina Pajwani shares her experiences of apprenticeship opportunities at London Ambulance Service

7 Mar 2022

National Careers Week: Medic Hina Pajwani shares her experiences of apprenticeship opportunities at London Ambulance Service

This National Careers Week, Emergency Ambulance Crew Hina Pajwani shares how an apprenticeship gave her the opportunity to train towards becoming a paramedic.

Debbie in uniform in front of ambulance vehicles

1 Mar 2022

Fundraising gala to be held in memory of much-loved volunteer Emergency Responder

A fundraising gala is being held this month in memory of a London Ambulance Service volunteer responder who passed away from ovarian cancer last year.

Compilation image of the participants at various stages of their challenge including before setting off and at the end

24 Feb 2022

Paramedics take on 31 mile ‘Outrun an ambulance’ fundraising run

Two tireless paramedics from London Ambulance Service swapped their kit bags for running shoes on Wednesday setting off on a 31-mile fundraising dash to ‘outrun’ the average distance covered by a London ambulance during a 12 hour shift.

Jason in dress uniform holds his medal photographed in front of an ambulance

24 Feb 2022

Queen’s Honour for paramedic who has dedicated his career to caring for others

A London Ambulance Service paramedic has been awarded a Queen’s Ambulance Medal recognising 22 years of devoted service to Londoners in need.

Latest News

Volunteer emergency responders celebrated at special awards

A-level students walk and bake to raise funds for London Ambulance Charity

Cardiac arrest survivor meets 999 call handler who talked his partner through CPR

Father of London Ambulance Service patient donates portable ultrasound machines

Calling our Aussie counterparts – London Ambulance Service heading to Australia to recruit paramedics

A tribute to Mark Pell, Paramedic – Motorcycle Response Unit

Staff involved in road traffic accident

Refurbished London Ambulances reach destination in Ukraine

London Ambulance Service consultant midwife receives MBE at Windsor Castle

We donate refurbished ambulances to help people of Ukraine

London Ambulance Service statement – major incident in Stratford on 23 March

We join National Day of Reflection to remember colleagues lost during the pandemic

London needs you – become a London Lifesaver

Minute’s silence marks health workforce sacrifices on pandemic anniversary

Green family grows greener with £16 million pound fleet

London Ambulance staff make plea clear: We should be able to #WorkWithoutFear

National Careers Week: Medic Hina Pajwani shares her experiences of apprenticeship opportunities at London Ambulance Service

Fundraising gala to be held in memory of much-loved volunteer Emergency Responder

Paramedics take on 31 mile ‘Outrun an ambulance’ fundraising run

Queen’s Honour for paramedic who has dedicated his career to caring for others

"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."