News Archive - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

4 Feb 2025

I survived cancer three times and it inspired me to join ambulance service and save others

An emergency medical technician at London Ambulance Service who has beaten the odds and survived cancer three times says she is dedicated to giving back to the NHS that has […]

3 Feb 2025

London Ambulance Service and Hammerson House organise seminar to enhance end of life care for Jewish and Muslim patients

London Ambulance Service and Nightingale Hammerson hosted an insightful seminar to help paramedics at the Service learn about the religious requirements for Jewish and Muslim patients at the end of […]

28 Jan 2025

London Ambulance Charity receives £142k boost for life-saving defibrillators

Paramedics are calling on Londoners to host a defibrillator in their communities by contacting the dedicated London Ambulance Charity. This follows a whopping £140k grant that will directly fund nearly 60 defibrillators for […]

24 Jan 2025

Teacher thanks medics for helping to save her life at emotional reunion

A teacher struck down by a rare and life-threatening condition has met some of the paramedics who helped save her life at an emotional reunion. Polly Abrey, 50, who lives […]

22 Jan 2025

Daughters meet off-duty paramedic who saved their dad’s life after Spurs game

An off-duty paramedic who performed life-saving CPR on a fellow Tottenham Hotspur fan has met and been thanked by the patient’s daughters. London Ambulance Service Paramedic Stefan Soler was returning […]

17 Jan 2025

Daring thrill-seekers invited to take part in London Ambulance Charity fundraising abseil

London Ambulance Charity is inviting Londoners to take part in an adrenaline-pumped challenge and abseil 42 metres off one of London’s famous football stadiums. Thrill-seekers will scale Tottenham Hotspurs football […]

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9 Jan 2025

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

London Ambulance Service recorded more 999 calls in December for patients with the most serious illnesses and injuries than any other month in its history it was revealed today. During […]

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

8 Jan 2025

Call the Midwife documentary features London Ambulance Service crew who saved baby’s life

A clinician who helped to save the life of a mother and baby features in a moving new documentary on BBC iPlayer to promote the launch of the new series […]

A close up showing Gary's body worn camera attached to his uniform

7 Jan 2025

Seven London ambulance workers abused a day – violence at highest rate ever recorded

Attacks on crews and call handlers at London Ambulance Service have increased by more than 10 per cent in the last year. The shocking new figures show that there are […]

7 Jan 2025

Management consultancy donates £8,000 to install more defibrillators in London

Management consultancy and social enterprise PPL have donated a generous £8,000 towards London Ambulance Charity’s pioneering London Heart Starters campaign to fund five defibrillators that will be used by local […]

Recent analysis by the London Ambulance Service has revealed that dozens of neighbourhoods are ‘defibrillator deserts’ – where there is little or no access to a life saving device.

6 Jan 2025

Unlocked defibrillator cabinets allow immediate access in an emergency

London Ambulance Service responds to around 13,000 cardiac arrests a year. When someone is in cardiac arrest, their heart stops working and without help they will die. The Service advises […]

30 Dec 2024

Director of Ambulance Operations recognised in the New Year Honours List

A long-serving member of the London Ambulance Service team has been awarded the King’s Ambulance Service Medal in the New Year Honours. Since joining London Ambulance Service in 1992 as […]

30 Dec 2024

Ambulance crews prepare for busiest night of the year on New Year’s Eve

London Ambulance Service is making final preparations for one of its busiest nights of the year as London welcomes in 2025. There will be more than 50 extra ambulances on […]

London Lifesavers event at Neasden Temple

27 Dec 2024

Londoners urged to make New Year resolution to help more than 12,000 people who will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025

More than 12,000 Londoners will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025, according to forecast figures from London Ambulance Service, as it called on the public to do more to help […]

24 Dec 2024

Paramedics delight sick children with Christmas presents at Croydon University Hospital

Christmas arrived early on a children’s ward at Croydon University Hospital (Monday 23 December) when a team of paramedics gave them presents generously donated by members of the public. Paramedic […]

Londoners are being urged to celebrate safely, look after themselves and only use 999 in serious medical emergencies.

19 Dec 2024

‘Look after yourself, take care and use 999 wisely’ – London Ambulance Service appeals to Londoners as festive celebrations ramp up

Londoners are being urged to celebrate safely, look after themselves and only use 999 in serious medical emergencies as the country’s busiest ambulance service prepares for further increases in alcohol-related […]

Paramedic James in uniform with his body warn camera

18 Dec 2024

Video captures moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic

Body worn camera footage shows the shocking moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic who is trying to treat him. The video – released by London Ambulance […]

16 Dec 2024

“Riveting and insightful” – film star’s verdict after joining ambulance crew for night shift

Saltburn star Rosamund Pike has described her night shift with two London Ambulance Service paramedics as “riveting and insightful.” The acclaimed actor joined the ambulance crew last year to prepare […]

13 Dec 2024

Tow truck cardiac arrest survivor thanks heroes who saved his life

An airport worker who collapsed when his heart stopped beating has met the teams who saved his life at an emotional reunion. United Airlines Ramp Agent, John Walton, 59, arrived […]

Wes Streeting, Amanda Pritchard and Karin Smyth listen to Clinical Hub calls.

11 Dec 2024

London Ambulance Service welcomes health secretary and NHSE chief to outline preparations for challenging winter ahead

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting and NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard visited the London Ambulance Service at its Waterloo Road HQ to hear […]

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I survived cancer three times and it inspired me to join ambulance service and save others

London Ambulance Service and Hammerson House organise seminar to enhance end of life care for Jewish and Muslim patients

London Ambulance Charity receives £142k boost for life-saving defibrillators

Teacher thanks medics for helping to save her life at emotional reunion

Daughters meet off-duty paramedic who saved their dad’s life after Spurs game

Daring thrill-seekers invited to take part in London Ambulance Charity fundraising abseil

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

Call the Midwife documentary features London Ambulance Service crew who saved baby’s life

Seven London ambulance workers abused a day – violence at highest rate ever recorded

Management consultancy donates £8,000 to install more defibrillators in London

Unlocked defibrillator cabinets allow immediate access in an emergency

Director of Ambulance Operations recognised in the New Year Honours List

Ambulance crews prepare for busiest night of the year on New Year’s Eve

Londoners urged to make New Year resolution to help more than 12,000 people who will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025

Paramedics delight sick children with Christmas presents at Croydon University Hospital

‘Look after yourself, take care and use 999 wisely’ – London Ambulance Service appeals to Londoners as festive celebrations ramp up

Video captures moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic

“Riveting and insightful” – film star’s verdict after joining ambulance crew for night shift

Tow truck cardiac arrest survivor thanks heroes who saved his life

London Ambulance Service welcomes health secretary and NHSE chief to outline preparations for challenging winter ahead

"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."