News Archive - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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 […]

Shyr-Nai in her uniform at the home of patient.

5 Dec 2024

International Volunteer Day: BBC Ambulance star reveals how volunteering changed her life

One of the stars of the BBC One Series Ambulance has spoken about how volunteering changed her life and led her to pursue her dream job with London Ambulance Service. […]

3 Dec 2024

Father-of-two thanks medics and prepares for third Christmas since he ‘cheated death’

A father whose heart stopped while playing with his son in front of their Christmas tree has thanked the paramedics who gave him the gift of life. At an emotional […]

London Ambulance Service CTM Gary Edwards

2 Dec 2024

Paramedic recalls terrifying London Bridge attack in BBC Ambulance and how it changed his career

One of the first paramedics on scene of the London Bridge terror attack in 2017 has recounted how the experience forever changed his life and career, on the fifth episode […]

Farah during the patient reunion with call handler Matt who she spoke to

29 Nov 2024

Brave child who rang 999 when her baby brother was burned reunited with call handler who sent help

A brave eight-year-old who spoke to 999 when her baby brother was badly burnt by hot liquid has been praised by the call handler who answered her call. Farah Alim-Palmer […]

28 Nov 2024

Help paramedics put smiles on children’s faces with presents this Christmas

A team of ambulance crews at London Ambulance Service are calling on Londoners to help spread some festive cheer by donating presents to sick children this Christmas. All the gifts […]

A close up of a fast-response car with an ambulance on blue lights in the background.

26 Nov 2024

London Ambulance Service bolsters emergency care in preparation for winter

“Look after yourselves, family, friends and neighbours”, says capital’s chief paramedic The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is bolstering its emergency care operations ahead of winter. It has developed a 999 […]

Astrid and Lydia in their ambulance uniforms responding to life-threatening emergencies.

21 Nov 2024

Under pressure: final episode of BBC Ambulance reveals the stress on NHS when 999 calls rise

The humanity, heartache and humour of working for the UK’s busiest ambulance service is captured in the final episode of this series of the BAFTA award-winning Ambulance. Ambulance crews and […]

19 Nov 2024

Ambulance Chief Medical Officer calls on Londoners to stay safe as temperatures plunge in the capital

With temperatures dropping in the capital, the Chief Medical Officer at London Ambulance Service is asking people to take additional steps to stay safe and only call 999 in a […]

Paramedic Thomas joins the rest of the cast on the BBC Radio 4 'Best Medicine' cast for a photo.

19 Nov 2024

Paramedic joins BBC Radio 4 comedy show panel to make the serious case for defibrillators

A paramedic at London Ambulance Service will feature in the hit BBC podcast Best Medicine to promote defibrillators – devices which can help restart someone’s heart if it stops beating. […]

15 Nov 2024

Night shift pressures shine spotlight on staff’s strength in times of adversity and compassion of clinicians

The challenges faced by London Ambulance Service on a busy night shift are brought into sharp focus on last night’s BBC Ambulance (Thursday 14 November). In the episode, the Service […]

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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

International Volunteer Day: BBC Ambulance star reveals how volunteering changed her life

Father-of-two thanks medics and prepares for third Christmas since he ‘cheated death’

Paramedic recalls terrifying London Bridge attack in BBC Ambulance and how it changed his career

Brave child who rang 999 when her baby brother was burned reunited with call handler who sent help

Help paramedics put smiles on children’s faces with presents this Christmas

London Ambulance Service bolsters emergency care in preparation for winter

Under pressure: final episode of BBC Ambulance reveals the stress on NHS when 999 calls rise

Ambulance Chief Medical Officer calls on Londoners to stay safe as temperatures plunge in the capital

Paramedic joins BBC Radio 4 comedy show panel to make the serious case for defibrillators

Night shift pressures shine spotlight on staff’s strength in times of adversity and compassion of clinicians

"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."