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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 Winter Plan for 2024 that will mean more ambulances on the streets, more emergency care […]

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