August, 2023 - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

A picture of Ron Dhesi, LAS colleague Lucinda, his family and community leaders, standing by the Woolwich Gurdwara defibrillator.

31 Aug 2023

Ambulance medic raises money for new defibrillator in tearful tribute to brother

An ambulance medic has raised money for a new defibrillator at the temple where his brother died suddenly last year. Ron Dhesi, a long-serving London Ambulance Service frontline worker, raised […]

29 Aug 2023

Cycle paramedic breaks into top 20 at global championship

A cycle paramedic who hops on her bike to save lives every day has achieved a top 20 finish at one of the world’s most renowned cycling championships. Carol Reeves, […]

25 Aug 2023

Crowds at Notting Hill Carnival encouraged to enjoy celebrations safely

Medics at London Ambulance Service (LAS) are calling on the public to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival safely this bank holiday weekend, as the Service prepares for the biggest street festival […]

17 Aug 2023

Teen medic calls on next generation to consider ambulance career

An inspiring teenager, who decided against a Maths degree to save lives, is encouraging young people in the capital to consider a future in the ambulance service. London Ambulance Service […]

A picture of an ambulance driving across a bridge in central London with the Palace of Westminster in the background.

14 Aug 2023

London Ambulance Service shortlisted for top HSJ award

London Ambulance Service has been shortlisted in the prestigious ‘Trust of the Year’ category at the national HSJ Awards, recognising an outstanding contribution to healthcare. Following a rigorous judging process, […]

11 Aug 2023

London Ambulance Service medics star in gripping new Channel 4 series

Ambulance crews who respond to the most traumatic emergencies in the capital are in the spotlight as a new series of “Emergency” airs on Channel 4 from 9pm on Tuesday […]

10 Aug 2023

From scoring goals as a Lioness to saving lives as a paramedic in London

Ahead of the England World Cup match this weekend, a paramedic at London Ambulance Service has revealed that she played for the Lionesses during a successful 30-year football career. Before […]

7 Aug 2023

London Ambulance Service to provide NHS 111 services to North Central London

London Ambulance Service (LAS) has been awarded the contract to provide NHS 111 services, in partnership with London Central and West (LCW), to the 1.5 million people who live within […]

1 Aug 2023

London MP calls on the capital to learn life-saving skills

The MP for Westminster has officially joined the growing team of London Lifesavers – the band of people across the capital who are trained by experts from London Ambulance Service […]

News: August 2023