December, 2024 - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

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 […]

News: December 2024