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Brett photographed in uniform with two ambulance cars behind him

26 Jan 2022

Our Chief Executive pays tribute to paramedic who had “boundless positivity and charisma”

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our colleague Brett Swinyard, who passed away in hospital on 25 January following a sudden but brief illness.

A Make Ready staff member cleaning the side door of an ambulance

25 Jan 2022

Make Ready, steady, go! £14.2 million investment into vital service

This investment in bringing in-house the team of staff who work around the clock to re-stock, re-fuel and deep clean ambulances at the end of a busy shift will improve pay and benefits for these vital staff members and allow for significant investment in new equipment and technology.

Paul and Sahika photographed together smiling

20 Jan 2022

Cardiac arrest survivor meets Team LAS medics that saved his life

“We should get married” were the first words Paul Smith said to his partner when he woke up in hospital following a cardiac arrest. Now, as they celebrate their second wedding anniversary, the couple have met and thanked the LAS crews who saved Paul’s life.

17 Jan 2022

Could you ‘outrun’ a London Ambulance Service ambulance?

Six regional ambulance charities including the London Ambulance Charity are challenging people to ‘Outrun an Ambulance’ and conquer the mileage an ambulance covers on an average 12 hour shift.

7 Jan 2022

Tributes paid to colleague who has passed away

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Terence Bones, who worked in the ‘Make Ready’ team at Friern Barnet ambulance station.

31 Dec 2021

Our message to Londoners this New Year

New Year is traditionally the busiest time of the year for our Service and over the course of New Year’s Eve and around the early hours of New Year’s Day our call volumes increase significantly.

27 Dec 2021

2021 was a milestone year for many of Team LAS

Nearly 50 of our team marked 35 years of service in 2021 and here some of them talk about the incredible changes in that time.

22 Dec 2021

#TeamLAS spread Christmas cheer to struggling families

London Ambulance Service staff and volunteers are helping hundreds of families across the capital this Christmas by organising donations to local food banks.

21 Dec 2021

Meet some of #TeamLAS working this Christmas – and how you can help them help you

London Ambulance Service staff and volunteers will be continuing to work around the clock this Christmas to care for Londoners who need us.

Kate photographed with the LAS medics who responded

20 Dec 2021

Mum of two thanks ambulance service this Christmas for saving her life

A mum of two whose heart stopped beating for more than 20 minutes has thanked London Ambulance Service staff for saving her life and giving her the opportunity to spend Christmas with her family.

16 Dec 2021

We ask Londoners to take care and help us help them during busy festive lead-up

We are asking people in the capital to help us help them at this busy time by choosing the right place to get medical help so we can speak to and treat those who need us the most as quickly as we can – and to get their booster jab.

15 Dec 2021

Service appoints new Director of Strategy and Transformation

London Ambulance Service has appointed Roger Davidson as our new Director of Strategy and Transformation.

15 Dec 2021

Patient and public representatives wanted

We are looking for two people to join our Public and Patients Council (LASPPC), which provides a voice for patients, the public and carers in the design, development and delivery of our services.

3 Dec 2021

Celebrating our volunteers on International Volunteer Day

Ahead of International Volunteer Day on Sunday 5 December, at London Ambulance Service we are highlighting the contribution of our volunteers and paying tribute to what they do for us and for Londoners each and every day.

John standing smiling next to the Christmas tree

2 Dec 2021

Our HQ Christmas tree lights switched on by star with 50 years of service

The Christmas lights at London Ambulance Service have been switched on by one of our brightest stars – a man who is celebrating working an incredible 50 years for the Service.

Siobhan and Shivaun smiling as they prepare to switch the lights on

2 Dec 2021

Paramedic and firefighter sisters light up The Shard

London Ambulance Service paramedic Siobhan and her firefighter twin sister, Shivaun, got the festive season under way by lighting up one of London’s most iconic landmarks this week.

A medic watches as a person performs chest compressions on a dummy

30 Nov 2021

Our paramedics provide lifesaving training at Heathrow Airport as airport celebrates 20 years of defibrillators

Yesterday, London Ambulance Service community training paramedics taught passengers and staff at Heathrow Airport how to save a life.

The Duke of Cambridge on stage addressing the room

26 Nov 2021

Service joins Duke of Cambridge and emergency service leaders at launch of Blue Light Together mental health commitment

On Thursday the London Ambulance Service chief executive and colleagues from across the Service attended a symposium on the mental health of emergency workers, from where a landmark commitment was made for a uniform approach to mental health support.

Student paramedic - face not shown - with their epaulettes visible stands in front of an ambulance vehicle

17 Nov 2021

We highlight and celebrate our students on International Students’ Day

On International Students’ Day we are highlighting the student paramedic and apprenticeship opportunities in our Service and the contribution of students to patient care in London.

12 Nov 2021

London Ambulance Service officer to represent Service at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday

A London Ambulance Service Incident Response Officer has spoken of his pride at being nominated to join the Civilian Services Contingent at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Whitehall.

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