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A message to Londoners from our Chief Executive

These are unprecedented times: we’re fighting an invisible disease infecting our society which, if left to spread freely, is highly contagious. We have to root it out, stop it spreading and ultimately eradicate it once and for all, to enable us to live, thrive and survive successfully into the future. And the name of insidious virus attacking the fabric of our society? Racism. [Continues in article]

London Ambulance Service staff make railway station safety announcements to be heard across country

Five London Ambulance Service (LAS) staff are joining teachers, supermarket staff, and other key workers in making announcements in train stations, to help encourage people to travel at quieter times, wear a face covering and follow public health advice.

Diabetes Week: Protecting vulnerable loved ones but still working to be here for Londoners in need

On Diabetes Week we are sharing Donna and Matthew’s story of how they’ve kept their eight year old daughter, who has type 1 diabetes, safe during the coronavirus pandemic.

Service appoints healthcare finance expert Jill Anderson to Trust Board

Jill Anderson joins the Service’s Trust board this month (June 2020). Jill brings more than 30 years’ experience in the healthcare sector.

A message from London Ambulance Service

The events of the last fortnight or so since the tragic death of George Floyd in America have been profoundly shocking and upsetting. People from all ethnic backgrounds have been […]

We pay tribute to member of staff who has passed away

It is with immense sadness we announce the death of our friend and colleague Jamie Lamb. Jamie died in hospital on Friday afternoon (29 May).

Jamie had been in hospital for four weeks after suffering a heart attack.

Jamie, an Emergency Ambulance Crew working in our Romford complex, was a popular member of our team. He was widely regarded as a likeable colleague by staff in north east London. Jamie began his career with London Ambulance Service as a trainee qualified ambulance person in 1996, working initially out of different stations across north east London.

A message from the Chair of the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Board

Heather Lawrence OBE reflects on the importance of supporting staff during these unprecedented times.

The volunteer responders helping us during the coronavirus pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic, volunteers – including our volunteer responders – have played a huge role in helping us give Londoners the care they need.

Our volunteer responders include Emergency Responders (ERs) and Community First Responders (CFRs).

Hear from some of our volunteer responders on how they’ve helped the LAS during the coronavirus pandemic.

London emergency services ‘blues brothers’ paired up on front line to tackle COVID-19

London Ambulance Service paramedic Jack Binder and his brother Tom Binder, a London Fire Brigade Leading Firefighter, talk about working together as part of a new blue light partnership boosting the ambulance service’s response to COVID-19.

The ambulance service staff living away from loved ones to keep them safe

More than 160 London Ambulance Service medics, emergency call handlers, logistical teams and support staff have been separated from their families for more than a month during the coronavirus epidemic.

Mental Health Awareness Week – ambulance staff share their stories

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week (18-24 May 2020), the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) with the support of UK ambulance services – including London Ambulance Service – has released a video of ambulance staff discussing their experiences with their mental health.

We pay tribute to member of staff who passed away suddenly

It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague Ben Woodhart, who has died suddenly and unexpectedly.

Military medics and London Ambulance Service join clap for critical workers following ground-breaking partnership tackling COVID-19

Staff from London Ambulance Service and medical specialists from the armed services joined together for the ‘Clap for Our Carers’ this evening.

London Ambulance Service pays tribute to three of our staff who have passed away

The chief executive of London Ambulance Service has paid tribute to three members of our staff who have tragically passed away recently.

Mayor of London takes ‘virtual tour’ of our training of firefighters supporting us during the coronavirus

This week, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, was shown around – video video call – the training London Ambulance Service is giving to firefighters at Wembley Stadium.

We thank partners helping us get double the usual number of ambulances out responding to patients in the capital

At the Stagecoach Bus Garage in east London a number of organisations are supporting the Service in preparation and installation of 62 brand new ambulances – which will take place over five days.

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade announce blue light partnership to tackle Covid-19

London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade have announced a new partnership to boost the Covid-19 emergency response which will see firefighters helping with a number of roles across the ambulance service.

We announce ground-breaking partnership with the AA to keep frontline ambulance crews moving

The AA has partnered with London Ambulance Service to provide additional expert support to help the Service keep clinicians on the road responding to Londoners in need during the coronavirus epidemic.

A message from Chair of the London Ambulance Service Trust Board, Heather Lawrence OBE

The Chair’s message to Londoners covers our response to the coronavirus pandemic and what the public can do to help us.

“Please help us to help you — only call 999 as a last resort”

This week our Chief Executive Garrett Emmerson wrote a piece in the Evening Standard about our Service’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, how the public can help us to help them and his pride in the incredible work our staff are doing on the frontline each and every day.