News Archive - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

3 Jun 2026

National award for London Ambulance Service innovation improving patient care

A groundbreaking London Ambulance Service app helping paramedics learn from patient outcomes and improve care has won a major national healthcare award. The My Clinical Feedback app won the Driving […]

2 Jun 2026

Paramedics plea for Londoners to step up and help save lives this September

Paramedics are calling on Londoners to pull on their walking boots and take on an unforgettable challenge to help save lives across the capital. The London Life Hike, organised by the […]

27 May 2026

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

Paramedics at London Ambulance Service are urging Londoners to only call 999 in life-threatening emergencies as 999 calls reach levels last seen during the peak of the pandemic. Call handlers […]

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26 May 2026

“Help us give people the best chance of survival:” Paramedics call on Londoners to make a splash and fund defibrillators for local communities

Paramedics are urging Londoners to help them install life-saving defibrillators by taking part in the London Ambulance Charity’s Dragon Boat Race. The community resuscitation team at London Ambulance Service, who took […]

21 May 2026

10-year-old boy saves mum’s life with 999 call as she suffers a stroke

A 10-year-old boy who called 999 when his mum suffered a stroke at home has thanked the London Ambulance paramedics and call handler for coming to their aid at a […]

18 May 2026

London Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Operating Officer

London Ambulance Service has appointed Craig Harman as Chief Operating Officer at a crucial time for the capital’s emergency care system. Craig will oversee the day-to-day running of the country’s […]

11 May 2026

London Ambulance Service Chief Executive named in prestigious HSJ Top 50 leaders list

The Chief Executive of London Ambulance Service has been named in the Health Service Journal’s Top 50 NHS leaders list. Jason Killens KAM has been in post for less than […]

8 May 2026

Paramedic who responded to Hainault sword attack invited to Royal Garden Party

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who faced a sword-wielding attacker while responding to the Hainault tragedy is attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace today (8 May). Lachlan Allan […]

5 May 2026

Deaf Awareness Week: “You’ve shown me what’s possible” – medic thanks mentor

A deaf London Ambulance Service medic has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor in a heartfelt thank you for his support. Emergency Medical Technician Zoe Cox has […]

28 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service worker commended after confronting knifeman

A member of staff at London Ambulance Service has received a Chief Executive’s commendation after risking his life to rescue two women threatened by a knifeman. Luke Rapela, who works […]

27 Apr 2026

Marathon runners raise over £30k for London Ambulance Charity

Inspirational runners took to the streets of the capital for the London Marathon on Sunday (26 April) to raise over £30,000 to support ambulance crews and call handlers who care […]

24 Apr 2026

Marathon for my mum: daughter runs London Marathon after paramedics save her life

A woman will be running the marathon on Sunday in honour of the London Ambulance Service paramedics who saved her mother’s life after she suffered a cardiac arrest. Catherine Blazye […]

23 Apr 2026

Senior paramedic races entire Northern Line to prepare for London Marathon

A senior paramedic will take on the London Marathon this weekend after an extraordinary training journey that has seen him run the entire length of the Northern line. Stuart Crichton, […]

17 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service staff honoured at awards ceremony with special VIP guest

The achievements of staff at London Ambulance Service were celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony in London recently. More than 1,300 colleagues were nominated and recognised for their hard work […]

17 Apr 2026

Make waves this summer and join Dragon Boat Racing to help save lives

London Ambulance Charity is calling on adventurous Londoners to swap dry land for an unforgettable afternoon on the water when its annual Dragon Boat Race returns this summer. Set against […]

13 Apr 2026

From the frontline to the finish line: emergency responder completes third Half Marathon in full response gear

An emergency responder at London Ambulance Service has completed his third London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise vital funds for charity. For the third year running, Chris Newman finished the […]

9 Apr 2026

Because I really love my mum, I made sure I knew how to call 999

A six-year-old girl who dialled 999 when her mum suffered a life-threatening bleed on the brain has been honoured alongside her younger sister by London Ambulance Service. Carole, 36, collapsed […]

8 Apr 2026

Brave Chelsea Pensioner takes on birthday challenge from football stadium for charity

A brave army veteran was among 50 thrill-seekers who stepped off the top of Tottenham Hotspur Football Stadium to raise nearly £18,000 for London Ambulance Charity. On the day of […]

2 Apr 2026

School’s out! But at London Ambulance Service the life-saving lessons never stop

Paramedics at London Ambulance Service have been teaching families how to save lives at London Zoo. The hands-on sessions are part of the Service’s London Lifesavers scheme, which aims to […]

1 Apr 2026

London Ambulance Service reaches the sickest patients in the fastest times for over four years

Performance data for the 2025/26 year shows that London Ambulance Service has achieved its fastest response times since the height of the Covid pandemic, despite a surge in the number […]

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National award for London Ambulance Service innovation improving patient care

Paramedics plea for Londoners to step up and help save lives this September

“Only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency”: London Ambulance Services faces busiest day since the pandemic

“Help us give people the best chance of survival:” Paramedics call on Londoners to make a splash and fund defibrillators for local communities

10-year-old boy saves mum’s life with 999 call as she suffers a stroke

London Ambulance Service appoints new Chief Operating Officer

London Ambulance Service Chief Executive named in prestigious HSJ Top 50 leaders list

Paramedic who responded to Hainault sword attack invited to Royal Garden Party

Deaf Awareness Week: “You’ve shown me what’s possible” – medic thanks mentor

London Ambulance Service worker commended after confronting knifeman

Marathon runners raise over £30k for London Ambulance Charity

Marathon for my mum: daughter runs London Marathon after paramedics save her life

Senior paramedic races entire Northern Line to prepare for London Marathon

London Ambulance Service staff honoured at awards ceremony with special VIP guest

Make waves this summer and join Dragon Boat Racing to help save lives

From the frontline to the finish line: emergency responder completes third Half Marathon in full response gear

Because I really love my mum, I made sure I knew how to call 999

Brave Chelsea Pensioner takes on birthday challenge from football stadium for charity

School’s out! But at London Ambulance Service the life-saving lessons never stop

London Ambulance Service reaches the sickest patients in the fastest times for over four years

"As soon as I got home from hospital I wanted to meet the ambulance men that saved my life, and say 'thank you'. I've always been very independent, and with their help i'm alive and looking after myself again."