News Archive - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

7 Oct 2024

Prime time TV series ‘Ambulance’ returns to reveal extraordinary work of the UK’s busiest ambulance service

The BAFTA award-winning documentary ‘Ambulance’ showcasing the work of ambulance crews and control room staff at the country’s biggest and busiest ambulance service returns to our screens next week. The […]

Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles with CEO Commendation winners Emma Redman Wray and Scott Ogles at 'Our LAS Awards'

4 Oct 2024

London Ambulance Service crews honoured for “unselfish act of bravery” at awards

Crews from London Ambulance Service who risked their lives to save others were among those recognised at a special awards ceremony to honouring bravery, teamwork and exceptional individuals. “Our LAS […]

18 Sep 2024

Chief Executive pays tribute to Sheryl Blackwell

Sheryl Blackwell – Clinical Hub It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sheryl Blackwell on the 6th September 2024. Sheryl has had an impressive almost 30-year […]

17 Sep 2024

Cyclists smash fundraising target to raise funds for ambulance colleagues

A group of determined cyclists, including paramedics and their families, raised nearly £7,000 for the London Ambulance Charity at the iconic 55 mile London to Brighton Cycle Ride recently. The […]

London Ambulance Service Celebration of Service 1

16 Sep 2024

London Ambulance Service long serving staff honoured at special ceremony

London Ambulance Service staff with more than 3,100 years’ service between them have been honoured at a prestigious ceremony. An amazing 122 members of staff from operational and corporate roles […]

11 Sep 2024

‘Life Hikers’ raise tens of thousands for life-saving defibrillators in the capital

Walkers taking part in the London Ambulance Charity’s first ever fundraising London Life Hike on Sunday (8 September) raised almost £25,000 – enough to pay for 15 defibrillators to be […]

10 Sep 2024

London Ambulance Service unveils brand new banner for 999 Day

Staff and volunteers from London Ambulance Service came together to mark 999 Day yesterday (Monday 9 September) and unveiled a brand new banner outside the Service’s Waterloo HQ. The Service […]

6 Sep 2024

Woman who saved her stepdad calls on Londoners to put their best foot forward for life-saving care

A young woman who rescued her stepdad when he went into cardiac arrest at home is galvanising Londoners to sign up for a flagship charity walk to raise funds for more defibrillators […]

5 Sep 2024

Chief Executive pays tribute to Carol Andrews

Carol Andrews, Watch Manager – Emergency Operations Centre, Waterloo It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague Carol Andrews on Saturday 31 August 2024. Carol […]

London Ambulance Service trainee Assistant Ambulance Practitioners (AAPs)

5 Sep 2024

London Ambulance Service shortlisted for two NHS Parliamentary awards

London Ambulance Service (LAS) has been shortlisted for two prestigious NHS Parliamentary awards celebrating the achievements and dedication of NHS staff. LAS has made it through to the final stage […]

A group photo of Dad Michael, Courtney holding baby Lydia, mum Abie, Corey

3 Sep 2024

Baby Lydia meets the ambulance crews who saved her life

A mother and baby who suffered a traumatic birth have visited the London Ambulance Service crews who helped to save their lives. Parents Abie and Michael had not planned on […]

Our Mobile Response Teams in 2023 responding to calls in the carnival footprint.

23 Aug 2024

Visitors to Notting Hill Carnival encouraged to celebrate safely

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

23 Aug 2024

Grandmother cardiac arrest survivor backs new campaign to place defibrillators in deprived areas of London

A 63-year-old woman who survived two cardiac arrests and was put into a medically induced coma for several weeks to aid her recovery is backing a new campaign to get […]

22 Aug 2024

Determined paramedic who left school with no GCSEs tells pupils there are many different paths to success

An inspiring paramedic has urged GCSE students who may be left disappointed by their results to not lose heart and consider their journey to success just beginning, after overcoming many […]

21 Aug 2024

Bystander Bleed Control – a London Joint Position Statement

This is a health-led London position statement on bystander bleeding control, developed by the NHS London Major Trauma System, London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, the NHS England London Violence Reduction […]

Mary Janeway with her fellow LAS apprentices

15 Aug 2024

Students urged to consider a bright and busy future at London Ambulance Service on A Level results day

As thousands of students open their results today (Thursday), London Ambulance Service is reminding students of the wealth of career and training opportunities at the country’s busiest ambulance service. While […]

Scouts completing LAS Charity Challenge badge tasks

13 Aug 2024

London Ambulance Service first ambulance service in UK to launch Charity Challenge badge for young people

London Ambulance Service is inviting children and young people across London to learn new skills and take on challenges to earn a dedicated ‘Charity Challenge’ badge showcasing their achievements. The […]

Recent analysis by the London Ambulance Service has revealed that dozens of neighbourhoods are ‘defibrillator deserts’ – where there is little or no access to a life saving device.

12 Aug 2024

London Ambulance Service shortlisted for top HSJ awards

London Ambulance Service has once again been shortlisted for prestigious national awards recognising an outstanding contribution to healthcare. LAS has made it through to the final stage for this year’s […]

Featured image for Behind-the-scenes documentary shows hard-hitting reality of treating patients at traumatic emergencies across the capital

12 Aug 2024

Behind-the-scenes documentary shows hard-hitting reality of treating patients at traumatic emergencies across the capital

A new Channel 4 documentary focusing on the crucial life or death decisions made by paramedics and London Ambulance Service staff as they care for critically injured patients in London […]

Featured image for A man who survived a cardiac arrest and went on to save THREE more lives is backing a London Ambulance Charity campaign to end “defib deserts”

6 Aug 2024

A man who survived a cardiac arrest and went on to save THREE more lives is backing a London Ambulance Charity campaign to end “defib deserts”

A man who beat the odds to survive a cardiac arrest has gone on to save the lives of at least three other people. And by backing the new London […]

Latest News

Prime time TV series ‘Ambulance’ returns to reveal extraordinary work of the UK’s busiest ambulance service

London Ambulance Service crews honoured for “unselfish act of bravery” at awards

Chief Executive pays tribute to Sheryl Blackwell

Cyclists smash fundraising target to raise funds for ambulance colleagues

London Ambulance Service long serving staff honoured at special ceremony

‘Life Hikers’ raise tens of thousands for life-saving defibrillators in the capital

London Ambulance Service unveils brand new banner for 999 Day

Woman who saved her stepdad calls on Londoners to put their best foot forward for life-saving care

Chief Executive pays tribute to Carol Andrews

London Ambulance Service shortlisted for two NHS Parliamentary awards

Baby Lydia meets the ambulance crews who saved her life

Visitors to Notting Hill Carnival encouraged to celebrate safely

Grandmother cardiac arrest survivor backs new campaign to place defibrillators in deprived areas of London

Determined paramedic who left school with no GCSEs tells pupils there are many different paths to success

Bystander Bleed Control – a London Joint Position Statement

Students urged to consider a bright and busy future at London Ambulance Service on A Level results day

London Ambulance Service first ambulance service in UK to launch Charity Challenge badge for young people

London Ambulance Service shortlisted for top HSJ awards

Behind-the-scenes documentary shows hard-hitting reality of treating patients at traumatic emergencies across the capital

A man who survived a cardiac arrest and went on to save THREE more lives is backing a London Ambulance Charity campaign to end “defib deserts”

"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."