News Archive - London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

31 May 2024

Brave London Ambulance Service paramedic honoured by police

A London Ambulance Service paramedic who jumped onto Tube tracks to help restrain a violent passenger armed with a weapon has been awarded a police commendation for his bravery. Dean […]

29 May 2024

UK’s first female chief paramedic takes the helm at London Ambulance Service

Pauline Cranmer has been appointed as chief paramedic at London Ambulance Service after a distinguished career spanning 30 years in the capital, marking the first time a woman has held […]

22 May 2024

The Southern Ambulance Services Collaboration

London Ambulance Service is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration with its four fellow southern ambulance services. The Southern Ambulance Services Collaboration (SASC) involves East of England […]

21 May 2024

London Ambulance Service Chief Medical Officer receives MBE at Windsor Castle

The Chief Medical Officer of London Ambulance Service Dr Fenella Wrigley has received an MBE in recognition of her contributions to healthcare and the NHS. The prestigious honour, presented by […]

17 May 2024

Ten years of saving lives: advanced paramedics pushing boundaries to care for the capital

Advanced paramedics at London Ambulance Service are celebrating their 10th anniversary – a decade in which the specialist team has given patients life-saving treatment and care that otherwise would only […]

15 May 2024

Pioneering London Ambulance Service trial hailed as one of most important heart studies of 2023

Ground-breaking research which found the majority of people whose hearts have stopped have the same chance of surviving if taken to the nearest hospital rather than a specialist cardiac arrest […]

An ambulance on blue lights driving in dark and stormy weather.

3 May 2024

Paramedics urge Londoners to keep safe this Bank Holiday weekend as cases of breathing difficulties start to climb

As the long May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, London Ambulance Service is reminding people to use 999 only in life-threatening emergencies and to take steps to keep healthy. A combination […]

1 May 2024

82-year-old tennis player rescued in race against time at Hampton Court Palace

A seamless response by first aiders helped save an 82-year-old tennis player after he had a cardiac arrest at Hampton Court Palace. David Peregrine-Jones, from Hampton Wick, was playing a […]

30 Apr 2024

London Ambulance Service statement – significant incident in Hainault on 30.04.2024

Director of Ambulance Operations for London Ambulance Service, Darren Farmer said: “Our thoughts are with all of those impacted by this morning’s incident and their families. “Shortly before 7am, we […]

29 Apr 2024

Enter the Dragons: an afternoon of team building, pumping adrenaline and fundraising!

The London Ambulance Charity is calling on Londoners to team up for a fundraising afternoon of Dragon Boat racing to support its work improving the health of patients and the […]

23 Apr 2024

London Ambulance Service team completes iconic race to raise more than £10,000

A team of ten runners completed the historic London Marathon on Sunday and raised £10,075 for the London Ambulance Service charity. The money will help fund things like wellbeing initiatives […]

Cathy-Anne Burchett KAM receiving her medal at Windsor Castle.

22 Apr 2024

Royal recognition for long-serving member of London Ambulance Service 999 team

An inspiring and long-serving leader from London Ambulance Service’s operations team has been presented with a King’s Ambulance Service Medal in a prestigious ceremony hosted by Anne, Princess Royal. Cathy-Anne […]

19 Apr 2024

Ready, steady, go! Ambulance Service warms up for Marathon this weekend

As the clock counts down to one of the capital’s largest annual events this Sunday, staff at London Ambulance Service are urging Londoners for their support over the busy Marathon […]

Emergency Responder Chris running the London Landmarks Half Marathon in his full London Ambulance Service uniform and 13kg response bag.

8 Apr 2024

Charity runner races in full ambulance uniform and response bag

An emergency responder at London Ambulance Service ran a half marathon wearing his full uniform and heavy response bag to raise money for charity. Christopher Newman ran the London Landmarks […]

A CCTV camera on the side of an ambulance

27 Mar 2024

Use 999 and 111 wisely and stock up on medication ahead of the Easter weekend

Medics at London Ambulance Service (LAS) are appealing to Londoners to use 999 and 111 services wisely and get the medication they need before the four day weekend. Call handlers […]

Image shows Eddie and Estelle in her LAS uniform at a Defibrillator campaign launch event in a tube station.

25 Mar 2024

999 call handler tutor recalls moment she saved her dad’s life on BBC Crimewatch

A 999 call handler tutor at London Ambulance Service has recalled the moment she saved her dad’s life for the iconic BBC One series Crimewatch Live. As well as featuring […]

22 Mar 2024

Ambulance technician embarks on Arctic adventure

An intrepid medical technician at London Ambulance Service has set off on an Arctic expedition braving sub-zero temperatures, for the first in a series of endurance events to raise money […]

Image shows Shonagh and her two children Kiki and Aaliyah at the top of the O2 dome with the sun shining.

19 Mar 2024

Fearless fundraisers conquer the O2 to raise £20,000 for London Ambulance Charity.

Supporters of the London Ambulance Charity conquered the O2 dome and also smashed their fundraising target by an impressive £8,000 to raise £20,000. Braving inhospitable weather of wind and rain, […]

12 Mar 2024

“Dream come true”: 89-year-old former ambulance driver takes trip down memory lane

A great-grandfather who used to work for London Ambulance Service and was recently cared for by paramedics has visited the ambulance station where he worked as a driver in the […]

7 Mar 2024

National survey shows record improvements to working lives of staff at country’s busiest ambulance service

More than 5,000 staff responded to the survey reporting improved positivity in 90 of 97 question areas especially relating to teamwork and learning and development Staff scores improved in all […]

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Brave London Ambulance Service paramedic honoured by police

UK’s first female chief paramedic takes the helm at London Ambulance Service

The Southern Ambulance Services Collaboration

London Ambulance Service Chief Medical Officer receives MBE at Windsor Castle

Ten years of saving lives: advanced paramedics pushing boundaries to care for the capital

Pioneering London Ambulance Service trial hailed as one of most important heart studies of 2023

Paramedics urge Londoners to keep safe this Bank Holiday weekend as cases of breathing difficulties start to climb

82-year-old tennis player rescued in race against time at Hampton Court Palace

London Ambulance Service statement – significant incident in Hainault on 30.04.2024

Enter the Dragons: an afternoon of team building, pumping adrenaline and fundraising!

London Ambulance Service team completes iconic race to raise more than £10,000

Royal recognition for long-serving member of London Ambulance Service 999 team

Ready, steady, go! Ambulance Service warms up for Marathon this weekend

Charity runner races in full ambulance uniform and response bag

Use 999 and 111 wisely and stock up on medication ahead of the Easter weekend

999 call handler tutor recalls moment she saved her dad’s life on BBC Crimewatch

Ambulance technician embarks on Arctic adventure

Fearless fundraisers conquer the O2 to raise £20,000 for London Ambulance Charity.

“Dream come true”: 89-year-old former ambulance driver takes trip down memory lane

National survey shows record improvements to working lives of staff at country’s busiest ambulance service

"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."