NHS England / NHS Improvement has confirmed the appointment of Andrew Trotter OBE QPM as the Chair of the London Ambulance Service (LAS). Andrew...
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One last ride out and a heartfelt farewell for motorbike paramedic
To commemorate the life of Mark Pell – a popular Paramedic in the Motorcycle Response Unit at London Ambulance Service who sadly died in...

Volunteer emergency responders celebrated at special LAS awards
The dedication and hard work of trained volunteers who respond to emergencies alongside London Ambulance Service staff was recognised at a special event on...

A-level students walk and bake to raise funds for London Ambulance Charity
Two aspiring medics studying for their A-levels walked a marathon distance and held a bake sale to raise £795 to help support the wellbeing...

Cardiac arrest survivor meets 999 call handler who talked his partner through CPR
A man who survived a cardiac arrest thanks to the quick thinking of his partner and “crystal clear” instructions from a 999 call handler,...

Father of London Ambulance Service patient donates portable ultrasound machines
David Williamson was inspired to fundraise for London Ambulance Service (LAS) in memory of his son Kyle who passed away from Sudden Adult Death...

Calling our Aussie counterparts – LAS heading to Australia to recruit paramedics
Australian paramedics are being invited to apply now for a chance to work for one of the world’s busiest ambulance services...

A tribute to Mark Pell, Paramedic, LAS Motorcycle Response Unit
A message from our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles: “It is with immense sadness that I announce the death of our colleague, Mark Pell, who...

London Ambulance staff involved in road traffic accident
A message from our Chief Executive Daniel Elkeles: “I am sorry to announce that two of our motorcycle response unit (MRU) colleagues were involved...

Refurbished London Ambulances reach destination in Ukraine
10 reconditioned ambulances filled with medical supplies are now in use on the streets of Ukraine after LAS volunteers delivered them to Ukraine. The post...

Spotlight on AACE’s Anti-Racism promises: April
The Staff Network Groups at LAS exist to provide a forum for colleagues who share a protected characteristic and their allies to come together...

London Ambulance Service consultant midwife receives MBE at Windsor Castle
LAS consultant midwife Amanda Mansfield was presented with an MBE, for Services to Midwifery, by Prince Charles at Windsor Castle this week...