More than 12,000 Londoners will suffer a cardiac arrest in 2025, according to forecast figures from London Ambulance Service, as it called on the...
Category: London Ambulance Service
‘Look after yourself, take care and use 999 wisely’ – LAS appeals to Londoners as festive celebrations ramp up
Londoners are being urged to celebrate safely, look after themselves and only use 999 in serious medical emergencies as the country’s busiest ambulance service...
Video captures moment a patient spits in the face of a LAS paramedic
Body worn camera footage shows the shocking moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic who is trying to treat him. The...
“Riveting and insightful” – film star’s verdict after joining LAS crew for night shift
Saltburn star Rosamund Pike has described her night shift with two London Ambulance Service paramedics as “riveting and insightful.” The acclaimed actor joined the...
Tow truck cardiac arrest survivor thanks LAS heroes who saved his life
An airport worker who collapsed when his heart stopped beating has met the teams who saved his life at an emotional reunion. United Airlines...
London Ambulance Service welcomes health secretary and NHSE chief to outline preparations for challenging winter ahead
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting and NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard visited the London Ambulance Service at...
International Volunteer Day: BBC Ambulance star reveals how volunteering changed her life
One of the stars of the BBC One Series Ambulance has spoken about how volunteering changed her life and led her to pursue her...
Father-of-two thanks medics and prepares for third Christmas since he ‘cheated death’
A father whose heart stopped while playing with his son in front of their Christmas tree has thanked the paramedics who gave him the...
LAS paramedic recalls terrifying London Bridge attack in BBC Ambulance and how it changed his career
One of the first paramedics on scene of the London Bridge terror attack in 2017 has recounted how the experience forever changed his life...
Brave child who rang 999 when her baby brother was burned reunited with call handler who sent help
A brave eight-year-old who spoke to 999 when her baby brother was badly burnt by hot liquid has been praised by the call handler...
London Ambulance Service bolsters emergency care in preparation for winter
“Look after yourselves, family, friends and neighbours”, says capital’s chief paramedic The London Ambulance Service (LAS) is bolstering its emergency care operations ahead of...
Under pressure: final episode of BBC Ambulance reveals the stress on NHS when 999 calls rise
The humanity, heartache and humour of working for the UK’s busiest ambulance service is captured in the final episode of this series of the...
