London Ambulance Service (LAS) is today (Thursday) reminding students of the wealth of career and training opportunities at the country’s busiest ambulance service, as...
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London Ambulances Service reaches serious emergencies faster than last year
London Ambulance Service reached patients in need of urgent treatment more than eight minutes faster last month compared to July last year. Known as...
999 or 111: which should you use?
When you need emergency assistance in the UK, there are two short phone numbers you can call – these are 999 and 111.
The post...
UK’s first female Chief Paramedic receives new honour recognising distinguished career spanning more than 30 years
London Ambulance Service’s Chief Paramedic Pauline Cranmer (QAM) has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of West London (UWL) in recognition of...
“Mummy, I’m a Lifesaver”: paramedics teach life-saving skills to children at London Zoo
Paramedics from London Ambulance Service taught children and families at London Zoo what to do if someone’s heart stops beating. At a pop-up event...
London Ambulance Service paramedic recognised with prestigious award for pioneering educational programmes
A paramedic from London Ambulance Service has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to the profession. Dr Vince Clarke has received a fellowship award...
The Scottish Ambulance Service urges public to become lifesavers at Restart a Heart Live
The Scottish Ambulance Service is urging the public to become lifesavers by signing up for a free 20-minute event on Wednesday 1 October.
Welsh Ambulance Service demonstrates commitment to environmental management standard
The Welsh Ambulance Service has successfully retained its ISO 14001 accreditation for another year. The accreditation reinforces the Trust’s ongoing commitment to reducing environmental...
SCAS secures £280k funding for electric vehicle chargepoints
Funding received from the Department of Transport and Department of Health and Social Care to support the electrification of the NHS fleet is expected...
Yorkshire Ambulance Service rises up the Top Apprenticeship Employers’ rankings
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust (YAS) has retained and improved its Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer status in the 2025 rankings, which celebrates England’s outstanding apprenticeship...
YAS staff celebrate over 5,560 combined years at ambulance long service awards
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust was proud to celebrate the achievements and dedication of its staff at the recent annual Long Service Awards ceremony.
Ambulance care assistant Gina reunited with patient after life-saving off-duty CPR
An Ambulance care assistant from our Patient Transport Service (PTS) recently performed life-saving CPR to a passer-by in need while off-duty. Gina was out...
