London Ambulance Service

With the country recovering from relentless heat, London Ambulance Service has invested in four new underwater drones to boost its water incident response capability.

In East London there is a new facility that’s shaking up the way that ambulances are managed with an eye to the expansion of the electric fleet and the need to be efficient in all aspects; it’s a model that’s already gathering a lot of interest.

With a red heat health alert issued by the UK Health Security Agency, London Ambulance Service has put more than 400 extra ambulance crews on the road this week as temperatures hit 35 degrees.

London Ambulance Service has urged the public to only call 999 in life-threatening emergencies after recording its busiest day since the Covid-19 pandemic during the recent spell of hot weather.

London Ambulance Service has appointed Craig Harman as its new Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, including operational delivery across London.

Emergency services have delivered coordinated overnight response to a fire involving ambulances in Golders Green, with fire, police and ambulance teams working together to contain the incident, protect residents and maintain operational capacity. 

London Ambulance Service has launched a specialist mental health crisis team as callouts nearly double, providing tailored care for patients with complex needs.

London Ambulance Service (LAS) reached sick and injured patients more quickly in December than during any Christmas period since 2020, according to new figures published this week.

London Ambulance Service says more than half of its frontline staff have been attacked while on duty with 44% experiencing sexual harassment by patients or by members of the public which is why its campaign focuses on respect.

London Ambulance Service (LAS) and medical event provider Enhanced Care Services (ECS) have been recognised for what judges called an “industry first” collaboration at The Championships, Wimbledon.