London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Out in London this festive season? Our Chief Paramedic Pauline shares tips for how you can enjoy yourselves safely 🔽 Most of the 600 alcohol-related incidents we are seeing every week are entirely avoidable. If you're drinking please do so sensibly and plan your journey home 💚 Full story: https://lnkd.in/ehtHsFv2 #OfficeParty #ChristmasParty #FestiveSeason

This body worn camera footage shows the shocking moment a patient spits in the face of a paramedic who is trying to treat him. It also shows a separate clip of another patient assaulting an ambulance crew inside a hospital. Abuse of any kind is #NotPartOfTheJob ❌ The footage was handed over to Metropolitan Police and led to both patients being prosecuted. Paramedic James said: “It is frightening when a patient attacks you. Spitting is the lowest, most disgusting and most disrespectful thing you can do” Body worn cameras are available for ambulance crews to wear and ambulances are fitted with crew safety systems which include CCTV and an electronic tracking system. All ambulance crews have portable radios to call for urgent help. The Service has a dedicated Violence Reduction Unit which encourages colleagues to report all incidents of abuse to the police while also supporting them through the investigation and court process. Full story: https://buff.ly/3P1rvrV #Ambulance #WorkWithoutFear

Defibs save lives 💚 Thanks to quick action from John’s #UnitedAirlines colleagues and #TeamLAS he survived a #CardiacArrest last year. After an emotional reunion with Cycle Paramedic Rob, John is calling for others to support our #LondonHeartStarters campaign. John said: “I am deeply grateful for the quick thinking and life-saving actions of my colleagues at United Airlines, as well as the speedy response from both Heathrow’s Airport Fire Service and London Ambulance Service. “This cardiac arrest changed me and I have a renewed love for life.” Read the full story and to learn more about our campaign to fund more defibrillators in the areas of London that need them most: https://buff.ly/3DgnHR0 #Heathrow #LondonLifesavers

We've been exceptionally over the past 24 hours, with lots of people waiting for an ambulance. We received nearly 7,000 calls in our 999 control room, comparable to a #NewYearsEve. This is partly caused by a huge spike in calls linked to flu, breathing problems, and alcohol consumption. During our busiest periods this winter, extra measures being taken to make sure we can care for as many patients as possible. These steps include giving expert care over the phone, ensuring crews spend the right amount of time with patients on scene, all hospitals aiming to take over patient care within 30 mins of us arriving, and making best use of all other health and social care services. Londoners can help us by saving 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

This week we welcomed The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP and Amanda Pritchard to the London Ambulance HQ. As the NHS enters a very busy #winter period, we shared our plans for treating more patients over the phone, and how we're working closely with London partners to deliver the best care possible. #TeamLAS has one of the highest rates of ‘hear and treat’ in the country with almost 23% of 999 calls currently being dealt with by a clinician over the phone without delaying an ambulance response. Full story: https://buff.ly/3ZNpQfM #Ambulance #NHS #WinterPlan #Healthcare

Mental Health Joint Response crews like Bella, Aidan and David provide specialist care for patients in #MentalHealth crisis 💚 As well as doing shifts on fast-response cars, they also work in our Emergency Operations Centre undertaking telephone assessments on patients experiencing a #MentalHealth crisis, and providing over the phone support to ambulance crews across the city with regards to mental health queries. We've got a fantastic opportunity to join the team this month as a Mental Health Specialist Practitioner: https://lnkd.in/ecKXYNd8 #NHSJobs #LondonJobs #HealthCareers

New additions to our #TeamInGreen responding to emergencies in London 🚑 These Newly Qualified Paramedics are coming to an ambulance station near you. Wish them luck in the next chapter of their #TeamLAS careers! #NHSCareers #AmbulanceCareers #Paramedics

“It’s what I’m best at: caring for people. Looking after my sick brother helps me to empathise with our callers – I always want to do my best for them." #TeamLAS call handler Sumaiya’s older brother is seriously ill with Crohn’s disease, a condition that has left him bed-bound and in constant pain. “It has been really difficult watching my brother suffer. This disease is eating away at him. He has so many physical wounds we have to take care of.” Sadly Sumaiya has had to call 999 several times to get her older brother help. She is his main carer, taking him to his many medical appointments. Her passion for helping people led her to a career as a call handler. She's used her appearance in the latest series of #Ambulance to help raise awareness of #Crohns and the support available for those who live with it. Head to the NHS website to learn more 💚 #CCAwarenessWeek #Ambulance

Whether they're caring for patients, responding to #GoodSamApp or supporting our charity, volunteers make a BIG difference for #TeamLAS We can't thank you enough for everything you do 💚 #NationalVolunteersDay

The ultimate Christmas gift 🎁 Patrick's heart stopped beating while playing with his son in front of their #Christmas tree. This year he celebrated by thanking the #TeamLAS crews who helped to save his life at an emotional reunion. After hearing her son ask “Daddy, why are you lying down like that?”, Patrick's wife Tash immediately called 999 and was guided through CPR before crews arrived to restart his heart and convey him to St George's #Hospital for further care. Full story https://buff.ly/3CXzDH9 #NHS #PatientCare #SavingLives