Only one month to go 🔽
Help us save London hearts! The London Ambulance Charity is on a mission to raise funds for life-saving defibrillators in London.
Join this charity walk on Sunday 8 September to make a big difference:
#LondonLifeHike
From our
#ControlRoom
to the operating theatre, London's major trauma network connects
#TeamLAS
,
@LDNairamb
and
#LDN
hospitals.
✅ It acts as a safety net for 9 million Londoners
✅ Treats 12,000 annually
✅ Improves survival for major trauma patients by 50%
#C4Emergency
Who's watching
#C4Emergency
with us tonight?
📺 9pm,
@Channel4
You'll see our Advanced Paramedic Rich rush to treat seriously injured Jeymi after her taxi smashes into a lamppost.
With a serious fracture, she is taken to St Mary’s
@ImperialNHS
as a priority patient 🚨
We are delighted to be shortlisted for top
@HSJ_Awards
2024!
#TeamLAS
is in the final stages for two categories - Trust of Year and the Staff Wellbeing award and is a partner in a project shortlisted in a third category.
Read more on our website ✅
#HSJAwards
Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration during periods of hot weather.
Visit the NHS website for symptoms to look out for and what to do next.
➡️
Another exceptionally hot day forecast in London ☀️
Please help us save 999 for life-threatening emergencies. Remember
#TeamLAS
Paramedic Michael's tips for looking after yourself, and others, in the heat 🔽
We have more than 3,000 paramedics working for us, from over 40 countries around the world 🌍
Newly Qualified Paramedic Caleb loves caring for Londoners and is the African Lead for our International Staff Network.
#TeamLAS
is a truly global workforce 💚
We often see a spike in 999 calls on hot days like today. Follow these tips for staying well ⬇️
🌞 Avoid the sun between 11-3pm if you can
🏖️ find shade and use sun cream
💊 carry your medication
💙 stay hydrated
✅ use if it's not an emergency
The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe.
A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.
#HelpUsToHelpYou
#London
#C4Emergency
is back! 👋
Airing over four consecutive nights from Monday, this
@Channel4
documentary tells the gripping stories of
@ldn_ambulance
crews and
@NHSEnglandLDN
medics as they attend the most traumatic emergencies across the capital 🔽
Ever heard of our Non-Emergency Transport Service team? 👋
NETS staff like Sally and Brendan are trained in basic life-support and help to keep emergency ambulances free for life-threatening emergencies.
Search 'LAS Careers' to learn more about this entry-level role @
#TeamLAS
All set for the weekend ✅
Many of our crews are starting their night shifts where they'll be working alongside
@LDNairamb
,
@metpoliceuk
,
@LondonFire
and other partners to keep you safe.
Please use our 999 services wisely 🙏
Sadly, some staff are reporting an increase in racial abuse and hostility from a small minority of our patients. We're taking action to help make sure they are safe in the line of duty 🔽
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