#TeamLAS are here for you this weekend if you really need us 💚 Use 111 Online if you need urgent medical help. If it’s a life-threatening emergency – such as a heart attack, stroke, unconsciousness, chest pain, severe loss of blood or choking – don’t hesitate to call 999.

We may have missed #InternationalDogDay but we couldn’t resist sharing this pic of Maddie the Labrador 🥹 She’s one of several dogs involved in our Peer Pet Therapy sessions that give #TeamLAS staff and @nhsenglandldn hospital colleagues a chance to boost their well-being 💚

One week to go! ⬇️ Join hundreds on Sunday 8 September walking through central London to raise money for life-saving defibrillators and CPR training. Step by step, you’ll be helping us to save London hearts 💚 buff.ly/461Vdoj

#DidYouKnow we have a Public Education team? They visit hundreds of schools, community groups and organisations every year, talking to thousands of people about how the ambulance service works and what to do in an emergency. Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/4dHASb9

After a busy weekend, we often continue to see a high volume of 999 calls on Monday. You can help us by using 999 wisely and considering alternative services like 111 online when it’s not a life-threatening emergency ⬇️

‘My job is awesome. I ride a bike for a living. I get to help people.’ We love this portrait of @las_cycleresponse Paramedic Carol 🤩 Beyond saving lives at work, she represented #TeamGB at the 2023 Glasgow Cycling World Championships as an amateur rider. 📸 by Becky Mursell

Reminder 🔽 Join our Annual Public Meeting on Thursday to learn about all the work we do, as London's emergency and urgent care responders, to provide the best care possible for our patients.

Do you #KnowYourNumbers? High blood pressure leaves no clues but it can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes. Follow NHS tips on how you can stay healthy and get your free blood pressure check in a local pharmacy ✅ nhs.uk/conditions/hig…

#TeamLAS night shift crews and control room teams are about to take over for the next 12 hours. We’ll be working alongside #EmergencyServices partners to respond to emergencies across London. Help us get to those who need us most by saving 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Whether cycling, walking or driving, please take extra care if travelling in heavy rain. Follow Met Office tips for travelling safely in adverse weather conditions ➡️ buff.ly/47mvkjN #WeatherAware ☔️

Would you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Know what to do in these emergencies and help spread the word.

We'll often answer +11,000 emergency calls in London over the course of a weekend. #TeamLAS control room staff and frontline crews work together to provide the best care possible to those who need us. Help us save lives by keeping 999 for life-threatening emergencies 🙏

#InCaseYouMissedIt 👇🤩

When Olivia's stepdad suffered a #CardiacArrest she didn't panic. She called 999 and, with the help of our call handler, performed life-saving CPR which she had first learnt at @Scouts Stories like this remind us why our #LondonLifeHike is so important. CPR training saves lives!