London Ambulance Service HART

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[London Ambulance Service HART @LAS_HART]

Great image showing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) each HART operative has to carry and be competent in wearing at a moment’s notice.
*Note-IWO now SRT
#UKHART #NARU #NARUtraining #Paramedics #Ambulance #MrBen #PPE #CBRNe #Resillience #LookingafterLondon @Ldn_Ambulance

[London Ambulance Service HART @LAS_HART]

During heatwaves, we often see more 999 calls requiring a water rescue.

Don't risk your life. Follow this advice👇

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Don’t risk cold water shock this summer!
As temperatures rise in #London, the water can be dangerous and life-threatening. If in trouble, float on your back, stay calm and call 999 or signal for help. Our teams work alongside @LondonFire to help save those in or near the river

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

We are extremely busy 🚨

Yesterday, our 999 control room received over 8,000 calls, the busiest day since the Covid-19 pandemic with record number of calls from 2pm until midnight.

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[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Paramedic Ushma shares her top tips to stay safe in the sun.
With an Amber heat-health warning issued in London and temperatures set to reach 30+ degrees, please follow our tips to enjoy the weather safely.
➡️111 for urgent medical advice
➡️999 for life-threatening emergencies.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

We treated 14 patients in total. We took two people to hospital and discharged the others at the scene.

ENDS

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

#IncidentUpdate

We were called at 9.40am today (30 April) to reports of an incident at the junction of Farringdon Road and Clerkenwell Road, EC1M.

We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, incident response officers and paramedics from @LAS_HART.

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[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Death threats, racism, homophobia - the harsh reality for 999 & 111 staff.

Lykeisha, a 111 health advisor, shares:
"I was trying to help someone, and they became racially abusive. We are only doing our jobs, there should be no place for racism or abuse in today’s society."

[London Fire Brigade @LondonFire]

We were called to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a shop in #Charlton this morning.

Firefighters have carried out a sweep of the building and ventilated the affected areas. Crews have now left the scene.

https://t.co/yYGtxsIZZr

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

#IncidentUpdate: We were called at 9.32am today (16 December) to reports of a suspected carbon monoxide incident on Gallions Road, Charlton.

We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, incident response officers, advanced paramedics and @LAS_HART 🔽 1/2

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Incident update 🔽
We were called at 4.50pm today (Monday 8) to Terminal 4 at Heathrow airport. We sent ambulance crews, our cycle response unit, an incident response officer, and our hazardous area response team (HART). We treated 21 patients before taking one to hospital.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

A further update on this incident 🔽

We sent multiple resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, an incident response officer, @LAS_HART and @LDNairamb. We treated 17 people, taking 15 patients to hospital and discharging two patients at the scene.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

See the latest update from @GSTTnhs below. The site has now reopened and people should attend their appointments unless they are contacted by @GSTTnhs directly.

https://t.co/vqBJ6kCGyo

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

An update on the incident at Guy's Hospital earlier today 🔽

We sent multiple resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and @LAS_HART. We treated nine patients, taking four patients to hospital and discharging five patients at the scene.

[London Ambulance Service HART @LAS_HART]

Stay well in the sun this week, London 👇

During heatwaves, we often see more 999 calls requiring a water rescue. Remember to stay safe and always: stay within reach (standing depth); only swim in areas with professional supervision; always call 999 in an emergency @RLSSUK.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

More very hot weather and a @UKHSA heat warning in London this week. Take extra steps to stay well:

💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
⛱️ Find shade
💊 Carry your medication / inhaler
💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours

Use 111 if you need urgent medical advice.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Community events save lives 👇

Thank you to everyone who came to our #LAS60 Battersea Park Open Day. A chance to meet our teams and learn about ambulance careers, practice life-saving CPR skills, and hop on our historic ambulances 💚

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

If you are ever struggling in the water, remember #FloatToLive and follow these tips from @RNLI.

https://t.co/2GVZpJaYpp

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

A life-saving water safety campaign from @LondonPortAuth. Stay Back, Stay Out, Stay Safe. Head to their website for more information 👇

[London Ambulance Service HART @LAS_HART]

As you can see, our Paramedics aren't scared of heights... and ready to provide life-saving care in a range of hazardous environments across London.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Taking first-class care to new heights!

Our Hazardous Area Response Team recently partnered with @LondonFire for a training exercise, treating a simulated cardiac arrest patient on a construction site.

From up high or down low, our teams are ready to treat those who need us.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

On the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, we remember the 52 people who lost their lives and all those injured and affected.

Our short film reflects on how the emergency services, the NHS and Londoners came together with bravery and courage to care for those in need.

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

Today marks 20 years since the 7/7 bombings in London.

We remember the 52 people killed and our thoughts are with all those who were injured and affected. We also pay tribute to our teams and all our emergency service colleagues for their efforts that day.

[London Ambulance Service HART @LAS_HART]

Tips from #TeamLAS on how to stay well this week with very hot temperatures forecast 🔽

We often see more water-related incidents involving rescues during heatwaves. You can help us by staying safe near London's waterways #BeWaterAware

[London Ambulance Service @Ldn_Ambulance]

#HelpUsToHelpYou: Our tips for staying well in the heat this week 🔽

💧 Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
⛱️ Find shade
💊 Carry your medication / inhaler
💚 Check on elderly relatives / neighbours

Please use 111 if you need urgent medical advice but it's not life-threatening.