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28 Dec 2019
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
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During heatwaves, we often see more 999 calls requiring a water rescue.
Don't risk your life. Follow this advice👇
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
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
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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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.
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RT @Ldn_Ambulance: We treated 14 patients in total. We took two people to hospital and discharged the others at the scene.
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RT @Ldn_Ambulance: #IncidentUpdate
We were called at 9.40am today (30 April) to reports of an incident at the junction of Farringdon Road…
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
23 Dec 2025
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."
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
16 Dec 2025
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.
london-fire.gov.uk/incidents…
16 Dec 2025
#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
ALT Image of an ambulance on blue lights, with a caption reading: 'Incident Update'.
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RT @Ldn_Ambulance: #IncidentUpdate: We were called at 9.32am today (16 December) to reports of a suspected carbon monoxide incident on Gall…
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
8 Sep 2025
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.
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
4 Sep 2025
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.
4 Sep 2025
Incident Update 🔽
We were called at 8:20am this morning (4 September) to reports of an incident involving a bus on Victoria Street, SW1E. We currently have resources on the scene. The incident is ongoing and we are working with our emergency services partners. More to follow.
ALT Image of ambulances driving on blue lights. The caption reads 'Incident Update'.
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
14 Aug 2025
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.
x.com/GSTTnhs/status/1955968…
14 Aug 2025
The London Fire Brigade attended a chemical incident in a non-patient area of Guy’s Hospital today. One staff member was injured and several people, who came to the aid of the person, were treated for the inhalation of chlorine gas.
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
14 Aug 2025
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.
14 Aug 2025
The incident at Guys Hospital is now under control.
The incident is believed to have been caused by the mixing of chemicals inside a plant room which produced a chlorine gas.
More information - london-fire.gov.uk/incidents…
ALT Two firefighters in front of a Command Unit
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11 Aug 2025
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.
11 Aug 2025
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.
ALT A photo of an ambulance near St Pauls Cathedral. The caption reads: 'Heatwave warning from #TeamLAS'
ALT Title of graphic reads: Amber heat warning issued as temperatures soar in London. Main body of text reads: '#HelpUsToHelpYou by taking extra care in the hot weather. Stay hydrated, Wear sunscreen, Find shade, Carry your medication / inhaler, Check on elderly relatives / neighbours, Use 111 if you need urgent medical advice but it's not life-threatening.'
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
7 Aug 2025
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 💚
ALT Two people trying on specialist ambulance kit.
ALT A London Ambulance Service CPR trainer at the event.
ALT A historic London ambulance.
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
25 Jul 2025
If you are ever struggling in the water, remember #FloatToLive and follow these tips from @RNLI.
x.com/RNLI/status/1947582485…
Everyone should know how to #FloatToLive. Thank you to our friends at @BDA_Deaf for supporting us 💙
Save and share our steps in the thread below 👇
Remember it. Practise it. Share it.
#RNLI #WaterSafety #BeachSafety #RespectTheWater
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
25 Jul 2025
A life-saving water safety campaign from @LondonPortAuth. Stay Back, Stay Out, Stay Safe. Head to their website for more information 👇
25 Jul 2025
This #WorldDrowningPreventionDay, don’t forget to ‘Stay Back, Stay Out, Stay Safe’ and Don’t Mess With The River Thames.
Learn more ➡️ hubs.la/Q03yJ6nq0
#RiverThames #SaferThames #PortOfLondon #Kent #Essex #London #ThamesEstuary #WaterSafety #DrowningPrevention
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14 Jul 2025
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.
14 Jul 2025
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.
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
7 Jul 2025
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.
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London Ambulance Service HART retweeted
7 Jul 2025
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.
ALT A darkened photo of the Hyde Park 7/7 memorial, with text from the graphic reading: '07.07.2005. London Ambulance Service remembers the 52 killed and all those injured and affected by the 7/7 bombings.
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17 Jun 2025
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
16 Jun 2025
#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.
ALT A fast-response car parked on a residential street during a heatwave.
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