@LAS_CycleTeam

London Ambulance Service’s Cycle Response Unit! Paramedics cycling to emergencies in the capital for over 20 years!Zero emissions, promoting a healthier London!

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londonambulance.nhs.uk
Joined August 2014
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London Ambulance Service’s team of Paramedics cycling to emergencies across London, in The West End, The City, Victoria, Islington, Kingston and Heathrow Airport. Highly skilled at getting to areas quickly where others struggle. Promoting a healthier, greener London 🚲.
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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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⁦@Ldn_Ambulance⁩ #Paramedic Mark receives his 20 Year Service Award at Terminal 5 ⁦@HeathrowAirport⁩ (it wasn’t even open when Mark started his LAS career!) Mark joined CRU in 2015 and also worked in⁩ #Kingston and #Waterloo. Thank you for your dedication Mark!
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#Wimbledon2025 2025 is the first year of having LAS #CycleParamedics at #Wimbledon Today is expected to be extremely hot at #TheChampionships. Anyone attending, remember to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and bring an umbrella along with you for shade. #londonheatwave
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Top tips from our @LAS_CycleTeam 👇 They often respond to patients who need emergency care in very busy / pedestrianised areas of central London, providing life-saving treatment while an ambulance is on the way. Learn more on our website.
LAS Cycle Team@LAS_CycleTeam18 Jun 2025
It’s hot, London! Today with temperatures reaching 27 degrees, ensure you stay hydrated, use sunscreen and stay in the shade to keep yourself feeling well and enjoying the sun safely 😎 @Ldn_Ambulance #London #HotWeather #StaySafe #Paramedic #Ambulance
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It’s hot, London! Today with temperatures reaching 27 degrees, ensure you stay hydrated, use sunscreen and stay in the shade to keep yourself feeling well and enjoying the sun safely 😎 @Ldn_Ambulance #London #HotWeather #StaySafe #Paramedic #Ambulance
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Hello everyone! To see some great photos of our Team and what we’ve been doing recently, head over to our Instagram account! instagram.com/las_cyclerespo…
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Happy Saturday! It’s been a lovely day for cycling 🚲☀️ As the sun sets on Saturday evening 🌅 remember to use 999 wisely Remember NHS 111 are available for any non-emergency issues or urgent advice. Have a great weekend & thanks to all #TeamLAS colleagues working💚
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Happy Christmas everyone! If you see us out and about today, come say hello. Won't be this guy, he's had a busy night! @Ldn_Ambulance @HeathrowAirport #emergencyservices #Christmas #cycling #santa
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Defibs save lives 💚 Thanks to quick action from John's @United Airlines 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 (link in bio)
John, United Airlines staff and LAS clinicians in front of an aircraft.

ALT John, United Airlines staff and LAS clinicians in front of an aircraft.

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Graham was the first ever #CardiacArrest patient to be treated by @LAS_CycleTeam at @HeathrowAirport 20 years ago. "My kids would be without a dad and my grandkids would be without a grandad if it wasn’t for the help of the paramedics. They saved my family from grieving" – at Hillingdon, London
A picture of Graham at an event earlier this year in Heathrow Airport.

ALT A picture of Graham at an event earlier this year in Heathrow Airport.

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Across London, our Cycle Response Unit has cared for over 100,000 patients and cycled nearly half a million miles. This year we're celebrating 20 years of the @LAS_CycleTeam saving lives at @HeathrowAirport 👏 Read more about our partnership: buff.ly/4hM2bmL – at Hillingdon, London
A Cycle Response Unit bike near the entrance to Heathrow Terminal 3.

ALT A Cycle Response Unit bike near the entrance to Heathrow Terminal 3.

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Welcome Chloe! Our newest member of the team, she'll be riding around the West end responding to emergency calls! @Ldn_Ambulance #teamlas #london #cycling #emergencyservice #paramedic
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💬 "In our eyes we are not heroes. We're just like you" Some of our #TeamLAS staff feature in this @DHSCgovuk #999Day tribute 🔽💚
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Friends. Colleagues. Parents. Siblings. Heroes. On @999day, we say thank you to the incredible first responders who work and volunteer across the NHS. #999day #EmergencyServicesDay
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Welcome to our new recruits going to @HeathrowAirport . Last day of their Public Safety Cycling course tomorrow, good luck! Always a picture outside Buckingham palace, evening if it's raining! @Ldn_Ambulance #buckinghampalace #london #cycling #rain #emergencyservices
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It’s #CycletoWorkDay2024 🚲 Phil, from Islington, shows us his daily transition from commuter cyclist to #CycleParamedic. Phil says he averages 600 miles a month from the cycling he does on his commute, combined with cycling throughout his shift!
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#NewData ➡️ our analysis reveals 150 neighbourhoods in London with the greatest need for life-saving defibrillators. Households in deprived areas are more likely to be in one of these neighbourhoods. Read more + support our #LondonHeartStarters campaign buff.ly/3WEmcST
Graphic reads: 'Help us place defibs in the heart of every community. URL = londonambulancecharity.org.uk/heartstarters'. There is an image of a defibrillator in the background with the 'London Heart Starters logo also visible.

ALT Graphic reads: 'Help us place defibs in the heart of every community. URL = londonambulancecharity.org.uk/heartstarters'. There is an image of a defibrillator in the background with the 'London Heart Starters logo also visible.

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Some appreciation for Marek when he returned to his bike after attending a call! @Ldn_Ambulance #cycling #Sustainability #rose #emergencyservice #london #cycleresponse
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It's Ushma's (middle) last day on the cycle unit today, back to the ambulances in Camden. She made cookies for the lucky team working today! Thanks and good luck! @Ldn_Ambulance #teamlas #londonambulance #emergencyservice #cycyling #cookies
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From brilliant marathon runners raising money for charity to coordination and teamwork across London’s #EmergencyServices 👏 Always a pleasure to be a part of the #LondonMarathon alongside @SJALondonRegion @metpoliceuk @CityPolice and many other partners 💚 #TeamLAS – at London, England
Image shows the Cycle Response Unit on Tower Bridge ahead of the London Marathon.

ALT Image shows the Cycle Response Unit on Tower Bridge ahead of the London Marathon.

London Ambulance staff with CEO Daniel Elkeles at a marathon treatment centre.

ALT London Ambulance staff with CEO Daniel Elkeles at a marathon treatment centre.

A group photo of St John Ambulance volunteers at the marathon.

ALT A group photo of St John Ambulance volunteers at the marathon.

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We're all set for the #LondonMarathon! With huge crowds expected in London this weekend, we'll have more staff in the event area and in control rooms, working alongside #EmergencyServices partners. Save 999 for life-threatening emergencies 🙏 Read more: buff.ly/3Jngs9E
Image shows London Ambulance staff with policing staff, standing on London Bridge before the 2023 London Marathon starts.

ALT Image shows London Ambulance staff with policing staff, standing on London Bridge before the 2023 London Marathon starts.

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