London Ambulance Service (LAS)
Councils are discussing data sharing with the London Ambulance Service, defibrillator mapping, and ambulance handover targets.
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is using the NHS Federated Data Platform, incorporating Palantir software, to share data with the London Ambulance Service for learning purposes. The Healthier Communities Select Committee heard in September 2026 that this national NHS program integrates health data to enhance operational efficiency and patient care.
Councils are addressing defibrillator availability. In December 2025, Lewisham Council reported it could not map its 18 public access defibrillators due to data format issues, despite their registration with the London Ambulance Service via the Circuit Network. Haringey is also working with LAS to identify 'defibrillator deserts' and increase public access to devices, as discussed in November 2025.
Islington Council is preparing for winter health pressures, aiming for zero ambulance handovers exceeding 45 minutes, as discussed by its Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee in November 2025. The London Ambulance Service is the statutory provider of emergency ambulance services for London, responding to 999 calls and providing medical advice.
Key facts
- Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust shares data with the London Ambulance Service for learning via the NHS Federated Data Platform. Source
- Lewisham Council cannot map its 18 public access defibrillators due to data format issues, a committee heard in December 2025. Source
- Islington Council aims for zero ambulance handovers exceeding 45 minutes, as discussed in November 2025. Source
- The London Ambulance Service is working with Haringey to identify 'defibrillator deserts'. Source
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