We all want to save more lives in London, however, we also realise there are winter pressures on the NHS.

London Ambulance Charity has a plan to counter this pressure. We are the official NHS Charity dedicated to supporting the London Ambulance Service over and above what can be accomplished through core government funding.

To build resilience, cope and relax, London Ambulance Charity supports wellbeing initiatives for the staff and volunteers of the London Ambulance Service - the busiest ambulance service in the country. This Holiday season, these staff and volunteers will be continuing to save lives, attend emergencies and provide expert health advice through 111 and 999 - when you need it most.

Help them get through these tough months with wellbeing check-ins, hot drinks, appreciation. This is delivered through our Wellbeing Cafes and Wellbeing Support Vehicles which have been created to meet staff where they are - either on the road at hospital A&Es or in cafes placed at our 999 and 111 call centres.

Your festive fundraising activities will make all the difference.

Please participate in one of our fundraising initiatives below, or do your own thing (and let us know about it):

- Enter our Holiday Prize Draw: Donate a minimum of £2 to this campaign page and consent to be contacted by leaving your name, email and phone number to win some amazing prizes such as hampers, vouchers, Thames speedboat experiences, West Ham tickets or afternoon tea. The Draw will take place on the 20th December. (Please note - if you give anonymously, we are unable to access your contact information so you will not be included in the prize draw.)

- Participate in our 'Wear it Winter' Day on Thursday, 14 December. Wear your favourite wintery jumper (or socks) and donate £2 to London Ambulance Charity by texting LASWINTER to 70490. Tweet your picture tagging #TeamLAS.*

- Make a donation instead of buying and posting Christmas cards using Don't Send me a Card

- SHOP! Sign up to easyfundraising.org.uk and earn cashback donations when you make your purchases. Please select London Ambulance Service Charitable Fund as your chosen charity.

- Take part in a Santa in the City Run December 6/7 2023 in London.

Thank you for your support!

*Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you'll be opting into hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but don't wish to hear from us, please text LASWINTERNOINFO instead. LAS staff are expected to abide by organisational dress code.