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New Volunteer Cardiac Responders Group established in Dumfries and Galloway

A new 10-strong Community Cardiac Responder Group has been established in Dumfries and Galloway to cover the Glenkens area.

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Innovative partnership supports GPs and enhances patient access to care across Dumfries and Galloway

An innovative partnership between the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and NHS Dumfries and Galloway is delivering benefits in parts of the region where paramedics are carrying out GP home visits.

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All P7 Students in East Dumfries and Galloway Trained in Vital First Aid Through Operation Safety Event

All primary seven children in the east of Dumfries and Galloway have been trained in vital first aid as part of the annual event, Operation Safety.

Left to right - Dr Gareth Clegg, Susan Gardner, Julie Starling, Steven Short.

Over 132,000 people learn lifesaving CPR during Restart a Heart Live event

Over 132,000 members of the public tuned in to learn lifesaving CPR during the Restart a Heart Live event on Wednesday, 1 October.

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Brave@Heart Awards

Two brave siblings who saved their mum’s life and three Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been recognised at this year’s Brave@Heart awards.

Brave@Heart 2025 - Awards Winners group

Brave@Heart Awards

Two brave siblings who saved their mum’s life and three Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been recognised at this year’s Brave@Heart awards.

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Newton Mearns residents urged to learn CPR on Restart a Heart Day

Newton Mearns residents are being encouraged to attend free, 20-minute CPR training on Restart a Heart Day – Thursday 16th October.

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Patient thanks SAS team who saved his life after major motorcycle accident

A patient who nearly died after a life-changing motorcycle crash has visited the Scottish Ambulance Service’s ScotSTAR base in Paisley to meet and thank the staff who saved his life.

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UPDATE: Press call - Restart A Heart Live – Virtual CPR Training Event

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS), and Save a Life Cymru (SALC) are calling for members of the public to learn CPR.

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Press call - Restart A Heart Live – Virtual CPR Training Event

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), Save a Life for Scotland (SALFS), and Save a Life Cymru (SALC) are calling for members of the public to learn CPR.

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SAS football match raises £2,800 for Highland Hospice

A charity football match between two Scottish Ambulance Service teams in the North has raised more than £2,800 for a local hospice.