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School pupils learn vital lifesaving skills through innovative virtual reality project
Over 1200 high school students have increased their knowledge and confidence in responding to medical emergencies as a direct result of a groundbreaking pilot programme which utilises technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and educational escape rooms.
Frontline Perth staff to feature on latest season of Paramedics on Scene
Frontline Perth staff members from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will appear on a new series of Paramedics on Scene, which airs on Tuesday.
SAS Save Girl’s Life After Choking on a Chicken Nugget on Christmas Eve
The family of a young girl will be forever grateful to the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) staff who saved their daughter’s life after she choked on a chicken nugget on Christmas Eve.
Innovative Role Benefits Island Communities
Advanced Paramedics are splitting their time between the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) and NHS Western Isles (NHSWI), in an innovative role which treats patients in a variety of settings, including at home, within care homes and palliative care settings, at hospital, and performing home visits on behalf of GPs.
Frontline Melrose staff to appear on new series of Paramedics on Scene
Frontline Melrose staff members from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will appear on a new series of Paramedics on Scene, which airs on Tuesday.
Frontline Ayr staff to appear on new series of Paramedics on Scene
Frontline Ayr staff members from the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) will appear on a new series of Paramedics on Scene, which airs on Tuesday.
Paramedics on Scene returns for sixth season
The sixth season of popular show Paramedics on Scene, the award-winning observational series documenting the work of the Scottish Ambulance Service, is back for another year on BBC Scotland.
SAS and St John Scotland partnership to benefit Troon
Life-saving kit which includes vital first aid equipment, and a portable AED has been presented to the newly re-established Troon Community First Responders (CFR) group by St John Scotland.
Brave 4 year old commended by SAS for calling 999 for mum
A BRAVE four-year-old has been awarded with a certificate of commendation from the Scottish Ambulance Service after immediately calling 999 for his mum following a medical emergency.
SAS and St John Scotland partnership to Benefit Trotternish Peninsula in Skye
Life-saving kit which includes vital first aid equipment, oxygen, and a portable AED has been presented to the Skye Community First Responders (CFR) group by St John Scotland for use by the Trotternish CFRs.
Scottish Ambulance Service Recruiting Community First Responders in North Berwick
The Scottish Ambulance Service is recruiting volunteers to join its North Berwick Community First Responder (CFR) group.
Ambulance Staff Assaulted Nearly Once a Day
A Scottish Ambulance Service staff member is verbally or physically assaulted nearly once a day, new figures from the Service have revealed.