Press Call: SAS boosts mental health services after successful pilot
When: Monday 11 December, 13.45
Where: Inverness Cathedral, 15 Ardross Street, Inverness IV3 5NS
The Scottish Ambulance Service is holding a press call in Inverness where Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport will hear how the use of a dedicated vehicle to respond to mental health emergencies is being expanded in Inverness following a successful pilot. Maree will have the opportunity to view the vehicle and speak to a range of SAS staff about the initiative.
Invited media will have a chance to interview:
- Maree Todd, Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport
- Michael Dickson OBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service
- Trevor Bechtel, Mental Health Paramedic Team Leader, Scottish Ambulance Service
Grateful if you can RSVP by 3pm today.